Hey Fediverse,
I’ve been a long-time fan of split keyboards, but I always hated two things: the annoying bridge cables (TRRS) between the halves, and the bulky 3D-printed/acrylic cases if you wanted to go wireless.
I wanted a clean, zero-cable desk setup but with the premium feel of a custom CNC mechanical board. So, I spent the last few months developing this project: Elytra.
Here are the specs I managed to hit:
100% Truly Wireless: Powered by ZMK. No wires to the PC, no wires between the halves.
Ultralight CNC Aluminum: To keep it travel-friendly, we applied a biomimetic cutout design on the underside. The whole full-metal chassis weighs only 420g (0.93 lbs).
Low Profile: Designed for better posture without needing massive wrist rests.
I just got the website up and running for early pre-orders: https://elimkeys.com/
I'm currently working with my manufacturing partner to refine the hardware tolerances and tweaking the ZMK firmware. Since this community knows ergonomic boards better than anyone, I would absolutely love your raw feedback on the layout, design, or any questions about the manufacturing process.
Cheers!
Thanks! Yes, both halves charge independently via USB-C. But in practice, you'll mostly just be charging the left half — it lasts about 3 weeks on a charge. The right half barely drains, maybe once every 2 months. So it's not as much of a faff as it sounds 😄