\n\n\nTable of Contents<\/p>\nToggle<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/a><\/span><\/div>\nKeyboard Builders’ Digest \/ Initiatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li>Anywhy Flake v2<\/a><\/li>Options<\/a><\/li>Modifications<\/a><\/li>Sources<\/a>Associated<\/a><\/li>Stront40<\/a><\/li>Moai keyboard<\/a><\/li>NewType-36<\/a><\/li>ErgoDecks<\/a><\/li>About<\/a><\/li>Newest subject<\/a><\/li>Newest change abstract<\/a><\/li>Supporters<\/a><\/li>Toolkit<\/a><\/li>Group<\/a><\/li>Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/span>Keyboard Builders’ Digest<\/a> \/ Initiatives<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/span>Anywhy Flake v2<\/span><\/h2>\nA serious replace to axseem<\/i>‘s open-source wi-fi cut up: Anywhy Flake v2<\/i>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\nKBD.information<\/b>Printed September 22, 2025<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMax<\/i> aka axseem<\/i> shared the Anywhy Flake v2<\/b>, the most recent replace to this versatile wi-fi cut up coming in three sizes. In comparison with the unique Anywhy Flake<\/a>, the PCB is now reversible and helps XIAO controllers as an alternative of Professional Micro footprint.\n<\/p>\n 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 \u2013 axseem.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/span>Options<\/span><\/h2>\n\n40-58 keys (5×3 to 6×4). Three completely different sizes.\n\t<\/li>\nMX and Kailh Choc (v1\/v2) change help, hotswap.\n\t<\/li>\nSeeed XIAO nRF52840 controller\n\t<\/li>\nReversible PCB\n\t<\/li>\nLow profile: The case is simply ~9mm thick.\n\t<\/li>\nPowered by ZMK firmware\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/span>Modifications<\/span><\/h2>\n\nIn comparison with v1, listed here are the important thing upgrades in v2:\n<\/p>\n\nNew controller:<\/b> Seeed Xiao nRF52840.\n\t<\/li>\nImproved PCB:<\/b> Now reversible, extra sturdy and helps each SOD-123 and SOD-323 diodes for extra flexibility.\n\t<\/li>\nVersatile mounting:<\/b> The PCB permits for each prime and backside controller mounting (observe: the present case is for backside mount).\n\t<\/li>\nBigger battery:<\/b> Redesigned to suit a bigger 502030 battery (~250mAh).\n\t<\/li>\nHigher case:<\/b> The enclosure is now totally optimized for FDM 3D printing.\n\t<\/li>\nWi-fi solely:<\/b> Between-half communication is now wi-fi solely.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\nIn 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.\n<\/p>\n\nTheoretically, on a single cost, the correct half can work for about 6 months when used 12 hours a day, so Max<\/i> determined to go for simplicity and take away the additional USB.\n<\/p>\n\nThe 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.\n<\/p>\n<\/span>Sources<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\nPrinted on Mon twenty second Sep 2025. Featured in KBD #199<\/a> (supply<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Associated<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/span>Stront40<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\nEvgenii Vilkov<\/i> shared a brand new 40-key variant of his Stront: Stront40<\/i> with extra keys and extra modules.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/span>Moai keyboard<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\nMoai<\/i> is a small, low(ish) profile monoblock cut up keyboard designed by 4itor<\/i>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/span>NewType-36<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\nThe NewType-36<\/i> by Protieusz<\/i> is a spinoff of the nowt36 \u2013 with trackball.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/span>ErgoDecks<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\nA low-pro cut up keyboard by meepodeep<\/i>: the ErgoDecks<\/i> with two unbiased Bluetooth halves.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n