Dactyl
Dactyl split ergonomic keyboards developed from the ground up.
Its concave shape reduces finger travel, and ensures the keys are optimally placed under your hands.
Ready to use keyboards or DIY kits with a feature-full keymap and detailed documentation.
We provide regular updates to the firmware, and all kits and prebuilts come with a 3 year warranty. All keyboards come with tents and per-key RGB options, and either 58, 42, or 36 keys.
Accessories
MDA ergonomic keycaps (4x6)
€49 excl. tax
For the Scylla (compatible with other keyboards).
MDA ergonomic keycaps (3x5)
€40 excl. tax
For the Skeletyl (compatible with other keyboards).
What you get
Each of our Dactyl split ergonomic keyboards comes with the latest version of our custom-developed hardware and high-quality components.
All hardware is open-sourced and available on Github.
Switches of choice
For assembled keyboards, we have the great Outemu Silent Yellow (tactile) and Gateron Yellows (linear) in stock. You can also choose your own switches if you prefer something else.
If you get a kit, you will need to order your own switches.
3 year warranty
We handcraft each keyboard from our atelier in Dordrecht, The Netherlands. They come with a 3 year warranty on parts.
High QA
On top of a rigorous build process, we check each keyboard at different times during the build to ensure the best quality possible.
The keyboards also come with spare parts (screws, switches etc).
Support your local artists
We work full time on keyboard design, and every order helps us put out more open-source projects. Thank you so much !
Feature-full firmware
All keyboards come with a default QMK firmware full of features. From dragscroll to miryoku, with rgb options and DPI.
It is regularly updated with new features and improvements.
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Highly ergonomic
Our designs are based on the Dactyl Manuform, which is a tried-and-true ergonomic layout.
Optional, detachable tents add 30 degrees of tenting for even more ergo.
High quality 3d printed parts
Industry-defining quality, with everything tuned from the custom 3d model to the settings used on the printer.
What you will need
Those parts are not included in the Dactyl kits, and you will need to source them yourself.
Keycaps
Reuse your favourite keycaps, or grab a new set (We recommend searching for “ortho” sets).
As for keycap profile, the keyboards will work with all following profiles:
DSA, XDA, SA, MT3, DES.
MT3 has been popular lately and is a favourite of ours.
Switches (for Kits)
If you get a Kit, you will need to source your own switches.
Our Dactyl split ergonomic keyboards are compatible with MX-format switches. This includes brands like Boba, Kailh, Zealios, Cherry etc.
They are not compatible with low profile switches (Kailh Choc, MX low profile).
You will need to source your own switches, if you are not sure multiple shops offer switch testers.
Cables (for Kits)
If you get a DIY kit, you will need an audio cable (both TRRS and TRS work), and a USB-C cable.
If you get a prebuilt, those are included.