QAZ with a side of QAZ.
Inspired by the layouts of the QAZ and the Vault 35, Qazimodo is a top-mounted QAZ-ish keyboard with additional exploded Q, A, and Z keys.
Is it technically just a 40% keyboard with three of the letters in a random spot? Sure. But that’s what makes it cool.
Available in four colors
- Black
- Beige
- Green
- Lilac
Photos
Specs
- Top-mounted plate-based design
- 3 degree typing angle
- Aluminum case
- 1.5mm POM plate
- STM32F072-based, hotswap PCB
- Three layout options
- Every single key you could possibly need
Kit contents
- Aluminum top and bottom case
- Hot-swap PCB
- POM plate
- Screws
- SKUF silicone feet
FAQ
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Why are the Q, A, and Z keys off to the side?
This layout was created as a joke for a friend who thinks he needs visible Q, A, and Z keys and doesn’t like using 11-column keyboards. A lot of people seemed to like the layout, so I decided to bring it to life.
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So I have to reach over to the right to type Q, A, and Z?
If you keep the default layout, yes. Qazimodo’s firmware supports Vial, a graphical user interface for remapping keys, though, so you can set it up however you want.
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Why are the Q, A, and Z keys rotated?
To make it look like they were haphazardly thrown on there as a compromise. It’s part of the joke.
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I don’t get it. What should I do?
Just buy it and use it or put it on a shelf as a statement piece or something. Everyone will think you’re cool if you do.
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Is this a hot-swap keyboard?
Yes, it is. The majority of people wanted hot-swap and I was sick of soldering Mill-Max sockets into my prototype PCBs, so I caved and added hot-swap.
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Does it have RGB?
There is no RGB lighting. If it’s a hit and people want RGB, there may be a future version which includes it.
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How many layout options are there?
There are three layout options for the bottom row.
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What about an ortholinear layout?
There is currently no ortholinear version of the Qazimodo. If there is enough interest in an ortholinear layout, I may make one in the future.