Stop Using TRRS for Split-Keyboard Interconnects!

TRRS (Tip Ring Ring Sleeve, or, as you may know it, &ldquo;headphone jack with microphone support&rdquo;) cables have long been the go to connector between split keyboard halves. They are cheap, compact, and thanks to their popularity, come in a variety of aesthetic styles. However, TRRS jacks were only designed for passive electrical components, and expose one large flaw when used actively. When…