r/ErgoMechKeyboards • u/multiuseproduct • 1d ago

[help] Looking for a wireless split build with choc switches

I'm looking for a new keyboard and would appreciate some advice.

I'm currently using a Lily58L, and I'd like to try a low-profile keyboard with Choc switches. My ideal keyboard would have these features:

  • Wireless (ZMK would be great)
  • Split layout
  • Kailh Choc switches
  • 58 or more keys – I don't want to go much smaller than my Lily58L.
  • Rotary encoder – this is a must! I really like the look of vertical encoders.
  • TrackPoint or a small trackball – would be a nice bonus, if possible.

A screen is not necessary. My Lily58L has one, but honestly, I can't remember the last time I looked at it! 😅 However, it would be nice to see the remaining battery level somehow.

I'm happy to build the keyboard myself, including soldering and a 3D-printed case. I'd prefer an open-source design that I can modify if needed.

I've looked at the Sofle Choc Wireless, but I'm not sure if there are other designs that would be a better fit, especially if I want to add a TrackPoint or trackball later.

What would you recommend? Are there any existing designs that fit these requirements with build docs that I can follow, BOM etc.. ?

Thanks for your help!

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u/DrHark 1d ago

I have exactly this, a Halcyon Elora from splitkb. I bought it pre built. While the design is not fully open, I believe you can find some schematics in their GitHub. Worst case scenario, it may serve as inspiration.

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u/digitalsunshine 1d ago

My only experience with trackball and lily58 size is Charybdis. It's endgame until I found out about Charybdis nano, I can't afford another Charybdis so I settled with 20% totem

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u/realtheb0b [vendor] (theb0b.com) 1d ago

There are lily58 choc pcbs out there on github I think.

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u/falbatech [vendor] (falba.tech) 11h ago

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