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[Show] We hated split keyboard cable clutter, so we CNC-machined our own 420g truly wireless board (ZMK) (elimkeys.com)
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Hey Fediverse,

Our team wanted to share a hardware project we've been pouring our hearts into. We love the ergonomics of split keyboards, but we were always frustrated by the messy TRRS bridge cables and the bulky plastic/3D-printed cases that usually come with wireless builds.

So, we spent the last few months developing our own solution: Elytra.

The Specs & Philosophy:

100% Truly Wireless: Powered by ZMK. No wires to the PC, and absolutely zero cables between the halves. Just a perfectly clean desk.

Ultralight CNC Aluminum: We applied a biomimetic cutout design on the underside. It gives you the premium feel of a full-metal custom board, but the entire chassis weighs only 420g.

Designed for Longevity: We know this community values hardware that lasts. The design is modular and repair-friendly, making it easy to open up, maintain, or tweak over time.

We just opened our site for early pre-orders. Since the Fediverse has some of the most knowledgeable hardware geeks around, we'd love to get your raw feedback on the layout, the industrial design, or any ZMK configuration tips!

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[-] edantusi@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 hours ago

Totally get what you're saying about the keycaps — they're Choc V2 low-profile specific, so yeah they're not MX-compatible. Feels a bit unfinished visually at first, honestly. On the full ergo thing — we debated that a lot in the design phase. The honest answer is: ortholinear/columnar is a serious learning curve, and once you've adapted, going back to a regular keyboard feels genuinely wrong. For people who also use a work laptop or someone else's machine regularly, that's a real friction point. We didn't want to make something you'd have to relearn everything to use. The split layout alone handles the biggest ergonomic win — each hand sitting at its natural angle — without asking you to retrain years of muscle memory. The tenting kit and wrist rest are there if you want to go deeper, but they're optional. Best ergo keyboard is the one you'll actually use every day.

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