To add extras, such as plates or PCBs to your order, click here Link Split Ergo Group Buy Info: Pre-order starts: May 16 - June 16, 2025 Keyboard Kit includes: Wired version 1x 6063 aluminum left case 1x 6063 aluminum left wired cover 1x Left hotswap PCB including rotary encoder 1x 6063 aluminum right case 1x 6063 aluminum right wired cover 1x Right hotswap PCB including rotary encoder 2x Brass encoder knobs (silver) 2x Polycarbonate plate (reversible) 2x SH1107-powered OLED screens 12x Poron gaskets 8x 8mm bumpons USB-C to USB-C cable Assorted hardware and screws Microfiber cloth Hard carry case Wireless version 1x 6063 aluminum left case 1x 6063 aluminum left wireless cover 1x Left wireless hotswap PCB including rotary encoder 1x 6063 aluminum right case 1x 6063 aluminum right wireless cover 1x Right wireless hotswap PCB including rotary encoder 2x Brass encoder knobs (silver) 2x Polycarbonate plate (reversible) 2x Acrylic insert (black) 2x 230mAh battery (availability may depend on region) 12x Poron gaskets 2x Battery gasket 8x 8mm bumponsUSB-C to USB-C cable (for ease of charging) Assorted hardware and screws Microfiber cloth Hard carry case Specifications: Choice of wired hotswap or wireless hotswap versions (see more details below) Anodized 6063 aluminum cases Ergonomic column-staggered layout, based on the Solfe58 V2 USB-C interconnect Rotary encoders with shiny brass knobs (silver) Aluminum screen covers Hybrid tray/gasket mount 1.2mm PCB 0° angle case ¼” threaded holes in the center of each half, for use with off-the-shelf tenting solutions Link Split Ergo A Column-staggered split keyboard based on the Sofle58 v2 | GB begins May 16th The Link split ergo is an upcoming keyboard project from us at CannonKeys that aims to fill a gap in the ergo market. We've designed our own wired PCB that uses an RP2040 with USB-C interconnectivity, a wireless ZMK PCB that allows for completely cableless user experience, and high profile CNC aluminum case that maintains compatibility with several OEM tenting solutions. There will also be tenting solutions designed by our team for link specifically that will be open sourced after the group buy. The Path to Wireless Due to popular demand, Link will have a wireless option! The path to get to wireless support with minimal compromise was tricky, but we were able to make it happen. The BT version of Link will run on ZMK, and have optional screens that are built with wireless in mind. Continue reading to learn more about the wireless version of Link, and to take a look at the prototyping process. Maintaining the Vision The dual screens lie at the core of the Link, but it makes things tricky (and more expensive). We didn't want to lose this functionality completely, so we are going to be including an acrylic screen cover that screws into where the screen would be shown, and offer Nice!views as addons. This allows us to keep the price lower, and still offer expansion for those who want the no-compromise version. The Nice!view uses e-ink to achieve efficient power usage, enabling us to have optional screens on the wireless version. To learn more about Nice!view, click here. Truly Wireless Thanks to the efficiency of ZMK, we are able to use a small battery that still offers plenty of days per charge. Premium split keyboard feel and performance, finally available with open source BT capabilities. Tenting Solutions We've designed and tested tenting bases for the Link that will be open sourced for the group buy. We are still deciding if this is something we will offer for sale as an inexpensive 3D printed addon, but regardless of our decision there the design will be open sourced for you to customize and tinker with. Additionally, there are ¼-20 UNC threaded holes in the bottom of the case so any already existing tripod/tenting solutions that use the formfactor can be installed on Link. Mounting Style Link uses a unique combination of gasket and tray mounting in order to achieve a softer typing feel without the need for a top case. Gaskets are mounted inside the tray case, which align with various points on the PCB. The plate assembly is then screwed down into the case, which allows the PCB to be comfortably suspended on the gaskets to effectively dampen the vibration from typing regardless of typing force.
