ZodiarkPi PCB Kit

Rev 2 now in stock with EZ-VIK connectors! EZ-VIK provides large castellated pads for easy installation of the VIK FPC ribbon cable connector. 68 Key split keyboard running on QMK Firmware, with hotswap sockets support (support for either MX or Choc sockets), USB-C interconnect daughterboards, per-key and underglow RGB, per-side Rotary Encoders with multiple options (Single, Dual Axis, Roller), support for the Waveshare 2Inch LCD, and GC9A01 1.28Inch round LCDs, support for Cirque touchpads, and full VIK connector support for many additional modules. This is a fully DIY kit.

This kit comes with:

• 2x ZodiarkPi PCBs

• 70x T4 SMD Diodes

• 68x SK6803 MINI-E RGB LEDs (Per-Key LEDs)

• 10x SK6805 MINI-HS RGB LEDs (Underglow)

• 68x Kailh Hotswap Sockets (Either MX or Choc)

• 2x 6mm Reset Tactile Buttons

• 10x 1uf Capacitors

• 2x 10k Resistors

• 2x Lil-CC USB-C Interconnect Boards

• 2x FPC 12 Pin 0.5mm Connectors (For Cirque or VIK, requires additional supplies for correct soldering and testing due to compact size)

• 2x EZ-VIK FPC Connector Boards

To complete this kit, you will need to purchase the following separately:

• 68x MX or Choc Style switches and keycaps (66x 1U, 2x 1.5u)

• 2x Encoders of your choice (EC11 Encoders, ALPs EC11EBB24C03 Dual Axis Encoders, Panasonic EVQWGD001 Roller Encoders) (Note that use of the Dual Axis Encoders disables I2C communication)

• 2x Pi Pico or equivalent MCUs (Note: You must use a regular Pi Pico, the W/H/WH variants will not work, and any clones need castellated holes for surface mounting.)

• Top/Bottom Plates or Case - 3D printable case files available here

• USB C to USB C cable for the interconnect.

Additional optional components (Note that each half only supports one additional device at a time, such as a single screen, Cirque touchpad, or VIK module):

• 1x or 2x Waveshare 2inch IPS ST7789 SPI LCDs

• 1x or 2x Solenoid Haptic VIK module

• 1x or 2x 1.28inch GC9A01 SPI Round LCDs (Important, pinout should be as follows: RST-CS-DS-SDA-SCL-GND-VCC, see https://www.amazon.com/Teyleten-Robot-Display-Interface-240x240/dp/B0B7TFRNN1/ for an example)

• 1x or 2x Cirque touchpads

• 1x or 2x VIK compatible modules (Recommend Fingerpunch for all VIK modules: https://fingerpunch.xyz/product-category/vik-modules/ )

***Please note this is a fully DIY kit, with the main MCU being self-sourced, and all soldering done by the customer. This is a intermediate level build, and it is highly recommend that you have some SMD soldering experience, and experience using a multimeter for continuity testing. Please check for continuity between VCC and GND on your MCUs on both sides before plugging into a USB port, if you detect a short, do not plug the keyboard into a USB port to prevent damage, and check your soldering. Split Logic Keyboards is not responsible for damaged equipment due to faulty soldering or MCUs. All support is provided through our Discord server #build-help channel.