# Boardsource 4x12 Ortho

![Boardsource4x12](https://boardsource.imgix.net/164c3388-5057-46c8-8fcd-82c58c7870ce.jpg?raw=true)
![Boardsource4x12LP](https://boardsource.imgix.net/c2108ea4-7d70-4327-b4b4-88c8191b1369.jpg?raw=true)

The 4x12 ortholinear keyboard is an extremely common and beloved layout within
the keyboard community. Made popular by Jack's Planck from OLKB, the 4x12
ortholinear layout is possibly the most popular non-staggered layout available.

Retailers (USA)  
4x12  
[Boardsource](https://boardsource.xyz/store/5ecb78d286879c9a0c22dafd )  
Low profile 4x12  
[Boardsource](https://boardsource.xyz/store/5ecb7dad86879c9a0c22db32)  

Extensions enabled by default  
- [Layers](/docs/en/layers.md) Need more keys than switches? Use layers.
- [MediaKeys](/docs/en/media_keys.md) Control volume and other media functions

Common Extensions
- [Power](/docs/en/power.md) Powersaving features for battery life

## Microcontroller support

Update this line in `kb.py` to any supported microcontroller in `kmk/quickpin/pro_micro`:

```python
from kmk.quickpin.pro_micro.boardsource_blok import pinout as pins