# GEIGEIGEIST/TOTEM

TOTEM is a 38 keys column-staggered split keyboard. It meant to be used with a SEEED XIAO BLE or RP2040

Repository: https://github.com/GEIGEIGEIST/TOTEM
Canonical: https://ross.abutalabs.com/products/totem
Language: C
License: NOASSERTION
License Family: other
Topics: keyboard, pcb, zmk-shield, split-keyboard, wireless
Last push: 2025-05-02T16:37:21+00:00

## Health v2 (maintenance only)
Score: 41/100 (v2, computed 2026-09-02T17:46:02.011165+00:00)
- activity 19, release rhythm 35, longevity 100
- inputs: {"age_days": 1497, "days_push": 488, "days_rel": null, "gap_med": null, "n_releases_24m": 0}
- flags: no_releases, no_license
- formula: round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10)

## Adoption (not part of the score)
Stars 2005, forks 277 (observed 2026-08-28T04:06:04.645035+00:00)

## What it is
TOTEM is an open-source 38-key column-staggered Choc split keyboard design, including KiCad PCB files, Gerbers, a 3D-printable case, and build guides. It is designed to run with a Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 BLE (wireless via ZMK) or XIAO RP2040 (wired via QMK/Vial) controller.

## Use cases
- build a compact ergonomic split keyboard
- find PCB files and gerbers for a 38-key choc keyboard
- flash ZMK firmware for a wireless split keyboard
- flash QMK Vial firmware for a wired split keyboard
- 3D print a case for a small column-staggered keyboard
- customize keymap layouts on a split keyboard

## When to choose
- you want a small, 38-key column-staggered split keyboard you can build yourself
- you prefer Choc low-profile switches and a Seeed XIAO controller
- you want open-source PCB, case, and firmware files to modify

## When to avoid
- you want a prebuilt keyboard rather than a DIY soldering project
- you need more than 38 keys or a row-staggered layout
- you want a standard full-size or TKL keyboard

## Facets
- artifact type: application
- maturity: stable
- function: embedded
- domain: hardware, developer-tools
- platform: embedded
- tags: keyboard, split-keyboard, pcb, zmk, qmk, kicad, choc-switches, wireless, diy-electronics, hardware-design

## Member repositories
- GEIGEIGEIST/TOTEM (main) score 41

## Provenance
- Observed fields: from GitHub, fetched 2026-08-28T04:06:04.645035+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 2026-08-30T03:01:29.628354+00:00, confidence not recorded.
  - readme: https://github.com/GEIGEIGEIST/TOTEM (fetched 2026-08-28T04:06:04.645035+00:00, sha dcf43b463007)
- Data as of 2026-08-30T08:39:29.467469+00:00.