Pando Debuts as Open-Source, No-Solder Split Ergonomic Keyboard at $109
The Pando, designed by Julian Yap, ships as a fully integrated split keyboard with hot-swap switches and open-source firmware, with barebones kits starting at $109.
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A new open-source split ergonomic mechanical keyboard called the Pando has been released, designed by Julian Yap, according to TechPowerUp.
Unlike many split keyboards that rely on separate development boards such as the Pro Micro or an RP2040, the Pando is built around a fully integrated design. It uses a modern STM32 microcontroller, with an on-board IO expander handling the second half of the board, connected through a single USB-C cable. The USB-C connectivity includes ESD protection.
The keyboard supports hot-swap MX-compatible switches and standard keycaps, and ships with open-source firmware and layout configuration. It follows an earlier design by the same maker, the Pando58, which was offered as a solder-it-yourself kit. Yap said he wanted to explore a fully integrated keyboard without dev boards, noting that most people do not want kits to solder and build, TechPowerUp reported.
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