Reviung41 Ergo 40% Keyboard Kit
Designed by gtips (@GTIPS_SH) of reviung.com. Modified by 42. Keebs to include a power switch and battery pads.
The designer graciously declined the offer to receive a portion of the proceeds from every sale. A donation in designer’s name will be set up instead. If you have a suggestion for a worthy mk-related cause, please get in touch! I already support the QMK Foundation with 2 separate monthly donations, so might just set up a third one 🙂
Build your very own compact custom ergonomic keyboard from scratch!
- Ergo 40% layout
- Hotswap PCB using Kailh sockets
- Uses a Pro Micro-compatible controller
- Includes a FR4 switch plate and clear 2 mm acrylic bottom plate
- Includes a power switch for native wireless operation (currently black version only)
- Optional RGB backlight/underglow
- Lead-free tinned finish, black/white solder mask
Build guide (in Japanese, but Google Translate makes it usable)
Kit includes:
- Main PCB
- FR4 switch plate
- 2 mm clear acrylic bottom plate
- 43x SMD switching diode (includes a couple of spares)
- 41x Gateron hotswap socket
- 1x power switch (only black version)
- 1x reset switch
- Brass standoffs and screws
- Clear acrylic controller cover
Also required, but not included in the kit:
- 1x Pro Micro controller (or compatible: Elite-C, Proton C, nice!nano etc.)
- 41x Cherry MX (or compatible) switches
Other optional parts available (but not included in the kit):
- Acrylic upper/lower middle plates in a variety of colours
- 1x 2u PCB-mount stabilizer
- 11x WS2812B/SK6812 RGB LEDs (5050)
Anas Bensaci (verified owner) –
A very nice board for those looking to try something in the 40% area. Very fun to build as well as it takes a bit of intricate soldering on the SMDs. Although I couldn’t get the reset button to fit in between the layers. It was constantly pushed in when I screwed the board together. So I removed it entirely, which isn’t a problem as long as you have a pair of tweezers to use when flashing.
Anas Bensaci (verified owner) –
Regarding my previous review, Pete saw it and contacted me. He then sent all the correct parts so the keyboard is now flawless
stefano bontempi (verified owner) –
everything arrived according to descripion. The keyboard works perfectly. Building it wasn’t that complicated. it’s a very nice and particular build if you want to try something that differs from a more common layout.
Cuong Vo Ta (verified owner) –
Just assembled my new board and I really like it! The translated japanese build guide was easy to follow and I am not an expert at soldering, so everyone should be able to solder this DIY kit 🙂 Some parts were missing but after contacting Pete he immediately sent them to me, nice service! Coming from a 65% keyboard it is still quite hard to use but very comfortable.
Renato Buccilli (verified owner) –
Amazing shop, in EU. Nice board in 40% area. Great customer care.
Coming from a 75% keyboard, now it is hard to use but very comfortable and funny to personalize it (QMK firmware).