Chocofi: Split 36-key hotswap keyboard DIY KIT

Description

This DIY Chocofi kit comes with:

• 2x Chocofi PCB
• 2x Acrylic Base Plates + 2x FR4 Switch Plates
• 36x SMD Diodes
• 36x Kailh Choc Hotswap Sockets
• 2x TRRS jack
• 2x Tactile Reset switch
• Mounting hardware

Parts that don’t come in the kit, but are required for the DIY build:

• 2x Controllers (Pro Micro or Nice!Nano)
• 36x Kailh Choc Switches
• 36x Kailh Choc Keycaps
• TRRS cable
• USB cable

Parts that are optional, but recommended for the build:

• Mill Max Low Profile Sockets (to make the controller hotswap)
• Mill Max Socket Pins
• OLED Display Module 0.91″ 128×32
• OLED Hotswap Socket

Additional notes:

• PCB Supports only Kailh Choc hotswap sockets (not possible to solder the switches directly into PCB)
• Split keyboard with 3 rows, 5 columns and 3 thumbs per half
• No dedicated footprint for the Rotary encoders
• You will need to know some basic programming if you’ll want to adapt the keymap’s layout to your needs
• You will need some basic knowledge of soldering + soldering equipment
• How to compile ZMK Firmware and flash Nice!Nano Controller

Photos of some parts that come in the kit are for demonstration purpose only.
On the photos it’s presented the Frosted Base Plate on the Left and Smoked Base Plate on the Right.

Chocofi was created by @pashutk