The Corne Keyboard is a split ergonomic design that features a 3x6 column staggered layout with a three key thumb cluster. The Corne layout has many distinguishing features that set it apart from other ergonomic keyboards. The small layout keeps all keys within one unit of the home row. The keyboard also includes footprints for RGB lighting under each switch as well as 6 downward facing LEDs for underglow lighting. The PCBs also include footprints for OLED screens. By default, the screens display the current layer and information about recently pressed keys.
The Corne keyboard was designed by world renowned keyboard designer . Additional information about the CRKBD keyboard along with the source files from the designer can be found on the . QMK key mappings and firmware can be found .
PCB Variants
Classic | Switches must be soldered in to place. Compatible with Cherry MX and Kailh Low Profile Choc switches. |
Cherry | PCBs utilize Kailh MX Hotswap Sockets that can only be used with Cherry MX compatible switches. PCBs can be purchased . |
Choc | PCBs utilize Kailh Choc Hotswap Sockets that can only be used with Kailh Low Profile Choc switches. PCBs can be purchased . |
This particular Corne PCB variant does not include footprints that are compatible with Kailh Hotswap Sockets. Switches must be soldered into place in order to function.
Kits must be soldered in order to be used. There is no option for the kits to come assembled. The following components are included with each kit. Please refer to this for information on how to assemble.
| 2 | PCB |
| 2 | TRRS Jack |
| 2 | Reset Switches |
| 42 | Through Hole Diodes (SMD available upon request) |
The following components are required in order to have a completed keyboard.
| 2 | Pro Micro or equivalent |
| 1 | Corne Keyboard Case |
| 42 | Cherry MX or Kailh Choc switches |
| 42 | Keycaps |
| 1 | TRRS Cable |
| 1 | USB Cable |
The following components are optional.
| 2 | OLED Screen | |
| 54 | RGB LED |
