rel:: [[mechanical keyboards]]
# ergodox
Ergodox is an [[Open Source]] keyboard project with ergonomics and customization in mind. You may build your own or purchase a [pre-assembled, commercial version](http://ergodox-ez.com/).
Key characteristics are
- split design
- ortholinear columns with a column stagger rather than a typical row stagger
- easily sourced components
- flashed firmware, completely programmable
- 76-80 Cherry MX style mechanical switches
- thumb clusters inspired by Kinesis layout
## Reference
- [ergodox project page](https://www.ergodox.io/)
- [ergodox-ez](https://ergodox-ez.com/)
- [my latest layout](https://configure.zsa.io/ergodox-ez/layouts/Kr7z4/latest/0)
- [[ergodox_ez_glow_paulbauer_Kr7z4_vxzPR.hex]]
## Log
- [x] [[2021-05-03]] document ergodox layout
- https://configure.zsa.io/ergodox-ez/layouts/Kr7z4/latest/0