Description

The Gherkin is a fun-sized keyboard project. With 30 keys, it offers a compact ortho layout that fits all of the alpha keys and a few mods in the base layer.

With a bare PCB, it is also a good kit to practice/learn soldering with. You'll learn to solder diodes, switches, and a Pro Micro board. The PCB is also compatible with the Elite-C board, which can be bought from other vendors.

Once built, you can flash QMK software and customize your very own layout. I personally enjoy using my Gherkin as a large macropad to have a lot of quick shortcuts to commonly used functions such as volume control and function keys.

For colors reference, see the Google Photos album

What's included?

(1) PCB, unassembled
(1) Pro micro
(30) diodes
(1 of each) Top and bottom acrylic plates
Screw color of your choice with brass standoffs
Rubber feet

Things you will need:

30 switches (MX style)
Keycaps
USB cable (specifically, micro USB if using the Pro Micro)
Soldering tools

The Gherkin is an open-sourced design and is being sold under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. It was created by the awesome people at the 40percent club. They even have a great build guide for putting together your kits which can be seen here.

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