Gherkin Kit

The Gherkin is a fun-sized keyboard project. With 30 keys, it offers a compact ortho layout that fits all of the alpha keys and a few mods in the base layer.

With a bare PCB, it is also a good kit to practice/learn soldering with. You’ll learn to solder diodes, switches, and a Pro Micro board. The PCB is also compatible with the Elite-C board, which can be bought from other vendors.

Once built, you can flash QMK software and customize your very own layout. I personally enjoy using my Gherkin as a large macropad to have a lot of quick shortcuts to commonly used functions such as volume control and function keys.

For colors reference, see the Google Photos album

What’s included?

• (1) PCB, unassembled
• (1) Pro micro
• (30) diodes
• (1 of each) Top and bottom acrylic plates
• Screw color of your choice with brass standoffs
• Rubber feet

Things you will need:

• 30 switches (MX style)
• Keycaps
• USB cable (specifically, micro USB if using the Pro Micro)
• Soldering tools