boost58_kb

This layout was given this name because its shape looks similar to the boost arrows in racetrack video games.

Introduction

I designed this board because I couldn't find any options that fit my requirements for a custom key board, which were:

1. completely reversible circuit board (for a split keyboard)
2. two-way UART communication between the two halves
3. compatible with Kailh Choch v2 switches (with v1 backward compatability)
4. hotswap switch sockets
5. staggered column layout (including a stagger for the outer-pinky column, and inner-index column)
6. 4 finger rows, plus only one thumb row
7. per-key and underglow RGB lights
8. anti-ghosting diodes
9. promicro-style MCU
10. at least 1 rotary encoder per-side
11. reset button
12. power switch (optional)

I designed this with the intention of making it my dream keyboard, but also available and accessible to others. I am open to suggestions and PR's.

Build Progress

v0.1

Original Top Layout

Thanks

Thanks to ergogen for the base software to be able to create this, and ceoloide for the footprints and examples.

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