The SpUnLy58 Keyboard

The SpUnLy58 is Splayed Unibody Lily58 layout [6*4 + 4key] keyboard. This is a minimal design keyboard that is wireless first. This design requires a Nice!Nano v2, supports a Nice!View,there are no LEDs, and a case is recommended to protect the up to 750mAh battery.

Build of SpUnLy v1.2

Notable Features

• Choc V1 support [Hotswap and Soldered]
• "Split" unibody design with 19 deg angle (measured at middle finger column)
• Column Stagger
• Aggressive Pinky splay with Minimal splay for all other columns
• Aggressive Pinky stagger
• Fanned Thumb Cluster
• Nice!Nano v2 [ REQUIRED ]
• Nice!View Support
• JST Battery Connector

SpUnLy58 v1.1 Updates

• Reduced vertical spacing from 18mm -> 17mm
• Increased battery cutout from 36x52mm -> 37x57mm
• Fixed incorrect JST connector footprint

SpUnLy58 v1.2 Updates

• Removed inner and outer column splay
• Increased pinky stagger
• Reduced thumb key spacing and increased fan angle
• Added Ground fill

Sponsor:

PCBway sponsored the manufacturing of v1.2 main pcb and the stainless steel bottom plates. If you would like to see more pictures and read my review see them here.

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SpUnLy58 v1 PCB

SpUnLy58 v1.1 PCB

SpUnLy58 v1.2 PCB

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Parts List

Name	Quantity	Example URL
SpUnLy58 PCB	1	https://github.com/Giraffasax/SpUnLy58/blob/main/KiCad/Gerber/SpUnLy58_Gerber.zip
Kailh Choc v1 Switches	58	https://typeractive.xyz/products/choc-switches?variant=46024772387047
Kailh Choc v1 Keycaps (Choc Spacing)	58	https://fkcaps.com/custom/create/keycaps?option=mbk-pbt-pu&color=black
Nice!Nano v2	1	https://typeractive.xyz/products/nice-nano
Nice!View or OLED (Optional)	1	https://typeractive.xyz/products/nice-view
Mill Max Ultra Low Profile Sockets (Optional)	2	https://www.littlekeyboards.com/collections/miscellaneous/products/ultra-low-profile-sockets
1N4148W Diodes (SMD or TH)	58	https://typeractive.xyz/products/smd-diodes
Kailch Choc Hotswap Sockets (Optional)	58	https://typeractive.xyz/products/hotswap-sockets?variant=45742200324327
Panasonic EVQPU Reset Switch	1	https://typeractive.xyz/products/reset-button
Alps miniature SPDT switch	1	https://typeractive.xyz/products/power-switch
JST PH 2.0mm Battery Jack	1	https://typeractive.xyz/products/battery-jack
3.7v 750mAh 403450 Battery	1	https://typeractive.xyz/products/lithium-battery-750mah

Note: I used the ultra low profile Mill Max sockets for both the controller and display to have them sit lower than the switch height to protect them in travel.

Sandwich Case Part List

Name	Quantity	Example URL
Bottom Plate - PCB	0 or 1	https://github.com/Giraffasax/SpUnLy58/blob/main/KiCad/Gerber/Bottom_Plate_Gerber.zip
Bottom Plate - Metal	0 or 1	https://github.com/Giraffasax/SpUnLy58/blob/main/KiCad/SpUnLy58_Bottom.step
Top Plate	1	https://github.com/Giraffasax/SpUnLy58/blob/main/KiCad/Gerber/Top_Plate_Gerber.zip
6mm M2 Standoffs	10	https://splitkb.com/products/brass-m2-spacers?variant=42396969140483
4mm M2 Screws	20	https://splitkb.com/products/m2-screws?_pos=2&_sid=9c9502b8a&_ss=r

Firmware

ZMK Firmware: https://github.com/Giraffasax/zmk-SpUnLy58-config