Split Keyboards Timeline

Timeline with pictures of my split keyboard journey

Published about 2 years ago · Last edited about 2 years ago · 2 min read

I've spent a considerable amount of time looking out for my perfect split keyboard.

It took me a bit more of a year exploring and trying different builds (which was a lot of fun learning about soldering and how keyboards are built, and I hope I can keep building some keebs as I wish) but eventually I've settled into a specific setup.

This article renders a timeline of my split keyboard usage and discovery.

December 2020

My first split keyboard. You can order and find more info at zsa.io


ZSA Moonlander MK1
ZSA Moonlander MK1

March 2021

My first DIY split keyboard. I've made a lot of mistakes while soldering this first board, but I've learned a lot about this model in specific. More info at gh/foostan/crkbd


Corne with Moonlander keycaps
Corne with Moonlander keycaps

Corne with Drop MT3 Susuwatari keycaps
Corne with Drop MT3 Susuwatari keycaps

June 2021

Ordered 5 Corne v3 PCBs from JLCPCB and built two of them properly. Got a 3D printed case with tenting and light effects on the bottom.


Two Corne v3 with Drop MT3 White on Black and Susuwatari keycaps
Two Corne v3 with Drop MT3 White on Black and Susuwatari keycaps

September 2021

Built a Boardsource Corne lowprofile. Used nice!nano to make it a BLE keyboard.


Corne BLE low profile using MBK blank keycaps
Corne BLE low profile using MBK blank keycaps

February 2022

Ordered some Gravity Keycaps directly from dailycraft.jp


Corne BLE low profile using Gravity Keycaps
Corne BLE low profile using Gravity Keycaps

March 2022

Got a Corne-ish Zen through a reddit sale. The smallest keyboard I've ever had. This is my current daily driver when working from home or travelling.


Corne-ish with Gravity Keycaps
Corne-ish with Gravity Keycaps

April 2022

Built a Kyria. Was really curious about the tenting possibilities, more aggressive staggering and having rotary encoders. I only use this build at the office.


Kyria Low Profile with MBK Blanks
Kyria Low Profile with MBK Blanks

Kyria at Netflix table
Kyria at Netflix table