La nc

This keyboard has been succeeded by Lancer. If you're interested in la_nc - I recommend building a Lancer instead.

la_nc

Inspired by keyboards like Planck, Lumberjack and Lesovoz, la_nc aims to deliver a lightly split, ortho typing experience in a similar footprint, as well as an easy build process.

The name comes from the design process: take a Planck, remove a column from each side, then split it down the middle. Planck -> lanc -> la_nc.

Features

• 42 keys in a unique take on ortholinear layouts
• Supports MX switches through Kailh hotswap sockets, with reinforced ai03's antishear socket pads
• Powered by a ProMicro or a compatible MCU board
• Optional support for an SSD1306 OLED screen

BOM

• PCB
• top plate
• bottom plate
• ProMicro compatible MCU board
• 42x SMD diodes (1N4148W SOD123)
• 42x Kailh hotswap sockets
• 1x 3x6mm 2-pin tactile reset button
• 16x M2x5 screws
• 8x M2x8 standoffs
• 42x MX switches
• 42x 1U keycaps

Optionally:

• ProMicro socket (24-pin wide)
• SSD1306 128x32 OLED screen
• OLED socket (4-pin)

Build guide

TODO

QMK Firmware

You can find the firmware under subrezon/la_nc in the official QMK repository: https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/subrezon/la_nc

Here's an example of flashing the keyboard with the default firmware:

make subrezon/la_nc:default:flash

Or, using the QMK CLI:

qmk flash -kb subrezon/la_nc -km default

If you're unsure what to do with this information, check out the QMK Documentation for information on how to get started with QMK.

If you're building la_nc without the OLED screen, make sure to disable it in the rules.mk of your keymap:

OLED_ENABLE = false

Coming soon

• Build guide
• Acrylic cover for the gap in the middle
• Soldered PCB option (MX, Alps, Choc)
• Hotswap Choc support
• OR, Support for 2U keys in the bottom row
• High & Low profile 3D-printable cases

Special thanks

• ai03 and foostan - for the Kicad libraries
• The r/MechanicalKeyboards and r/ErgoMechKeyboards - for the feedback, critique and support