Kraken42 Split Keyboard
Kraken themed 6x3+3 ergonomic split keyboard - heavily inspired by corne layout.
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zliskovyi
Tier 3
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Iamalive 🚀
approved Kraken42 Split Keyboard ago
Tier approved: 3
Grant approved: $103.00
Nice keyboard! I'll approve it this time but know that in the future you will have to have a .step file for the cad. If you do not, it will be rejected.
zliskovyi
submitted Kraken42 Split Keyboard for review ago
Iamalive 🚀
requested changes for Kraken42 Split Keyboard ago
Your project looks great! Just one last thing - please include the shipping option you've chosen, so we can verify you chose the cheapest one! (Usually global standard direct line)
zliskovyi
submitted Kraken42 Split Keyboard for review ago
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requested changes for Kraken42 Split Keyboard ago
A final 3d render with switches and keycaps are needed.
In addition, your KiCAD .sch and .pcb files are needed.
Finally, please provide the GERBER files in a .zip format.
Other than that, great job!
zliskovyi
submitted Kraken42 Split Keyboard for review ago
Shaurya Bisht
requested changes for Kraken42 Split Keyboard ago
I cant actually click the here things in your bom when I try to look for links :(. also make a total section!
zliskovyi
submitted Kraken42 Split Keyboard for review ago
zliskovyi
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banner
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zliskovyi
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ZMK config
QMK doesnt support wireless splits so I decided to use zmk. There is some learning but the docs are great as mention in @koeg 's tutorial. Here's the keymap.
zliskovyi
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cadded the full case
Cadded the full case in fusion 360 - bottom part for screws and switch plate.
RENDERSSS
Full cad
plates
Bottom
I didnt worry too much about this step since I can reprint myself if needed.
zliskovyi
added to the journal ago
Minor PCB changes
Had some DRC problems, also forgot to switch to THT diodes on one side so I had to add and wire them. Other than that I did some silkscreen changes, and now the pcbs are ready.
zliskovyi
added to the journal ago
Right Side of PCB
This was simple but tedious, same thing just different wiring. I also changed the octopus positioning so it wouldnt just be an exact copy of the left side.
zliskovyi
added to the journal ago
PCB Left side routing
This took so long especially since I was afraid to use vias at first idk why.
I also did the footprints and everything, made staggered columns, and placed the thumb keys.
I also added some images to fit the theme.
*Full PCB
*No copper & silkscreen
*No silkscreen
zliskovyi
added to the journal ago
Picking parts + Schematic
Finally got around to this project since it's winter break. The plan is to do a corne but with my own twist. Wireless, no connection between the 2 so I will have to use ZMK.
I'll use a NRF52840 board, kailh choc v1 switches(no hotswap though), hopefully some nice keycaps if possible, a 3.7V LiPo and of course diodes.
Now it's time for the schematic.
I loosely followed the guide but heres what I came up with.
I decided to add a 0.91" OLED and a reset button.
zliskovyi
started Kraken42 Split Keyboard ago
12/24/2025 2:26 PM - Picking parts + Schematic
Finally got around to this project since it's winter break. The plan is to do a corne but with my own twist. Wireless, no connection between the 2 so I will have to use ZMK.
I'll use a NRF52840 board, kailh choc v1 switches(no hotswap though), hopefully some nice keycaps if possible, a 3.7V LiPo and of course diodes.
Now it's time for the schematic.
I loosely followed the guide but heres what I came up with.
I decided to add a 0.91" OLED and a reset button.
12/24/2025 2:31 PM - PCB Left side routing
This took so long especially since I was afraid to use vias at first idk why.
I also did the footprints and everything, made staggered columns, and placed the thumb keys.
I also added some images to fit the theme.
*Full PCB
*No copper & silkscreen
*No silkscreen
12/24/2025 2:39 PM - Right Side of PCB
This was simple but tedious, same thing just different wiring. I also changed the octopus positioning so it wouldnt just be an exact copy of the left side.
12/24/2025 7 PM - Minor PCB changes
Had some DRC problems, also forgot to switch to THT diodes on one side so I had to add and wire them. Other than that I did some silkscreen changes, and now the pcbs are ready.
12/24/2025 9 PM - cadded the full case
Cadded the full case in fusion 360 - bottom part for screws and switch plate.
RENDERSSS
Full cad
plates
Bottom
I didnt worry too much about this step since I can reprint myself if needed.
12/25/2025 8:13 PM - ZMK config
QMK doesnt support wireless splits so I decided to use zmk. There is some learning but the docs are great as mention in @koeg 's tutorial. Here's the keymap.
12/25/2025 8:21 PM - banner
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