Pre-soldered Wireless HSHS46 (Choc v2) Split Keyboard
$227.00 USD
This keyboard PCB comes without key switches, keycaps, and cases.
To build a complete keyboard, please select the necessary add-ons from the options below.
To build a complete keyboard, please select the necessary add-ons from the options below.
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Description
The HSHS46 (Hotswappable Hillside46) is a modified version of the Hillside46 keyboard, based on the original design by mmccoyd.
Features
- Wireless Hillside46 with Kailh Choc hotswap sockets.
- Splay Layout: Natural finger placement position
- Slightly Curved Thumb Fan: Allows for relaxed & smooth movement and prevents strain
- Hotswap Sockets: Changing Kailh Choc v1 / Choc v2 key switches anytime.
- (Optional) Memory-in-Pixel Display Support for enhanced functionality.
- Onboard JST Battery Sockets: No battery soldering required. Easily swap batteries when needed.
- Power Switch (On/Off): Save power by turning off the keyboard when not in use.
- Socketed MCU & Displays: Easily replace or reuse core components.
- Extra Battery Space: With the MCU sockets, the 401230 battery fits perfectly under the controller.
The pre-built Wireless HSHS46 keyboard includes
- Soldered PCB, including
- Bluetooth controller (nice!nano v2) with MCU sockets
- (optional) Sharp Memory-in-Pixel display with display sockets
- diodes, choc hotswap sockets
- battery sockets
- power switches
- reset buttons
- No soldering tool is required
- Pre-flashed ZMK firmware
Important Notes
- Battery Requirement: This keyboard does not ship with batteries. Please purchase a pair of 301230 or 401230 batteries with JST-PH connectors and the correct polarity from local stores.
- Due to its compact design, standard MX keycaps is not compatible with this keyboard. Use tight-spaced (aka choc-spaced) keycaps with MX stem like Tai-Hao MT165-MX or THCS-MX.
- Wireless-Only: This is a wireless keyboard and cannot be used as a wired keyboard.
- Switch Compatibility: Supports Kailh Choc v1 / Choc v2 key switches only. Gateron Low Profile GLP key switches are not supported.
- No RGB Lighting: This keyboard does not include RGB LEDs.
- Rotary encoder is not supported.
- Firmware & Keymap Configuration:
- Requires compiling ZMK firmware using command-line tools or GitHub Actions.
- QMK and QMK Toolbox are not supported in this wireless version.
- DIY Assembly Required: Assembly of the case and keycaps must be done manually using a screwdriver.
Sample Keymaps
Original Project & License: https://github.com/mmccoyd/hillside