Killer Whale

Please read our Buyer's Guide to help navigate through the various options.

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Killer Whale keyboard is a split keyboard with a unique and versatile thumb cluster, created by Taro Hayashi.

Main features:

• 48-56 keys (4 key thumb cluster on each side)
• 30 degree tilt
• trackball, d-pad or joystick thumb cluster on each side
• built in scroll wheel and toggle switch on each side
• modular build - thumb clusters can be swapped for others (or removed altogether)

In addition to these functional features, Killer Whale offers a unique look with acrylic or printed pillars that structurally support the different parts of the keyboard. See this video to get an idea of its build process and capabilities!

The base price comes in kit form and includes:

• 2 x Pi Pico controllers with USB C sockets
• 2 x PCB sets (BASE, SIDE, ADD and TOP)
• Acrylic plates and/or printed parts (pick Custom under Colorway to fully customize these for an extra fee)
• SMD parts: diodes, capacitors, resistors, regulator
• MX hotswap sockets, TRRS jacks, pin headers and sockets
• Toggle switch, scroll wheel + encoder (for ADD unit)
• Fasteners: screws, nuts, washers, rubber feet
  

Configuration dependent:

• For trackball side unit: bearings, PMW3360 trackball sensor and lens
• For joystick side unit: analog joystick, pressable (Kailh CPJ1311)
  
• For D-pad side unit: Kailh mute buttons

Optional:

• SK6812 mini-e LEDs
• 128x32 OLEDs

To complete the build, you'll need:

• 48-56 switches + keycaps
• 34mm trackball (if side is picked)
• TRRS + USB C cables

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Killer Whale is also sold on Yushakobo, a popular Japanese marketplace. The version brought by holykeebs brings a few "quality of life" improvements that make the build easier, without sacrificing the tenets that make this keyboard awesome.