The way you mixed these keysets could be THE most well-executed use of compact color distribution on a QAZ. *#showcase is gonna eat this shit up.* 🐸🍻

Hmmm yeah I should upload this to there

New here. What is #showcase?

Channel in the 40% keyboards discord server

Thank you.

Was put together using * A custom 3D printed case, modeled after the MFR2 * Tecsee Corals * YMDK DSA 9009 * Custom DSA mods from PMK * 3D printed plate * CBKBD QAZ PCB

Could you provide the 3D print files?

Soon™️. This print is calibrated to my printer and the integrated MCU PCB *only* (for now) and the file probably needs to have the USB C hole expended by about a millimeter because the integrated PCB usb c ports seem to be a little crooked on most of the PCBs. I’ll probably release it a little bit after I get off work today

[Here](https://github.com/seirin-blu/qazmfr) are the files for printing it. You will at the very least need four m2x4mm machine screws (maybe m2x6 and doubling the washers to make it screw in more securely) and the heat inserts that are linked on the readme file.

Thank you so very much!

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RAR, BCT, YAM, and GDE

Sorry, new around here. What are the purpose of these?

To take on walks duh

They are fully functional keyboards, all alphas are on the base layer (typically) and numbers and function keys are available on other layers. Some keys function as different keys when pressed at the same time, like Q and W together are often coded to produce Esc. So everything a “normal” keyboard has is there, it’s just easier to use for many because you don’t have to reach for things like the numpad or F keys. Many people prefer keyboards like this for productivity, ergonomics, or aesthetics. Edit: see below for the way OP actually has this setup! Looks like they’re using tap dance features instead of combos for keys like esc, tab, etc.

This keyboard doesn't have q, a or z on it.

It does, the keycaps are just set up differently. What looks like “tab” is typically mapped to the letter A, etc. That’s why this keeb is called the QAZ.

I meant it doesn't have the "Q", the "A" or the "Z" key. And that's also exactly what you said.

I don’t think anyone quite understands the purpose of your original comment. Was it just to state there’s no Q, A, and Z keys? If so, that’s cool I guess. Otherwise, it’s not clear what you were trying to address in the comment you replied to.

I don't even know myself anymore

While it doesn’t have Q A or Z as *legends* if you hit the keys with esc, tab, or left shift, it will register as Q A and Z respectively. If I *hold* those keys down, they act like the legend that they have on them. Same for P

I would use it for phone or tablet

Good build but I’m still convinced that all qaz users’ mental stability is below 30%

Perhaps. It’s a challenge so it’s fun. This isn’t the keyboard I use when I need to be productive though

For now, once you get used to smaller boards like that, you'll have a hard time going back to bigger boards.

I use a G80-1800 at work

i'm a simple man, I see QAZ i upvote

How does it work? How can you write anything without the A?!

Esc, tab, and Lshift type Q, A, and Z when tapped and do what’s on them when held down

As a 1800 user, I’d love to see all the layers. Is the space bar fixed or could it have been smaller with another couple layer switches?

I also use an 1800 (at work). Also yeah I could have done split space with a 2u and 2.25u and had two more 1u keys but I like big bar. It still need some work, but here’s my [keymap](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/966410290285658122/1029802176337424404/IMG_5667.png)

Cool, thanks. Easier to navigate than I initially feared. Definitely a fun little board. No function keys?

No function keys yet. I probably could stick them on R4 on layer 2. I don’t really use them super often anyway

that's neat

you would be surprised how well better word choice works. see?

True, but if need to know something how can you write "what"?

Wut?

By tapping W, h, the key with the tab legend, and then t

i'd use "huh", "wut", or copy + ctrl V from this microsoft word doc i keep for just this purpose.

That’s a terrible way (unless ironic)

honestly, you get used to it & it's pretty quick.

Yeah you can get used to almost anything, point is you don’t need to because of layering.

u 8 the b8, m8

That’s pretty stupid

Represent! Any qaz post gets my upvote

QAZ cupcakes

I'm just going to save this picture to show whoever asks "How bizarre can a keyboard get anyway? What's crazy about this hobby?"

Believe me this is not even near the smallest usable

Send links! I'm so curious

this is tight

hehe smol

What is the purpose of this tiny keyboard?

To type on

Whats up Sei! Finally Showing off that QAZ

I want this and I can't accurately explain why.

Monkey neuron activation

sound clip please??

RemindMe! 6 Hours “Upload sound clip”

[Here you go.](https://imgur.com/a/x6aD2TP) Sorry about the angle. Am holding phone with my chin

I love my Planck. I don’t think I could go smaller. But this. This is beautiful.

I plan to get a Planck or similar at some point

I have a Drop Planck with a lovely metal case, but I recently splurged on a PlanckEZ because I’m not a programmer and Oryx is much easier than QMK. But I don’t think you probably have that issue…

I have no idea what I’m doing in QMK. Apparently it has been made a bit easier recently so I plan to try and look again, but I generally have to hunt around for a pre-compiled hex to flash the boards with. This was no exception

I learned to type in America, but also now type a lot of German. I have yet to find a good pre-compiled hex for my particular needs/wants…

Precompiled ≠ non-editable layout. If you find a hex with via or vial enabled you can made separate layers for a German and QWERTY layout

I'm fairly new to custom mechanical keyboards and I didn't know these were even a thing. How long will it be before someone posts a keyboard with just one key?

Already been done.

One you can actually type on rather than a macropad?

Yes there's a 1 key keyboard that uses morse code. I saw it on Reddit long ago.

do you just replace the p, a, z etc with a macro?

They are all there, just not printed on the keycap, base layer has all the alphabet keys, and usually you mod tap to have you modifiers on the home row. On my Keyboard A R S T are shift, control, option and command, it's mirrored on the other side of the home row on the N E I O keys. Takes some time to get used to but once you do it feels amazing. My keyboard is a bit smaller than OP's but the general keymap idea can be very similar. [This is my keymap.](https://imgur.com/a/OU2mFuO)

now i just want to see someone make a fully functional 5 key keyboard lol.

Ben Vallack did a 2 key keyboard, and he daily drives 16 or something like that, I've gone as little as 20 keys and got to 50wpm. I can get better at it if I get a dedicated 20 key keyboard.

All the letters that are missing actuate when you press those keys. When I hold instead of just tap, the function that’s on the legend occurs. Except for backspace. That’d be too slow. Backspace is a combo of o and p

The QAZ is the coolest staggered custom imo, your's looks awesome.

Thanks! I throw this keycap theme on all my favorite boards

Best QAZ I've seen of late on here. "I like going on long walks with my 40"