Aurora Series case compatibility
We recognise that we can't provide every combination of material and shape that people may be interested in, so instead we've made it easy to create your own based on our files. Aurora Series keyboards are also frequently compatible with existing case designs, whether provided by the community or by other vendors.
If you're looking for the case files, you can view them on our Github page:
View the Aurora case filesCompatibility
The Aurora Series keyboards are all compatible with their open-source counterparts, with very few exceptions (see below). That means that you can use any case that was designed for the keyboard it was based on.
All keyboards in the Aurora Series are MX-spaced, meaning that the spacing between keys is 19.05mm x 19.05mm. This is true regardless of the version, so the spacing is the same between the MX, Choc and hand-solder versions.
For some of the Aurora Series keyboards, the open-source counterpart has many variants. These individual variants may have different case requirements. We've noted below on which keyboard each Aurora Series version is based, and what to look for.
When using a wireless controller, you may want to use a power switch. This can impact the choice of case, so we've made a note of its position for each keyboard so you can look whether the power switch is still accessible with your case of choice. If your case doesn't allow room to access the switch, you can consider using ZMK's "Soft Off" feature instead of using a physical switch.
When in doubt, you can download the DXF files on our Github page and compare these to the case you're looking at.
Aurora Corne
Based on the Corne Cherry v2.1.
The outer column of the Aurora Corne can be broken off to form a 3x5 grid instead of the default 3x6. The cases sold at splitkb.com are not compatible with this smaller configuration, but the open source files of the original Corne can be used to this end.
When using a wireless controller: The power switch is located below the USB C port of the controller, on the bottom side of the PCB.
Aurora Helix
Based on the Helix.
The bottom row of the Aurora Helix can be broken off to form a 4x6 grid instead of the default 5x6. The cases sold at splitkb.com are not compatible with this smaller configuration, but the open source files of the original Helix can be used to this end.
When using a wireless controller: The power switch is located below the USB C port of the controller, on the bottom side of the PCB.
Aurora Lily58
Based on the Lily58.
When using a wireless controller: The power switch is located next to the reset button, on the top side of the PCB.
Aurora Sofle v2
Based on the Sofle v2 soldered.
When using a wireless controller: The power switch is located next to the rotary encoder above the thumb cluster, on the bottom side of the PCB.
Aurora Sweep
Based on the Sweep Bling MX.
The Sweep has many different versions, be sure to compare the outlines and mounting hole positions.
When using a wireless controller: The power switch is located next to the outermost thumb key, on the bottom side of the PCB.