[IC] Mokulua - 65% Alice-like Split DIY Kit

[MechWild]

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Prototype

Say Aloha (Hello in Hawaiian) to MechWild’s next board, the Mokulua, named after the Mokulua islands, a pair of islands off the coast of Oahu.

This is our first split board and we went with a 65% Alice-style layout. Both halves use Pro Micros and the halves connect using USB-C ports. This kit will be another FR4 sandwich kit but with a twist! The bottom plate will be laser cut acrylic this time.

Group Buy Details:

• GB Dates: February 18th - March 14th
• Fulfillment: Late May/early June
• Target Price: 60 USD
• Product Page: https://mechwild.com/product/mokulua/

Features:

• 65% Alice-style layout
• SMD RGB LEDs
• Both halves can be used standalone
• OLED and optional knob on both halves
• FR4 switch plate, acrylic bottom plate
• QMK and VIA support
• Supports all Pro Micro compatible dev boards

Addons:

• Upgrade to USB-C Pro Micro
• USB port soldering
• C to C cable

These are just the most notable addons we’ll be offering for the GB. There will be our usual selection of addons as well on the product page.

Layouts

Currently, the prototype uses a reversible PCB so the right half stagger is a bit different from traditional boards. We are working on a right half PCB with a more typical layout. Other changes we are making are changing the screw placement and OLED cutout. We are deciding on what final appearance the acrylic bottom plates should have. We are also considering some acrylic embellishments to go on top of the board.

Things we still need to do:

• Finalize bottom acrylic designs and options
• Topside acrylic pieces
• Modify OLED cutout
• Right half PCB with traditional stagger
• Adjust screw placement

IC Form again.

Mahalo for your time and feedback on the Mokulua split keyboard. Aloha, a hui hou! (Aloha also means goodbye in Hawaiian)

[Pyroo]

i think you should consider having it be easier to get keycaps for the board, i dont see the point in having to use a 40s kit for a cheap stacked fr4 board that could also just support ansi/iso enter

[Wonderfool]

I love the idea, but what you call the "mirrored" right half looks like it has the more common layout to me.  It's the "non-mirrored" right half that seems off - It has the 7 key positioned to the left of Y.

[Gangster]

looks awesome cant wait to see more of this project

[Extra Fox]

I've yet to be disappointed with a MechWild product, I'm in for the craic.

[EdgeOfInfinity]

i'll have to add this one to the MW collection 

[yeanomaybe]

I love the idea, but what you call the "mirrored" right half looks like it has the more common layout to me.  It's the "non-mirrored" right half that seems off - It has the 7 key positioned to the left of Y.

The reason for the non-mirrored is for the row stagger. Compare the positions of Y and H on the mirrored half to another row stagger board and you can see the difference.

I'm hyped for it, would probably look for non-mirrored for me just because of the touch-typing adjustment. I can get used to the numbers moving easier than the letters.

[kajahtaa]

Always love your ideas.

[royaltnetennba]

Love the name. Can’t wait!

[DarkS7R]

Any chance of adding ZMK support?

[MechWild]

Hey, everyone. The GB went live a few hours ago so we're submitting a GB thread and locking this thread up.

The kit is purchasable here at this product link.

If you have any questions, we've got a pretty active Discord server.