Balbuzard is a compact, ergonomic keyboard with 34–38 keys.
Balbuzard 0.2 by @smores56
I've used Balbuzard as my main keyboard since 2019. My keymap looks like this:
Mod 1 and Mod 2 activate alternate layers of the keymap, which contain symbols, arrows, backspace, etc.
- 34–38 keys
- Compatible with Choc (low-profile) switches
- SMD diodes concealed within switches
- Silkscreen on bottom
- Tighter key spacing
- Viewing window under microcontroller
- Adjustments to positions of columns and thumb keys
- Firmware: brow/[email protected]
- 36 keys
- Compatible with MX, Alps, and Choc (low-profile) switches
- Through-hole diodes nestled between switches
- Silkscreen on top
- Firmware: brow/[email protected]
This repo contains the Ergogen configuration that generates the KiCad PCB file.
Assuming you have npm installed:
git clone --recursive [email protected]:brow/balbuzard.git
cd balbuzard
make
Find the generated PCB at output/pcbs/main.kicad_pcb
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Balbuzard 0.2 with optional thumbs removed, by @davidphilipbarr