Ximi:
- integrated RP2040 controllers
- left Cirque trackpad
- right trackball (golden trackball from Perixx)
- dual rotary encoders
- dual haptic feedback
- audio buzzer
- 3 way thumb switches
- Gazzew U4 switches
- MT3 Pulse keycaps
- MJF nylon case printed by JLCPCB
Ximi:
Is there a less expensive option for a first time split ergo keyboard to give it a try before investing more money?
I never found anything that I considered “budget”. Even the cheapest split mechs on ebay are $100, and I don’t think I’d trust any of those.
If you give up the mechanical part and just want to try a split, I’m seeing those starting around $40 shipped.
I have no problem spending the money on a good setup I just don’t have the funds to be able to jump right in spending like $300+ before I even know if I like the split setup
If you can solder there’s lots of inexpensive split PCBs available, e.g https://www.littlekeyboards.com/collections/new-products/products/corne-mx-hotswap-pcb-kit-v3