Let's Split FT: 48 Key Ortholinear Split Keyboard, Wired or Wireless

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Let's Split FT: 48 Key Ortholinear Split Keyboard, Wired or Wireless

Name: Let's Split FT: 48 Key Ortholinear Split Keyboard | FalbaTech
SKU: kb-lets-split-ft
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Let's Split FT: 48 Key Ortholinear Split Keyboard, Wired or Wireless

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Let's Split FT, a clean grid, no stagger at all

The Let's Split is different from the rest of my range. Instead of a column-staggered layout it uses a plain grid: four rows of six keys per half, everything lined up in straight rows and columns. This is the classic ortholinear layout.

Some people consider the grid the most logical arrangement anyone has come up with. Others prefer columns offset to finger length. There is no right answer for everybody here, only your hand and what suits it.

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 Let's Split is for

You like the idea of a clean grid where every key is exactly where you expect it.
You want the most affordable split keyboard I make.
You enjoy building your own layers and treat a keyboard as something to configure.
You want something compact that takes up little desk space.

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.

A 4 by 6 grid

Forty-eight keys in a plain grid means there is no number row and no separate modifier columns on the sides. All of that lives on layers: hold a layer key with your thumb and the same keys become numbers, symbols or arrows.

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.

Switches you change without soldering

Hot swap sockets mean you change switches without a soldering iron. Switches push in by hand and come out with a simple switch puller.

Eight Cherry MX options, from light 45 g Reds to heavy 70 g clicky Greens. I source them directly from Germany and use genuine Cherry MX switches.

Wood, not moulded plastic

I mill the case from bamboo or acacia on my own CNC. Every piece has different grain, so no two keyboards look alike. Wood softens the sound of typing and feels warmer under your hand than aluminium.

It is hand-finished with two coats of a lacquer also intended for finishing wooden toys. If you prefer a modern look, there is a 3D-printed PETG case 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 Let's Split FT 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 a grid different from a column-staggered layout? In a grid all columns line up evenly; in a column-staggered layout each one is offset to finger length. If you have no strong opinion, start with a column-staggered board such as the Corne FT.

Are 48 keys enough? Yes, thanks to layers, but it takes some learning. If you want numbers under your fingers straight away, look at the Atreus62 FT or the ReDOX FT.

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 • ortholinear 4 by 6 grid • 48 keys • hot swap sockets • Cherry MX switches • Bluetooth LE • USB-C • VIAL firmware • ZMK Studio firmware • RP2040 controller • nice!nano v2 controller • 1000 mAh batteries • PETG, bamboo or acacia case • tilt and tenting kit • macOS, Windows, Linux • handmade in Poland