# Boardsource 5x12 Ortho

![Boardsource5x12](https://boardsource.imgix.net/74abb511-792e-42d9-9f6e-8100c521b2e0.jpg?raw=true)
![Boardsource5x12LP](https://boardsource.imgix.net/57ad3f69-3c88-4ae8-9592-6e4d2f45a58e.jpg?raw=true)

5x12 ortholinear -- for when just really don't want to give up your number row.
The 5x12 ortholinear keyboard is a common ortholinear layout that many people
prefer because it includes a number row. Made popular by Jack's Preonic from
OLKB, the 5x12 ortholinear layout is a great option for those who want to try
ortholinear but feel they aren't ready to make the jump to a 40%. The 5x12 Ortho
is an approachable keyboard with hotswap compatibility.

Retailers (USA)  
5x12  
[Boardsource](https://boardsource.xyz/store/5ecb802c86879c9a0c22db61)  
Low Profile 5x12
[Boardsource](https://boardsource.xyz/store/5ecb822386879c9a0c22db84)  

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