Corne Chocolate Low-profile Hotswap Split Ergo 40% Kit

Corne Chocolate Low-profile Hotswap Split Ergo 40% Keyboard Kit

Designed by Kosuke Adachi (a.k.a. foostan). The designer receives a portion of the proceeds from every sale.

This kit was modified by 42. Keebs to include a power switch and battery connector for native  wireless operation.

Build your very own custom split keyboard from scratch!

• Split 12×3 + 6 (40%-ish) ortho/ergo layout with an OLKB MX spacing (19.00×19.00 mm)
• Supports Kailh Choc V1 switches only
• Uses Kailh Choc hotswap sockets
• Supports in-switch RGB LEDs and RGB underglow
• Optional OLED screens
• Includes a power switch and battery pads on the PCB
  
• Fairly easy to build – based on Pro Micro controllers, but uses SMD diodes
• Tinned lead-free finish, black solder mask

Build guide in the GitHub repository

Kit includes:

• 2x main PCB
• 2x 2 mm acrylic switch plate (clear or smoky grey)
• 2x 2 mm acrylic bottom plate (clear or smoky grey)
• 44x SMD diodes (42 + 2 spare)
• 42x Kailh Choc V1 hotswap socket
• 2x TRRS socket
• 2x SMD power switch
• 2x Reset switch
• Brass standoffs and screws
• Acrylic covers

Available optional add-ons:

• 2x controllers (nice!nano, Frood etc.)
• OLED screens
• Kailh Choc switches
• TRRS cable

Other parts required to finish build:

• 2x Pro Micro or compatible controllers (Elite-C etc.)
• 42x Cherry MX-compatible switches

Other optional parts not included in the kit:

• 12x SK6812MINI in-switch RGB LEDs for underglow
• 42x SK6812MINI in-switch RGB LEDs