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MIX user guide

58-key split low-profile keyboard with optional touchpad and rollers: configuration, connection, remapping and care.

Last updated 2026-10-15

MIX is a 58-key split low-profile keyboard with Kailh Choc V2 switches in hot-swap sockets, an optional Cirque touchpad and metal rollers. It runs QMK (Vial), ZMK or RMK.

MIX top view
MIX top view

Configuration

MIX is a DIY keyboard, so you choose the configuration when you order. None of these options change the price:

  • Roller: left, right, both or none. Each half has up to 30 key positions and a roller takes the place of 2. The standard build has one roller on the right: 58 keys (30 left + 28 right).
  • Touchpad: with or without.
  • Firmware: QMK or ZMK with the touchpad; QMK, ZMK or RMK without it.

Quick start

  1. Check the box contents: Coming soon
  2. Connect the keyboard with a data-capable USB-C cable.
  3. Open any text editor and test every key.

Connection

How MIX connects depends on the firmware:

FirmwareTo the computerBetween halvesCentral half
QMK (Vial)USB-C wiredUSB-C to USB-C cableEither (the one plugged in)
ZMKBluetooth or USB-C wiredWirelessRight with touchpad; left without
RMKBluetooth or USB-C wiredWirelessLeft (RMK is touchpad-free only)

For wireless builds, see Bluetooth pairing.

Charging and battery

Only the ZMK and RMK wireless builds use the batteries:

  • Each half has a 1500 mAh battery that lasts about 1–2 months per charge.
  • Charge with a standard 5 V 1 A charger. Fast charging isn't supported.

Default keymap

Default keymap and layers: Coming soon

Touchpad and roller

  • Touchpad: Cirque. Default gestures for move, click and scroll: Coming soon
  • Rollers: by default the left roller controls volume and the right roller scrolls. Both can be remapped.

Remapping

See the remapping overview for more.

Firmware and downloads

  • Firmware files / config repository: Coming soon
  • To flash, see Flash firmware.

Specifications

ItemValue
Keys58 (30 left + 28 right, standard build); each roller takes 2 key positions
SwitchesKailh Choc V2 low-profile, hot-swap sockets
FirmwareQMK (Vial) / ZMK / RMK
ControllerQMK build: RP2040; ZMK / RMK builds: nRFMicro (nRF52840)
PointingCirque touchpad (optional), metal rollers (optional)
ConnectionQMK: USB-C wired; ZMK / RMK: Bluetooth + USB-C wired
Battery1500 mAh per half, about 1–2 months; 5 V 1 A charging, no fast charge
CaseCNC aluminum bottom + CNC frosted acrylic top (black, silver, space gray, red), or 3D-printed PLA bottom + clear SLA resin top (white, black, red, pink)
WeightComing soon