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Protractor
The Protractor is a low-profile unibody ortho keyboard with adjustable typing angle.
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Revealed April 25, 2025
This adjustable-agle monoblock cut up keyboard, the ortholinear Protractor, was designed and shared by BFB_Workshop, creator of the Compaq’ed ortho alternative PCB for the Cherry G80-11800. Whereas this present mission is handwired, the principle concept is the 3D-printed hinge mechanism and customized keycaps, each of that are freely obtainable.
Right here is my first tackle a conveyable low-profile keyboard. In contrast to my earlier day by day driver, it’s flat sufficient for the desk to function your palmrest. I’ve designed the hinge to offer some degree of adjustment – BFB.
The keyboard is suitable with common keycaps (2-layer case). Nevertheless, it comes with a customized 3D-printed set of low-profile keycaps that permit for a extra inflexible 3-layer case whereas sustaining the general peak.
Specs
- 60 keys (6×5 ortho format)
- Gateron KS-33 switches
- Good Nano v2
- 3D-printed case and keycaps
Assets
Revealed on Fri twenty fifth Apr 2025. Featured in KBD #190 (supply).
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