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Adelheid

The Adelheid keyboard.

The Adelheid Keyboard

Overview

The Adelheid keyboard is a stylish and functional mechanical keyboard designed for enthusiasts who appreciate a compact layout without sacrificing usability. As a 75% Alice-like keyboard, it offers an ergonomic design that includes an angled and spaced function row, making it particularly well-suited for coding, gaming, and productivity tasks. The keyboard features 82 keys and a single color underglow and key lighting, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.

Design and Layout

The Adelheid features a 75% layout that combines a compact form factor with a thoughtful design. Its Alice-like layout introduces a staggered key placement that enhances comfort and accessibility. The keyboard is designed with a regular stagger layout and is constructed with 5 rows and 6 columns, ensuring that all keys are easily reachable without causing strain during long typing sessions. This ergonomic design is emphasized by the angled function row, allowing for a more natural hand position while typing.

A top-down view of the Adelheid keyboard taken outdoors. Licensed under MIT. Source

Features

A key highlight of the Adelheid is its support for Cherry MX switches, which are renowned for their reliability and tactile feedback. The keyboard does not support switch hotswap capabilities, meaning users will need to solder their chosen switches in place. The Adelheid also stands out with its single color underglow and key lighting, adding a touch of personalization and warmth to the user experience. Additionally, it is fully open-sourced under the MIT license, which allows users to modify and customize the firmware as needed. For those interested in building or customizing their key layouts, further information is available in the official GitHub repository.

Buy or Build

The Adelheid keyboard is not commercially available as a fully assembled product and is primarily aimed at DIY enthusiasts. If you favor a hands-on approach to building your keyboard, you can gather the necessary components and references from the official GitHub repository. While acquiring the parts may require some effort, the experience of building your own keyboard can be very rewarding, allowing for a tailored setup that meets your unique needs.

A side view of the Adelheid keyboard taken outdoors. Licensed under MIT. Source

A side view of the Adelheid keyboard taken outdoors. Licensed under MIT. Source

Similar Keyboards

Keyboards that are similar to the Adelheid keyboard include:

  • Sesame (very similar): The Sesame keyboard features an Alice-like layout, providing an ergonomic and comfortable typing experience.

  • Lumberjack (similar): The Lumberjack is a split-in-place 5×12 ortholinear keyboard designed to fit a full-size keyboard in a standard 60% tray mount case.

  • Atreis (similar): The Atreis takes the concept of the Iris keyboard and creates a one-piece columnar design, offering a unique take on compact layouts.

For more information on the Adelheid keyboard, visit the Adelheid GitHub Repository.

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