Krtkus

An extended 5x12 keyboard with 2 extra keys. The design is intended for ortho layouts with a shifted number row, allowing for the placement of the delete and tilde keys above their usual spots. PCBs are designed in Kicad, case in Blender.

• Low profile
  • Kailh Choc V1
  • Gateron KS-27/KS-33
• QMK/VIA compatible
• Tray mount
• 3D printed case with a 7 degree tilt

To connect the keyboard to usevia.app, the design file has to be manually uploaded in the design tab.

Room for improvement

• Spacebar stabilizer
• Hide MCU on the bottom side and use standard USB port orientation
• Switch plate

Parts

• One of the PCBs:
  • Choc V1
  • KS-33
• Case:
  • STL file
• Arduino Pro Micro
• 61 SMD diodes
• 61 switches
• 61 keycaps
• 5 M2 x 6mm screws

Optional:

• 90 degree Micro-USB cable
• Rubber feet

Kicad

Libraries

• Scotto Kicad
• MX V2
• Gateron 3D models

Switch grid

QMK

• Compiler: https://msys.qmk.fm
• Toolbox: https://qmk.fm/toolbox

On Windows, create a "krtkus" folder in qmk_firmware/keyboards and copy the contents of the qmk folder inside of it. Then in MSYS compile the firmware using the commands below.

Setup:

qmk setup

Compile:

qmk compile -kb krtkus -km default

Showcase

Krtkus vs. Keychron K3 Pro