The 3w6 is a low profile, split ortholinear keyboard with 36 keys.
I needed a keyboard for work and wasn't really satisfied with the available alternatives (namely Corne, Kyria and Ferris), mostly because they were rather large and didn't had the spacing I would like.
It's designed to be a no frills, cheap and small keyboard to be taken everywhere.
So no hotswap, no multiple switchtypes, no encoders, no LEDs.
BUT with onboard controllers (so no extra ProMicros, Elite-C), production files including SMT assembly files, and sturdy through hole mounted USB-C connectors.
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You may also compare the layout with other layouts of other layouts at https://jhelvy.shinyapps.io/splitkbcompare/ .
Or you can print this file to test if you like the layout. Or mount it to some cardboard and test it with your favourite switches.
If you want to build one yourself, grab the Gerber files here and give it a go.
And if 3d printing is your thing, files for plate and midlayer can be found here (made by the great bomtarnes, thanks a lot!)
you may find instructions here:
This keyboard uses QMK firmware. You can find everything you need to build a firmware for this board in the QMK Repository.
Here are some instructions on how to set up your QMK environment and a few notes specifically for the 3w6.
Everything in this repository is free to use however you might see fit. If you want to support me and my projects, please consider linking back to this repository if you build/change/use anything.
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