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Title: [IC] SplittyKitty - A Cat-Themed 65% Split Keyboard !GB IS LIVE!
Post by: Oddikeys Studio on Mon, 07 April 2025, 22:40:57
SplittyKitty – Group Buy is LIVE!

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Buy Now (Unikeys) (https://unikeyboards.com/products/splitty-kitty-keyboard-kit) | Discord (https://discord.gg/BnY8uCS2we) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oddikeys/)

Introduction
Hello everyone! Audrey here from Oddikeys Studio. After over a year of designing, prototyping, and testing with the help of friends, I’m thrilled to announce that the SplittyKitty group buy is now officially LIVE! 🐾

This project was born from a love of keyboards (and cats) and aims to bring a playful yet functional split keyboard option to the community—especially for those who enjoy more whimsical and feminine designs.

Design Highlights
• Bold, rounded silhouette (chonky cat-approved 🐱) 
• Magnetic, swappable cat ear pieces in different colors 
• Collar-shaped wrist rest with interchangeable heart/bell badges (RGB shines through) 
• Skeleton fish badge (left side) + Cat paw badge (right side) 
• Cat ear-shaped silicone bumpers (final version upgrade) 
• Backplate features a cat face made of layered design elements

Specs
• Tri-Mode PCB (USB-C / 2.4G / Bluetooth) 
• South-facing RGB 
• 1.2 mm flexcut PCB 
• 65% split layout with gasket mount structure 
• Extra keys via removable badges 
• Weight: ~2890g per half (~5780g total)

Pricing & Timeline
• Keyboard Kit: $260 USD 
• Optional Collar Wrist Rests: $60 USD 
• Group Buy Dates: August 28 – September 12, 2025 
• MOQ: 100 Units 
• Estimated Fulfillment: Mid-December 2025

Vendors
• China: Anthem Studio 
• International: Unikeys (https://unikeyboards.com/products/splitty-kitty-keyboard-kit) 
• Other Regions: TBD

Media
📹 Typing Test Video (https://www.instagram.com/p/DLVQqfQJWcj/)

Sample Photos
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Final production will include cat-ear silicone grips.

Renders
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Change Log
04.07.2024 – Published IC 
07.02.2025 – Added vendors, sample photos, GB/pricing estimates 
08.17.2025 – Updated vendors (Unikeys confirmed), refined sample photos/pricing 
08.29.2025 – Group Buy live!
Title: Re: [IC] SplittyKitty - A Cat-Themed 65% Split Keyboard
Post by: DirtyGingy on Mon, 07 April 2025, 23:03:28
I love and hate this. But I live more because I hate it. I hope this goes through for just how cute and silly it is. I'm tempted to get it just for that reason. Good luck with the IC!
Title: Re: [IC] SplittyKitty - A Cat-Themed 65% Split Keyboard
Post by: derpkowo on Mon, 28 April 2025, 22:19:27
It's so cute!! Please be kind to my wallet it's going to be hard to resist this ;w;
Title: Re: [IC] SplittyKitty - A Cat-Themed 65% Split Keyboard
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Fri, 02 May 2025, 15:12:13
the amount of space in this hobby for cat-boards always astounds me. glwic!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] SplittyKitty - A Cat-Themed 65% Split Keyboard
Post by: aumz.work on Fri, 09 May 2025, 20:13:46
It's cute and a lovely color
Title: Re: [IC] SplittyKitty - A Cat-Themed 65% Split Keyboard
Post by: Metakeebs on Thu, 15 May 2025, 09:55:19
Want to know the price asap. I want to buy one for my gf :p
Title: Re: [IC] SplittyKitty - A Cat-Themed 65% Split Keyboard
Post by: BloodyEvilWings on Tue, 01 July 2025, 03:24:06
WOW! That is really an adorable design, but it looks like it is a bit too heavy and oversized?
Title: Re: [IC] SplittyKitty - A Cat-Themed 65% Split Keyboard
Post by: Chochigum on Tue, 01 July 2025, 03:49:12
wow nearly 3kg per side is chonky af. Is there a proto already? I'm glad we're getting more splits and especially unique ones at that so GLWIC! I really hope to see this irl someday
Title: Re: [IC] SplittyKitty - A Cat-Themed 65% Split Keyboard
Post by: Oddikeys Studio on Wed, 02 July 2025, 22:33:56
Quote from: Chochigum on Tue, 01 July 2025, 03:49:12
wow nearly 3kg per side is chonky af. Is there a proto already? I'm glad we're getting more splits and especially unique ones at that so GLWIC! I really hope to see this irl someday
I've just added some photos of the prototype I took recently c: Super excited for you to see!
Title: Re: [IC] SplittyKitty - A Cat-Themed 65% Split Keyboard
Post by: dinobx on Fri, 04 July 2025, 14:13:07
Quote from: Oddikeys Studio on Mon, 07 April 2025, 22:40:57
a split design that caters to those who prefer more feminine designs for their boards.

"a split design that cat-ers to those who..." great pun right there :D GLWIC! love how unique this is. I could definitely see this as a great gift :P
Title: Re: [IC] SplittyKitty - A Cat-Themed 65% Split Keyboard
Post by: Oddikeys Studio on Sun, 17 August 2025, 14:43:39
Quote from: derpkowo on Mon, 28 April 2025, 22:19:27
It's so cute!! Please be kind to my wallet it's going to be hard to resist this ;w;

Pricing has been added! $260 for the base kit :)
Title: Re: [IC] SplittyKitty - A Cat-Themed 65% Split Keyboard !GB IS LIVE!
Post by: Oddikeys Studio on Fri, 29 August 2025, 14:00:26
Hey everyone! Just a quick update 🐾 
The SplittyKitty Group Buy is officially live 🎉 

We’ve also added some new sample shots at the top of the post so you can check out the latest pink + black combos. 

👉 Buy now at Unikeys (https://unikeyboards.com/products/splitty-kitty-keyboard-kit) 
👉 GB runs August 28 – September 12 

Thanks so much for all the support so far — can’t wait to see which colors everyone picks! 💕