Link Split Ergo
Live through June 15th. ETA Q4 2025.
Specs & Features
- Hotswappable large OLED screen (wired version) or optional nice!view (wireless)
- Rotary encoder module
- Hotswap wired (QMK/VIA) and wireless (ZMK Studio) MX PCBs
- Battery on host side (left) estimated to last 3-4 weeks on the 230mAh battery. Child side (right) will last much longer.
- USB-C interconnect, with a full/true wireless option also offered
- Aluminum screen cover
- Tray/gasket mount
- 1.2mm PCB
- 0° angle case
- Compatible with various OEM tenting solutions
- Proprietary & open source tenting base
Wired Version Contents
Wired Version Contents
- 1x 6063 aluminum left case
- 1x 6063 aluminum left wired cover
- 1x Left hotswap PCB including rotary encoder module
- 1x Right hotswap PCB including rotary encoder module
- 1x 6063 aluminum right case
- 1x 6063 aluminum right wired cover
- 2x Silver brass knob
- 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 Contents
Wireless Version Contents
- 1x 6063 aluminum left case
- 1x 6063 aluminum left wireless cover
- 1x Left wireless hotswap PCB including rotary encoder module
- 1x Right wireless hotswap PCB including rotary encoder module
- 1x 6063 aluminum right case
- 1x 6063 aluminum right wireless cover
- 2x Silver brass knob
- 2x Polycarbonate plate (reversible)
- 2x Acrylic insert for screen cover (black)
- 2x 230mAh battery (USA orders only)
- 12x Poron gaskets
- 2x Battery gasket
- 8x 8mm bumpons
- USB-C to USB-C cable (for ease of charging)
- Assorted hardware and screws
- Microfiber cloth
- Hard carry case
Nice!view screen is not included. Due to the inclusion of a battery, international shipping might not be available. Please use one of our proxies.
International Buyers Information
To view the internationally shippable version of this, please visit the Link International listing. This version does not come with a battery, but it is shippable internationally.
Due to the inclusion of a Li-ion battery, we are only able to offer the wireless Link within the USA through ground shipment methods.
You can also opt to purchase from one of our proxies instead.
- US: CannonKeys
- EU: KEYGEM
- UK: Mechboards
- Canada: Minokeys
- CN: zFrontier
- SG: Ktechs
Link Split Ergo
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 Studio, 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 for you to 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.
Link Specific Keycaps
biip cooked up an amazing set for the Link - so good, that we're also going to run it as a standalone PBS set at the same time as the Link GB.
The set is called "PBS Modern Abacus" - or PBS MoAb for short. The name kinda works in 2 ways - it was designed mostly based off of retro calculator vibes, but also has colors reminiscent of the southwest outdoors (like Moab, UT) - so it's really neat!
The Link Kit will be sold for only $35 during GB.
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Post-GB Plans
Link will be coming to group buy on May 16th, and close on June 15th.
If this GB has sufficient interest and manages to sell 300 units we will open source the wired PCBs so the ergo community can continue to use and build on the platform for themselves.
Quality and Render/Photo Disclaimer
A Stock units should not have any external scratches or egregious marks seen when built. Any internal flaws and marks (including hook marks) that are not seen when built do not constitute a B Stock unit.
Screw holes are not fully anodized or coated, and small marks near the hole opening might be present.
We try to use as many real pictures as we can to represent the keyboard as best as possible, however to supplement these photos we use renders occasionally. These renders may vary slightly compared to the final product.
Colors in the final product may vary since renders are done under idealistic artificial lighting.
When raw or thinly coated, brass will oxidize and patina naturally. Small blemishes and discolorations may be visible.