Hi guys, I’m looking to switch from a Zoom65 EE to an ergo keyboard. I have a feeling a product with my needs doesn’t exist and I’d have to go custom…

  • split kb
  • wireless to PC (wireless between keyboard halves a plus but not necessary)
  • 2.5ghz dongle would be sweet but not necessary
  • switch hotswap
  • led lighting (doesn’t have to be per key)
  • variable tenting
  • travel case?

I’m located in the US. My budget can go up to $350.

  • @L_Ark_Aria@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1•1 year ago

    I dont think your going to find a keyboard thats is off the shelf that fits all those requirements. Besides the Advatage 360, theres the Dygma Defy for 500 USD (with all those extras you want, 325 with no tenting and wired, and its not coming out anytime soon). You can go to Esty and search for a “dactyl manuform”

    Thebigskree (https://skree.us/) ~350 USD, Is wireless, hotswap, but not RGB, but the pcbs seem to support it. Going to have to contact them. RGB sucks up the battery fast, maybe thats why the option isn’t available.

    Cyboards ( https://www.cyboard.digital/ ) 245 to 385 USD, depending #keys, has RGB, but not wireless.

    Wyderbuilds (https://wylderbuilds.com/shop/p/dactyl-manuform-build) ~ 300 USD, RGB, hotswap, not wireless.

    Theres not alot of readily available wireless ergo keyboards. Gonna have to ask yourself do you really need it? If you drop the wireless requirement, you’ll have Way more options, or go DIY.

    https://ergomech.store/ Solfe RGB

    https://keeb.io/ - Iris and others

    https://falba.tech/ - Wireless splits available, not so sure about RGB options, if any.

    Hope it helps.