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ErgoDox FT Low Profile: 76 Key Split Ergonomic Keyboard on Kailh Choc, Wired
€329.27
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ErgoDox FT Low Profile: 76 Key Split Ergonomic Keyboard on Kailh Choc, Wired
Product Details
ErgoDox FT Low Profile, a build almost nobody else makes
The ErgoDox was designed in 2012 around full-height switches, and for years nobody moved it to a low profile. This version does exactly that: the complete ErgoDox layout, 76 keys and six keys under each thumb, on Kailh Choc v1 switches in a case half the height.
It is a rare thing worldwide. If you want the most complete split keyboard and the lowest possible profile on your desk, this is essentially the only route.
My name is Jan Falba. Since 2014 I have built every keyboard here myself: I mill the case on my own CNC, solder the electronics, test it on macOS, Windows and Linux, and pack it for shipping. Yours gets built once you order it.
Who the ErgoDox Low Profile is for
- You know the ErgoDox and want it in a flat build.
- You want the maximum key count at minimum height.
- You have been typing on a laptop and are used to short travel.
- You work in shortcut-heavy software: CAD, video editing, an IDE.
A new low-profile case build
Until now the switch plate was milled in one piece with the top of the case. At the thickness low-profile switches need, that meant cutting almost all of the material away.
The wooden case is now a frame with mounting points, and the switches are held by a separate 3D-printed PETG plate with a carbon-fibre finish. The build is stiffer and the hot swap sockets survive more switch changes.
Kailh Choc v1 switches
Choc is a different family from Cherry MX: a lower housing, shorter travel and different key spacing. Tactile and linear options are available. Hot swap works the same way, so switches push in by hand and come out with a puller, no soldering iron.
Keycaps are FlatKey™, 3D-printed from PETG in my workshop, with a shallow dish for your fingertip and chamfered edges, so your finger finds the centre of the key without looking.
Why a split keyboard
A regular keyboard sits your hands too close together and angles your wrists inward. Two independent halves let you place each one shoulder-width apart, exactly where your arms end. There is also room between the halves for a mouse, notebook or tablet.
Add a tilt/tenting kit and the halves angle inward until your thumbs sit higher than your pinkies. This changes the position of your hands and forearms, rather than simply adding a soft pad under your wrists.
Seventy-six keys, six of them under each thumb
The ErgoDox uses a column-staggered ergonomic layout with six keys in each thumb cluster. The thumb is the strongest finger on your hand, and a regular keyboard gives it one key. Here it takes over space, enter, modifiers and layer switching, taking load off your little finger.
A FullHand version with an extended case is available too, if you have large hands or want to rest your whole hand.
Wired only
The ErgoDox comes in a wired version only. It connects over USB-C, runs on an RP2040 controller and is configured in VIAL. No battery, no charging, no latency.
Remap it without compiling firmware
Keys, layers and the main layout functions are changed directly in the VIAL app or ZMK Studio, depending on the version you choose. There is no need to compile firmware yourself, create a GitHub account or wait for a build to finish.
Connect the keyboard, edit the layout and save it. The new configuration works immediately.
Wood and PETG
I mill the frame from bamboo, beech, oak or acacia on my own CNC and hand-finish it with two coats of a lacquer also intended for finishing wooden toys. A full PETG version is available too, in black or white.
How the two halves work
In the standard FalbaTech configuration the left half connects to your computer and the right half talks to it wirelessly or over a cable, depending on the version. Together they behave as a single keyboard.
If you are after something for one-handed use, there is a separate ErgoDox FT Solo.
One person builds it. The same person repairs it
I mill, solder, sand, finish, test and pack every keyboard myself. I repair every keyboard I have ever built, whether it left this workshop in 2014 or yesterday. You pay for parts and shipping, the work itself is on me.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a wireless version? No, the ErgoDox is available as a wired keyboard only.
How is Choc different from Cherry MX? Choc is lower, has shorter travel and different key spacing. MX keycaps do not fit it.
Can I switch to Cherry MX later? Not in the same case. It is a separate build, so the profile is a decision you make at the start.
Do I need to know how to code? No. You edit the layout visually in the VIAL app or ZMK Studio, depending on the version you choose.
How long does it take to make? The standard lead time is around 15 working days. Every keyboard is built by hand after the order is placed. During busier periods, or when storms cause power outages in the rural area where my workshop is located, it may take slightly longer.
Will I get an invoice? Yes. FalbaTech is a registered Polish business.
Specification
Split keyboard • low profile • column-staggered ergonomic layout • 76 keys • six keys in each thumb cluster • FullHand version • Kailh Choc v1 switches • hot swap sockets • FlatKey Pro PETG keycaps • PETG switch plate with carbon finish • wired only • USB-C • VIAL firmware • RP2040 controller • bamboo or acacia frame • tilt and tenting kit • macOS, Windows, Linux • handmade in Poland
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