These are the main features of the PicoSplit:

  • 3D-printable with common FDM printers.
  • Its shape is inspired by the Dactyl keyboard.
  • Allows you to keep your hands natural and relaxed, even after hours of typing.
  • Interchangeable wrist rests that magnetically dock to the keyboard.
  • Adjustable distance between keyboard and wrist rests.
  • Keyboard and wrist rests can be magnetically attached to a surface.
  • Keyboard halves snap together for transport.
  • Switches and keycaps are interchangeable.
  • The PicoSplit keyboard firmware is open source and based on CircuitPython.
  • Readable configuration file format.
  • Easily modifiable with some Python knowledge.
  • Time-saving system for wiring the switches without having to use diodes.
  • No need to install any other software on your computer.
  • A simple text editor is all you need to modify the keyboard layout.
  • A layout that reduces finger travel a lot is already included. It is inspired by the Miryoku layout.
  • The Raspberry Pi Pico can be replaced by something else thanks to slide-in modules.

You can find a rather detailed instruction for building the keyboard on my homepage.