I like how long the battery lasts on the k400, the range, and it’s such a nice accessory for when I’m on the couch and navigating my PC from the television. Having trackpad right there is great too.
But, the typing experience is really lacking. Has there been any quality options to this?
If only the Shinobi and Shura were bluetooth… They aren’t QMK or hotswap though…
I currently use one of these (not mechanical) for my couch needs but would love to see a more open mechanical version. I have a tex yoda II that I use at my desk.
Anyway I realize none of these things are even close to what you want… sorry I don’t have any better suggestions.
Yeah, there’s been so many interesting keyboards made of various sizes, ergo keyboards, and numpads. But, the wireless mechanical keyboard with a trackpad continues to be the elusive white whale.
There have been several boards designed recently with a cirque trackpad as a component in the diy space, but my understanding is that the cirque is currently quite power hungry. Meaning, if you make those boards wireless and also have the trackpad the battery life won’t be great. I think there may be firmware support issues for ZMK as well.
Examples include the MechWild Sugar Glider (https://mechwild.com/product/sugar-glider/) and Fingerpunch faux fox keyboard (http://fingerpunch.xyz/product/faux-fox-keyboard-v2/). Either of those I’d recommend going wired instead, which isn’t quite what you’re looking for.
Also they’re DIY kits, which are my personal preference but I know not everyone’s cup of tea.
That looks intersting but yeah does look more involved that what I’m used to, and the battery would be an issue. But the faux fox keyboard looks so cool and perfect in design that I’d like to try it out.
I just confirmed with someone with much more know-how than me on ZMK, they said pointing devices aren’t currently supported. That means the faux fox keyboard or sugar glider would have to be wired if you wanted to have a touchpad, which isn’t great for the tv use case.
Ah that’s a shame thank you for checking up on it.