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Anywhy Flake v2
A serious replace to axseem‘s open-source wi-fi cut up: Anywhy Flake v2.
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Printed September 22, 2025
Max aka axseem shared the Anywhy Flake v2, the most recent replace to this versatile wi-fi cut up coming in three sizes. In comparison with the unique Anywhy Flake, the PCB is now reversible and helps XIAO controllers as an alternative of Professional Micro footprint.
I am extremely excited to share the most recent model of my open-source challenge, the Flake v2! My purpose was to create a snug, versatile, and smooth wi-fi cut up that is simple for anybody to construct. After quite a lot of work refining the design, it is lastly prepared – axseem.
Options
- 40-58 keys (5×3 to 6×4). Three completely different sizes.
- MX and Kailh Choc (v1/v2) change help, hotswap.
- Seeed XIAO nRF52840 controller
- Reversible PCB
- Low profile: The case is simply ~9mm thick.
- Powered by ZMK firmware
Modifications
In comparison with v1, listed here are the important thing upgrades in v2:
- New controller: Seeed Xiao nRF52840.
- Improved PCB: Now reversible, extra sturdy and helps each SOD-123 and SOD-323 diodes for extra flexibility.
- Versatile mounting: The PCB permits for each prime and backside controller mounting (observe: the present case is for backside mount).
- Bigger battery: Redesigned to suit a bigger 502030 battery (~250mAh).
- Higher case: The enclosure is now totally optimized for FDM 3D printing.
- Wi-fi solely: Between-half communication is now wi-fi solely.
In line with the designer, making the choice to take away the second USB-C port was powerful. The USB port that was used to attach the 2 halves was a bit difficult by way of discovering suppliers and soldering, whereas on the similar time, not many individuals who linked their halves with a cable.
Theoretically, on a single cost, the correct half can work for about 6 months when used 12 hours a day, so Max determined to go for simplicity and take away the additional USB.
The connection between the host and the keyboard nonetheless helps each wired and wi-fi connections, which implies you may join the left half to your pc and neglect about charging for the subsequent half yr.
Sources
Printed on Mon twenty second Sep 2025. Featured in KBD #199 (supply).
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