Sofle Split ErgoMech

Currently I own two Sofles, a RGB and a Choc. One (maybe two...) more are currently in the works. The Sofle seems to be my "End-Game" keyboard and seems to be perfect for my use-case.

I use the same layout and features on both of them, at least if possible. The Choc has for example no downlight LEDs and no indicator LEDs. I've build both with 2 OLEDs and 2 rotary encoders, both have 3D printed tilted cases. For the next ones I plan to replace the right encoder with a trackpad, and the OLEDs with LCDs.

List of features:

• Colemak Layout
• Alternative QWERTY Layer
• Alternative Layer with:
  • Umlauts, created with Linux Compose mechanism
  • F1 to F12, brackets and print screen
• Alternative Layer with:
  • Cursor keys on WASD
  • PageUp/Down, Home, End
• Holding TAB switches to RGB Matrix configuration
• Indicator LEDs to show current layer (not on choc)
• On alternative layers: Highlight key with alt function
• Left OLED: Current layer and modifiers
• Right OLED: Neko-Cat animation depending on WPS
• Caps-Word on left+right shift

TODOs:

• ARASAKA-Logo on OLED on wake-up
• WPM graph

Layout

The Keyboards

Sofle RGB v1

• Keys: Gazzew U4 RGB
• Keycaps: Pudding Black
• OS: QMK

Thanks to some messing around my left side has a MCU with dfu bootloader, my right side with caterina:

• make sofle_rgb:default:avrdude-split-right
• make sofle_rgb:default:dfu-split-left

Sofle Choc v1

• Keys: Kailh red choc
• Keycaps: Pudding Black
• OS: QMK

Sofle RGB v2

Currently work in progress/planning. Should replace my desktop keyboard, powered by USB but still connected by Bluetooth

• Keys: Gazzew U4 RGB again
• Keycaps: TBD
• Controller: 2x Nice!Nano
• Displays: 2x Nice!View
• Others: Pimoroni Trackball
• OS: ZMK

Sofle Choc v2

Currently in planning. For mobile/office use. Powered by USB or LiIon, connected by Bluetooth

• Keys: Kailh Choc Sunset Tactile
• Keycaps: TBD
• Controller: TBD
• Displays: TBD
• OS: TBD