KBO-5000 PCBs - Split Staggered TKL Keyboard

• Option for 1 rotary encoder at top left corner and 2 at the top right corner
• ANSI/ISO support
• Options for split backspace and split right shift
• Variety of layouts supported: KLE for KBO-5000
• In-switch LED support (single-color 2-Pin LEDs, not RGB)
• Separately controlled Caps Lock LED
• USB-C ports for computer connection and connection between halves
• Compatible with MX-style switches only
• QMK compatible, pre-flashed with VIA support

• ATmega32u4 integrated on-board
• 8 RGB underglow LEDs on each half
• Support for single-color, in-switch LED (non-addressable)

• Left half PCB
• Right half PCB

KBO-5000 Build Guide

This keyboard uses the popular open-source QMK Firmware with VIA enabled out of the box to allow you to remap all the keys just the way you want them.

Plug your keyboard in, open up the VIA app, and easily change what each key does to get the most out of your keyboard with your customizations! More info on what you can do here: VIA Usage Guide

• Plate Kit
• Up to 99 MX-compatible switches (or fewer, depending on layout)
• USB-C to USB-C Cable
• PCB-mount MX stabilizers (most configurations will use 5 or 6 stabilizers)
• 3u keys will require a 3u stabilizer
• USB-C cable
• (Optional) 1.8mm or 2x3x4mm single-color LEDs
• (Optional) Rotary Encoder and knobs

The KBO-5000 will be discontinued and won't be restocked after the current stock runs out. For a similar format keyboard, we suggest the Sinc.

Case Design Files

Want an enclosed case? Check out the files available on GitHub.

Default Keymapping

The default keymapping that the board is pre-programmed with can be found here: Default Keymaps