{"product_id":"quefrency-rev-5-0","title":"keeb.io Quefrency \/ rev 5.0","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Quefrency by keeb.io is a nice middle ground between a split keyboard and a \"normal\" form-factor keyboard. It comes preassembled, so there's \u003cstrong\u003eno need for soldering\u003c\/strong\u003e or tools beyond a screwdriver. It has many layout options, and if you're used to a normal keyboard, using this will allow you to split the halves yet not have to commit to learning a whole new layout straight away. Convenient!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's the Quefrency keyboard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A 60%\/65%\/65XT split staggered keyboard, with 2x5 macro section option for the left half. Pronounced as \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekeew-fren-see.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's new in Rev. 5?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRev. 5 of the Quefrency with hotswap sockets adds these two changes on top of \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/keeb.io\/products\/quefrency-rev-4-65-split-staggered-keyboard\"\u003eRev. 4\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStepped Caps Lock support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSupport for Right half bottom row of 2.75u + 6x1u, in addition to the previous configuration of 2.75u\/1.25u\/1.25u__3x1u\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOption for rotary encoders at top left and top right corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRotary encoders need to be soldered in (not hotswappable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's recommended to add a 4mm foam piece or \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/splitkb.com\/products\/skuf-silicone-rubber-feet\"\u003esilicone bumper\u003c\/a\u003e below the PCB where the encoder is and the bottom plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eANSI support only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLayouts supported:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.keyboard-layout-editor.com\/#\/gists\/6a2a70e406013b23ecf2b93e9f5b9c15\"\u003eQuefrency Rev. 5 KLE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMacro section on left half and right column on right half can optionally be broken off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUSB-C ports for both connection to computer and between halves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompatible with MX-style switches only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/qmk.fm\/\"\u003eQMK compatible\u003c\/a\u003e, pre-flashed with\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/caniusevia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVIA support\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompatible with \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/splitkb.com\/products\/quefrency-cases\"\u003eFR4 Plate Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeft PCB and Right PCB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne size fits all - Left PCB can have macro section broken off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's required?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"MX switches at splitkb.com\" href=\"https:\/\/splitkb.com\/collections\/switches-and-keycaps?filter.p.m.my_fields.switch_compatibility=MX\"\u003eMX-compatible switches\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Quefrency case parts at splitkb.com\" href=\"https:\/\/splitkb.com\/products\/quefrency-cases\"\u003eQuefrency Plate Kit\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splitkb.com\/collections\/keyboard-parts\/products\/usb-c-to-c-cable\"\u003eUSB-C to USB-C cable\u003c\/a\u003e for the interconnect between the two halves;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Cherry 2u PCB Mount Stabilizer at splitkb.com\" href=\"https:\/\/splitkb.com\/products\/cherry-2u-pcb-mount-stabilizer\"\u003ePCB-mount MX stabilizers\u003c\/a\u003e - Most configurations will use 5 stabilizers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splitkb.com\/collections\/keyboard-parts\/products\/usb-c-host-connect-cable\"\u003eUSB-C cable\u003c\/a\u003e for the connection between the keyboard and your computer or device;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Rotary encoders and knobs at splitkb.com\" href=\"https:\/\/splitkb.com\/collections\/keyboard-parts?filter.p.m.my_fields.component_type=Rotary+Encoder\"\u003eRotary Encoder\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eknobs\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"SKUF Silicone Rubber Feet\" href=\"https:\/\/splitkb.com\/products\/skuf-silicone-rubber-feet\"\u003eSKUF Keyboard Feet\u003c\/a\u003e (optional);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3D-printed case to supplement plates (optional);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUp to 86 MX switches:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the left side:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe main area has 30 switches;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe left macro area has 10 switches, or 9 switches and a rotary encoder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOn the right side:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe main area has between 35 and 37 switches;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe right macro area has 5 switches, or 4 switches and a rotary encoder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFirmware\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe default keymapping that the board is pre-programmed with can be found here: \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.keeb.io\/default-keymaps\"\u003eDefault Keymaps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuild Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.keeb.io\/quefrency-hotswap-build-guide\"\u003eQuefrency Rev. 4\/5 Hotswap Build Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemarks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs this keyboard supports a great number of layout options, we can't stock every option. As such, we've chosen to support only the full layout, where you don't snap off any parts of the PCB. If you'd like a different setup, you can check out the \u003ca title=\"Quefrency Case on Github\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/keebio\/quefrency-case\"\u003eopen source case files on GitHub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0227\/9171\/6941\/files\/QuefrencyPCB_LT.jpg?v=1698769811\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0227\/9171\/6941\/files\/QuefrencyPCB_RT.jpg?v=1698769815\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0227\/9171\/6941\/files\/QuefrencyPCB_LB.jpg?v=1698769822\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0227\/9171\/6941\/files\/QuefrencyPCB_RB.jpg?v=1698769826\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"splitkb.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45326597521590,"sku":"KBO-QFR-PRP-R50","price":25.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/8251\/1286\/files\/QuefrencyPCBS_T.jpg?v=1785939802","url":"https:\/\/mhkshopmotfy.com\/products\/quefrency-rev-5-0","provider":"Mhkshopmotfy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}