Meet Unicorne - A New Split 40% by Boardsource

Explore the Unicorne ecosystem in this comprehensive showcase by Boardsource! Unicorne is a new 40% split mechanical keyboard. Dive deep into the features and benefits of the Unicorne case, Unicorne PCB, and Booster Packs - our new tenting system.
Unicornes are in-stock and ship immediately from Boardsource.xyz, no Group Buys or Pre-Orders.
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🔗 Links:
Unicorne MX: new.boardsource.xyz/products/...
Unicorne LP: new.boardsource.xyz/products/...
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Chatpers:
00:00 Intro
00:34 Unicorne Cases
01:13 Unicorne SMT PCBs
03:42 Unicorne Plates
05:48 Booster Packs
06:48 Outro
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[@DanielSincere]

This looks amazing! Love the threaded reusable Booster Pack, the USB-C connection between halves. My two Corne LPs from you are still going strong. This looks great for folks getting into keyboards since the PCBs don't need any sautering. Telling all my friends.

[@boardsource1883]

Thank you very much! We appreciate the kind words. I am glad you still love the Corne LP, that is the first product we designed almost 3 years ago now. Unicorne is the first v2 of a product and the Corne LP will always be special to us, I remember opening the first prototypes.

[@xartl]

Excellent offering! Well done with the pre soldered board 🎉

[@boardsource1883]

Thank you very much!

[@JonathanHatcher]

Incredible, definitely picking up a Unicorne!! Thanks for always innovating. Still loving and using my Technik every single day.

[@boardsource1883]

Thank you! I am glad you like it and enjoy your Technik!

[@migashuang8080]

I wish there's an aluminium case for 5 column layout that will be released soon..

[@boardsource1883]

Anything is possible!

[@martinlarsson6621]

Hi, I dont really understand how the break-away 6th outer row works with the case and the plates? Wouldnt that just make it not fit? I'd love to have all of this but 36 instead of 42 keys.

[@guyonlead]

I want the aluminum case so bad. lol. I know you said it fits most corne keyboard layouts but the typeractive version seems slightly different. Would they fit?

[@artstar111]

I was so excited, until I saw no wireless or bluetooth option. Unfortunate deal breaker for me.

[@boardsource1883]

Glad you like it otherwise! Sorry there is no wireless SMT PCB for now, but we are working on it. Remember, if you want wireless and don’t mind soldering or getting one assembled the Unicorne can be made wireless using a DIY PCB w/ nice!nanos and the Legacy plate add-on.

[@KuroMinoltaRR]

@@boardsource1883 how long do you think it would be for a wirelss SMT PCB? because it sounds like the ultimate keyboard if that existed

[@lioneletaba8920]

How can I get one assembled ? I don't see the option on the website@@boardsource1883

[@weimpromptu]

@@boardsource1883 Wireless is gonna meang a whole stream of new user.

[@Danitruc6]

Thanks for this, i'ts just what I was asking, a full aluminium case for the CRKBD and even with tenting system. Ordering one right now. Can you share what is the specific model of the joystic that you are using in that yellow corne plate?

[@boardsource1883]

Hi! The model number for the joystick is JF80K - we will some listed in about a week or so. We weren’t able to sync it up with the release :/ but they are available elsewhere.

[@jon_escamilla_]

This might just be my next keyboard after my Technik!

[@boardsource1883]

Glad you like your Technik :)

[@HombrexGSP]

I will definitely be looking at this keyboard when I consider buying a Corne. Are there any compatibility issues with a fully wireless Corne build?

[@kingdaryl1643]

can you make one for the wireless corne LP?

[@norm1124]

Is the hardware Open-Source? I would like to tinker with a RP2040 split keyboard.

[@Markus-jr6kv]

Nice. Please do something similar to a spilt collumn keyboard with more reachy thumbs and more aggressive pinky stagger.

[@boardsource1883]

Hi! We are always working on releasing new boards and we will have a new 30% soonish you may like :)

[@BenefitbugLive]

Any plans on restocking the joysticks and LP PCB? Thanks

[@boardsource1883]

Oh absolutely. There was a lot of demand for the LP PCB and we didn’t have tons left after Defcon. We have ordered more and hope to have them in about 3 weeks. Joysticks will be re-listed with them. Thanks for your patience. The product will not go out of stock as quickly next time we get our shipment.

Hello! Congrats, the product look awesome and the prices looks reasonable to me. Do you have or plan to have a transport case, sleeve or similar? Regards

[@bradd5961]

This looks great but wondering what remapping software it uses? Hopefully VIAL?

[@boardsource1883]

Vial will be about 1 month out probably. The board ships with a VIA map. The board is compatible with QMK and KMK. Thanks for your interest in the product and I’m glad you like it!

[@bradd5961]

thanks! Please keep all the VIAL users posted once ready!@@boardsource1883

[@ThaiTran-ly2ok]

would love to see the nice nano integration

[@aaallison]

Do you all have any joystick and rotary encoder recommendations?

[@boardsource1883]

We sell the EC11 encoder on our website, but we do not sell 'caps' for it at this time. Joysticks will be listed at the end of this week but there will be limited supply initially.

[@aaallison]

@@boardsource1883 I feel mildly insane not being able to find the ec11 on the components page but thank you so much!! Looking forward to the joystick addition

[@DC-xt1ry]

Out of stock :-(, Any ETA?

[@purplelord8531]

will you be selling the pcb without the case?

[@boardsource1883]

Yes, the PCB is available without the case and is backwards compatible with existing Corne/CRKDB cases. Unfortunately it will be about a 3 week wait for LP/Choc PCBs to be back in stock, but we do still have MX left. You can purchase only the PCB by navigating to the listing you’re interested in and hitting “Configure.” From there you can de-select the items you don’t need and only have the PCB selected. Thank you for your interest in the product!

[@Youkouleleh]

to be honest, i dont really like case who does not cover in a closed fashion the micro controller and oled screen. I 'm not a find of this protection which always come lose for me, or can move. Other wise it looks cool

[@AmazingSpanoMan]

Can these be set up for wireless use? Also, How in the hell did you get the joysticks implemented in ZMK???

[@johnellis4569]

I think their pcb only uses QMK and KMK

[@johnellis4569]

I am probably going to get this and then later on if I want wireless I’ll make a board with nice nanos. based on what i’m hearing should be able to put a wireless board in this case too

[@cCqwertyuiopgw]

Can joystick use by mouse?

[@boardsource1883]

Yes! That is one of the primary uses :) It’s not meant to be a total mouse replacement but it’s good for small tasks so you don’t need to move your hand away from the board.

[@linkert810]

@@boardsource1883 Demo of this possible?

[@FaintArt]

anyone knows cheaper options for ortholinear split keyboard in US which doesn't require soldering or 3d printing

[@norm1124]

How do you want to make a keyboard without soldering?

[@FaintArt]

@@norm1124 pre soldered

[@houssamalucad753]

cool product, but that's a bad use of the microphone, that type only sounds good when your are very close to it, and you should EQ the sound, it's too warm and boomy now. For further range you should look into shotgun microphones.

[@pinch-of-salt]

wish the controllers were swappable the original corne has swappable MCU

[@tinypickle]

Cool product but i dislike how its called the Unicorne. Obviously the unikorn already exists so this seems pointlessly confusing

[@boardsource1883]

Thanks for the kind words about the product! I understand the naming can be confusing, it's always tough for us and I hope it doesn't lead to confusion for users. Thankfully the products are very different at least.