Romeo 40% Staggered Through-Hole Keyboard Kit
Designed by Bryan a.k.a. coseyfannitutti of ctfkb.com
Build your very own compact custom keyboard from scratch!
- Staggered 40% layout
- Easy to solder, uses only through-hole components
- The only slightly tricky part to solder is the USB-C connector. If you feel a bit unsure, I can solder it for you for a small extra.
- Includes a FR4 switch plate
- Lead-free tinned finish, black/white solder mask
You can download the build guide here.
Kit includes:
- Main PCB
- FR4 switch plate
- Bottom plate
- All electronic components
- Controller flashed with USBaspLoader bootloader
- Brass standoffs and screws
- Acrylic cover
Available optional extras:
- Aluminium cone feet
Kit does not include:
- Switches, stabilizers
Tix Richard (verified owner) –
This was my first order from 42keebs and it did not disappoint. The cutting quality, materials and packaging are all top-notch. The build is easy and intuitive. Was super easy to solder. Flashing was a bit tricky because the flash-guide docs were gone from coseyfannitutti’s github repo, but wasn’t hard to do with QMK+avr.
Build tips:
Make sure to add both optional foam pads (plate + case) because the standoffs are provided for that thickness.
Check the alignment of your shift and caps-lock switches for the proper position, I managed to mess mine up and had to desolder.
Went with the split space layout and it works nice. Great entry point to the 40% world on a budget. Added Gateron blues because that is what I had around. Sound is fine despite being a caseless design.
All in all very satisfied with both the kit and the store, keep up the good work!