# mattdibi/redox-keyboard

Ergonomic split mechanical keyboard

Repository: https://github.com/mattdibi/redox-keyboard
Canonical: https://ross.abutalabs.com/products/redox-keyboard
License: MIT
License Family: permissive
Topics: redox, redox-keyboard, redox-handwire, keyboard, mechanical-keyboard, pcb, assembly, guide, split-keyboard, ergonomic-keyboard
Last push: 2026-05-26T18:15:22+00:00

## Health v2 (maintenance only)
Score: 70/100 (v2, computed 2026-09-03T02:20:16.233290+00:00)
- activity 84, release rhythm 35, longevity 100
- inputs: {"age_days": 3084, "days_push": 99, "days_rel": null, "gap_med": null, "n_releases_24m": 0}
- flags: no_releases
- formula: round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10)

## Adoption (not part of the score)
Stars 1984, forks 183 (observed 2026-08-28T04:06:02.026837+00:00)

## What it is
The Redox project is an open-source ergonomic split mechanical keyboard design with a 7x5 columnar-stagger layout, powered by QMK firmware. The repository provides PCB files, 3D-printable case designs, and assembly and usage guides.

## Use cases
- build an ergonomic split mechanical keyboard
- find open-source keyboard PCB designs
- assemble a handwired split keyboard
- choose a smaller alternative to the Ergodox
- flash QMK or ZMK firmware on a custom keyboard
- 3D print a keyboard case
- make a keyboard VIA compatible

## When to choose
- you want a proven, well-documented open-source split ergonomic keyboard with easily sourced parts
- you prefer a compact Ergodox-like layout with a better thumb cluster
- you want flexibility across QMK, ZMK, KMK, or VIA firmware

## When to avoid
- you want a ready-made commercial keyboard rather than a DIY soldering/assembly project
- you need a standard row-staggered layout or a tenkeyless form factor
- you are not comfortable sourcing components, soldering, or flashing firmware

## Facets
- artifact type: learning-resource
- maturity: active
- function: developer-tools
- domain: hardware, cross-platform
- platform: cross-platform
- tags: mechanical-keyboard, split-keyboard, ergonomic-keyboard, qmk-firmware, pcb-design, diy-electronics, 3d-printing, open-source-hardware

## Member repositories
- mattdibi/redox-keyboard (main) score 70

## Provenance
- Observed fields: from GitHub, fetched 2026-08-28T04:06:02.026837+00:00.
- Health v2: computed from the inputs above; adoption is never an input.
- Inferred fields (summary, facets, guidance): AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, on 2026-08-30T03:03:19.892846+00:00, confidence not recorded.
  - readme: https://github.com/mattdibi/redox-keyboard (fetched 2026-08-28T04:06:02.026837+00:00, sha 5d0fd4baa6c7)
- Data as of 2026-08-30T08:39:29.467469+00:00.