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Corne FT Low Profile / Corne Mini: 42 or 36 Key Split Keyboard on Kailh Choc
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Corne FT Low Profile / Corne Mini: 42 or 36 Key Split Keyboard on Kailh Choc
Product Details
Corne FT Low Profile, 42 keys and nothing beyond what is needed
This is the Corne FT with low-profile Kailh Choc v1 switches. Same 42 key layout and the same choice of a Mini 36 version, only noticeably lower and shallower.
A low-profile Corne is probably the smallest and flattest typing setup you can build without giving up mechanical switches. Both halves fit in the side pocket of a backpack.
My name is Jan Falba. Since 2014 I have built every keyboard here myself: I mill the case on my own CNC, solder the electronics, test it on macOS, Windows and Linux, and pack it for shipping. Yours gets built once you order it.
Who the Corne Low Profile is for
- You want the smallest and flattest split keyboard that can be built.
- You have been typing on a laptop and are used to short travel.
- You carry your keyboard daily and every millimetre counts.
- You want to design your own layers rather than live with someone else's.
42 or 36 keys
The same product covers both: pick Classic 42 key or Mini 36 key, also known as the Corne Mini or HeliDox Mini. The difference is the outer column of keys on each side. Both versions cost the same, so the choice comes down entirely to how you prefer to work.
A new low-profile case build
Until now the switch plate was milled in one piece with the top of the case. At the thickness low-profile switches need, that meant cutting almost all of the material away.
The wooden case is now a frame with mounting points, and the switches are held by a separate 3D-printed PETG plate with a carbon-fibre finish. The build is stiffer and the hot swap sockets survive more switch changes.
Kailh Choc v1 switches
Choc is a different family from Cherry MX: a lower housing, shorter travel and different key spacing. Tactile and linear options are available. Hot swap works the same way, so switches push in by hand and come out with a puller, no soldering iron.
Keycaps are FlatKey Pro, 3D-printed from PETG in my workshop, with a shallow dish for your fingertip and chamfered edges, so your finger finds the centre of the key without looking.
Why a split keyboard
A regular keyboard sits your hands too close together and angles your wrists inward. Two independent halves let you place each one shoulder-width apart, exactly where your arms end. There is also room between the halves for a mouse, notebook or tablet.
Add a tilt/tenting kit and the halves angle inward until your thumbs sit higher than your pinkies. This changes the position of your hands and forearms, rather than simply adding a soft pad under your wrists.
Columns, not diagonals
The Corne uses a column-staggered ergonomic layout. Keys sit in straight columns, and each column is offset to match the real length of the finger that reaches it. Your index finger reaches farther, while your pinky has a shorter reach.
The first few days can be frustrating. Your speed returns with practice, and once you adjust, a regular keyboard starts to feel strange.
Wired or wireless
| Feature | Wired | Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Firmware | VIAL | ZMK |
| Connection | USB-C | Bluetooth LE and USB-C |
| Configuration | VIAL app or compatible browser version | ZMK Studio, browser |
| Controller | RP2040 | nice!nano v2 |
| Power | from the USB cable | two 1000 mAh batteries, each charged separately over USB-C |
The wireless version can also send keystrokes over USB-C when the left half is connected to the computer. Each half has its own 1000 mAh battery, however, and must be charged separately.
The wireless version costs more because each half needs its own controller and its own battery.
Remap it without compiling firmware
Keys, layers and the main layout functions are changed directly in the VIAL app or ZMK Studio, depending on the version you choose. There is no need to compile firmware yourself, create a GitHub account or wait for a build to finish.
Connect the keyboard, edit the layout and save it. The new configuration works immediately.
Wood and PETG
I mill the frame from bamboo or acacia on my own CNC and hand-finish it with two coats of a lacquer also intended for finishing wooden toys. A full PETG version is available too, in black or white.
How the two halves work
In the standard FalbaTech configuration the left half connects to your computer and the right half talks to it wirelessly or over a cable, depending on the version. Together they behave as a single keyboard.
If you are after something for one-handed use, there is a separate Corne FT Low Profile Solo.
One person builds it. The same person repairs it
I mill, solder, sand, finish, test and pack every keyboard myself. I repair every keyboard I have ever built, whether it left this workshop in 2014 or yesterday. You pay for parts and shipping, the work itself is on me.
Frequently asked questions
How is Choc different from Cherry MX? Choc is lower, has shorter travel and different key spacing. MX keycaps do not fit it.
Can I switch to Cherry MX later? Not in the same case. It is a separate build, so the profile is a decision you make at the start.
Are 42 keys enough? Yes, thanks to layers. Hold a layer key with your thumb and the same keys become numbers, symbols or arrows.
Do I need to know how to code? No. You edit the layout visually in the VIAL app or ZMK Studio, depending on the version you choose.
How long does it take to make? The standard lead time is around 15 working days. Every keyboard is built by hand after the order is placed. During busier periods, or when storms cause power outages in the rural area where my workshop is located, it may take slightly longer.
Will I get an invoice? Yes. FalbaTech is a registered Polish business.
Specification
Split keyboard • low profile • column-staggered ergonomic layout • 42 keys (Classic) or 36 keys (Mini) • Kailh Choc v1 switches • hot swap sockets • FlatKey Pro PETG keycaps • PETG switch plate with carbon finish • Bluetooth LE • USB-C • VIAL firmware • ZMK Studio firmware • RP2040 controller • nice!nano v2 controller • 1000 mAh batteries • bamboo or acacia frame • tilt and tenting kit • macOS, Windows, Linux • handmade in Poland
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