QAZ is a 35% staggered keyboard designed by tominabox1 and whydobearsxplod. To attain the traditional rectangular shape while minimizing the footprint, A,Z and P are placed on larger key sizes. QAZ is the first modern production board with a layout using this space-saving trick.

A seamless, gasketmounted QAZ-like 40% keyboard. Contribute to str-dst/QEZ development by creating an account on GitHub.

qaz or katana stagger keyboard with offset spacebar, nav cluster and ISO enter. The pcb support both layouts - not at the same time, you have to choose when soldering hot swap sockets - just flip it around. Want one? All production files you need to build your own board can be found here. You will also need the usb adapter found here.

QAZ is a 35% staggered keyboard designed by tominabox1 and whydobearsxplod. To attain the traditional rectangular shape while minimizing the footprint, A,Z and P are placed on larger key sizes. QAZ is the first modern production board with a layout using this space-saving trick.

Simple, drop-in style case for the QAZ keyboard PCB sold by Coffee Break Keyboards. Case is compatible with PCB, FR4 plate and all hardware (standoffs and screws) from the original CBK kit (FR4 plate and hardware not provided in current QAZ sales). Includes an optional handle for the QAZ on the go! 2 Case files, one with handle holes, one without.

The QAZ PCB, with few exceptions, is only sold as a PCB; there is no "standard" case to go with it like exists for some other keyboard PCBs. There have been few different variants developed and all variants produced have kept the same layout support for 4 1u bottom row keys and a 6.25u space bar or 6 1u bottom row keys and a 2.25u and 2.0u ...

The PCB comes pre-flashed with vial so that the keymap can be changed dynamically to suit the layout to your needs on the go. Extra PCBs (ANSI + Ortho) and plates can be purchased here. Finally, huge thanks to Nachie for designing, testing, and providing support for this amazing board! Take note of the Cerakote Quality standards tab below.

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Inspired by the layouts of the QAZ and the Vault 35, Qazimodo is a top-mounted QAZ-ish keyboard with additional exploded Q, A, and Z keys. Is it technically just a 40% keyboard with three of the letters in a random spot? Sure. But that’s what makes it cool. Why are the Q, A, and Z keys off to the side?

QAZpad is a QAZ-esque board with a 3x4 number pad. Measuring in at 13.25 units wide, this board has the most compact staggered layout to include a number pad. The PCBs come pre-flashed with Vial firmware. Source code and pre-compiled .uf2's are available here. V2 of the PCB is powered by the RP2040.