Ximi:
- integrated RP2040 controllers
- left Cirque trackpad
- right trackball (golden trackball from Perixx)
- dual rotary encoders
- dual haptic feedback
- audio buzzer
- 3 way thumb switches
- Gazzew U4 switches
- MT3 Pulse keycaps
- MJF nylon case printed by JLCPCB
That’s a really cool build, well done! I’m wondering how you’re using the trackball and mouse clicks. Do you use the trackball with your index and middle finger and have left and right mouse click on the thumb keys to press them with the thumb?
Yes I use the trackball with my index and middle finger and the 3 way thumb switch is mapped to left/middle/right mouse click. The trackpad is used for scrolling.
Ohhh I didn’t even recognize there was a little switch. Really cool! Thank you
Yeah, it’s not that visible in the other picture 😅
This is the board I want to build for work! Just need to learn to solder first lol.
Is there a less expensive option for a first time split ergo keyboard to give it a try before investing more money?
I never found anything that I considered “budget”. Even the cheapest split mechs on ebay are $100, and I don’t think I’d trust any of those.
If you give up the mechanical part and just want to try a split, I’m seeing those starting around $40 shipped.
I have no problem spending the money on a good setup I just don’t have the funds to be able to jump right in spending like $300+ before I even know if I like the split setup
If you can solder there’s lots of inexpensive split PCBs available, e.g https://www.littlekeyboards.com/collections/new-products/products/corne-mx-hotswap-pcb-kit-v3
This is beautiful. How much did it end up costing al told?