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TOTEMX
An MX model of Geist’s TOTEM: TOTEMX by azhizhinov.
KBD.information
Revealed March 28, 2025
TOTEMX, this 38-key column-staggered break up keyboard by azhizhinov, has been round for a while, nevertheless it was delivered to my consideration by dummyboi_cyc‘s current put up (the picture on high depicts his builds). This board is a duplicate of the well-known TOTEM by GEIGEIGEIST – for MX-spaced (19.05×19.05mm) MX switches.
Ever since I purchased a totem from AliExpress it has been my every day driver. My solely criticism is I want to use MX switches for typing really feel and keycaps tailor-made to my style – dummyboi.
Certain, there’s additionally the feature-rich KLOR instead, however the TOTEMX is a no-frills adaptation. As well as, it was meant for use with a Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 or nRF52840 (vs the Professional Micro footprint of the KLOR).
Specs
- 38 keys
- MX, hotswap or soldered (additionally soldered-only Choc?)
- reversible PCB
- Seeed XIAO footprint (e.g. RP2040 or nRF52840)
- TOTEMX makes use of the identical firmware as the unique TOTEM
- varied 3D-printed instances
Dummyboi and his good friend additionally made modifications to the case, aiming for the same low profile to the unique Totem. They shaved 2mm off the highest and backside instances, personalized the underside case cutouts for the hotswap sockets à la Horizon, and added 3mm x 2mm magnet holes to the center and high instances for screw-less meeting.
Assets
Revealed on Fri twenty eighth Mar 2025. Featured in KBD #189.
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