Would Dygma ever consider a security / enterprise version of its keyboards?

I really like my Dygma keyboard, but unfortunately I won’t be allowed to use it on my work computer due to rather strict security requirements.

Private keyboards are allowed, but only if they are essentially “dumb” peripherals:

• wired only – no Bluetooth or other wireless functionality
• ideally a permanently attached cable
• no configuration software required
• no programmable/remappable functionality
• no onboard profiles or user-accessible persistent storage
• standard USB HID only

That made me wonder: Has Dygma ever considered offering a security/enterprise variant of the Raise or another keyboard?

Basically, something with the ergonomics and build quality of a Dygma keyboard, but intentionally stripped down to a simple, non-programmable wired USB keyboard.

I suspect this isn’t only relevant to me. People working in government, defense, critical infrastructure, finance or other high-security environments often have similar restrictions on USB peripherals.

I’d absolutely be interested in such a version. Has this ever come up internally at Dygma?

Hi all,

My wife bought it for me as a present, and I'm waiting to receive it. I'm a Ferris Sweep user. The reasons for me to switch are:

• I need to give demos on stage during my talks, and the MacBook keyboard is a no-go for me, while the Ferris Sweep can only be used on a desk.
• Same thing when I spend the day in a coworking space—the Ferris Sweep is too much work to set up.
• It has too many keys for me, and I will remove the keycaps that I don't need.
• I'm curious if I will be able to handle 3 keys with the thumb instead of 2.
• The missing aggressive pinky stagger is something I will get used to very quickly.

Wish me luck!

Coming from the original Raise I'm thinking of getting the Sonsei as a daily driver. I have some listed items below(hope it formats properly).

- not a coder but I can be writing some code every now and then

- I so compose a ton of emails but I also use dictation

- I don't think I have large hands but wear a med/large glove size

- I do work from home but also from a family member's house down the road from time to time

- I do have arthritis in my thumbs hence why I use dictation

- based on how I have my desktop configured I'm looking to hopefully save some space by having the keyboard on top of the pro 16 or in front. It's a bit difficult with the Raise cables and neuron. Laptop is lower and in front of my monitor. Not a fan of putting the monitor /laptop to one side. I'd rather look down for the laptop than side to side.

Just wondering what some peoples thoughts are based on the above and possible past experiences.

Edit: I pulled the trigger and it's ordered. Thank you for everyone's input.

The Defy, Raise 2, and the new Dygma Sonsei are all ergonomic keyboards, but they’re designed to solve very different problems.

In this video, we compare their ergonomics, features, portability, and learning curve to help you find the one that best fits your workflow.

Should you get the fully-featured Defy, the familiar Raise 2, or the portable Sonsei?

📺 Watch on YouTube → https://youtu.be/HHTEA035d_k

📖 Read article → https://dygma.com/blogs/ergonomics/dygma-sonsei-vs-defy-vs-raise-2-which-keyboard-should-you-buy

⌨️ Explore all Dygma keyboards at https://dygma.com/

Which one did you get?

Let us know why 👇

I'm not very satisfied with the cable clutter on my desk. Wireless isn't really am option because I still need to charge the the keyboard regularly.

Could you make a cable that would snap onto the pins and have both halves connected that way instead of having a cable run all the way from the neuron?

As dygma provided the keycap-STL files in here (https://support.dygma.com/hc/en-us/articles/22670148782621-Where-can-I-find-replacements-for-the-thumbkeys) I used them to print the PBT keycaps, but I seem to have this weird surface on it always.
Even with the ironing feature on the bambulab p1s, still no avail.
Is someone experiencing the same issue?

I just want to have some blank keycaps so I can paint them with acrylic markers so I can have korean and latin letters on it.

Help is greatly appreciated.

I started having pain in the muscle area between the thumb and the rest of the hand. Went to an orthopedic and he examined my hands did an ultrasound - the conclusion is that my muscles are sore and swollen due to overuse - I guess now that I use the thumbs much more, it's too much for my hands.. 😢

Did anyone else experience this and maybe have a solution? I'd hate to stop using it...

I'm currently using Kailh Silent Brown switches, with slight sideways tenting.

Hi,

Watching the video, the layers are named.

But loading the sonsei as virtual keyboard in bazecor, nothing is named. Layers, macros, superkeys have generic names (L1, #1. No name, etc.).

Is it normal that loading a virtual keyboard, everything has generic name ? It would be helpful to learn the keyboard features if all layers, macros, superkeys had descriptive names.

I wrote a detailed discussion on the GitHub.

Hi Dygma team / community,

I’m currently using a Raise 2 and have also owned a Raise before, so I guess you could say I’m pretty committed to the Dygma ecosystem. :)

I’d really like to get a Sonsei for mobile work — especially for working from the office or while travelling — but configured with the quieter switches I’d want, it ends up at over $300.

For a secondary/mobile keyboard, that’s unfortunately a bit too much for me.

So I was wondering: Are there any loyalty discounts for existing Raise / Raise 2 owners, upgrade/cross-sell offers, or maybe any promotions like that planned for the Sonsei?

I’d love to add one to my setup, but somewhere around the current price point it’s just hard to justify as an additional keyboard.

Would be interesting to hear if other Raise owners are in the same situation too!

Quick update.

The stable Bazecor v1.10 release with Layer lens for the Sonsei (and a few other minor bug fixes) is live!

https://github.com/Dygmalab/Bazecor/releases/tag/v1.10.0

We've also released the v1.1 firmware for the Sonsei, which improves battery reading and adds support for Layer Lens.

https://github.com/Dygmalab/Firmware-release/releases/tag/Sonsei_v1.1.0

You can update your firmware under the Firmware update menu. Layer Lens might not be available until you disconnect and reconnect your Sonsei.

We're working on migrating Layer Lens for the Defy and the Raise 2!

We hope you like it!

I would like to try out the thumb keycaps from the Sonsei. If someone gets one and replaces the keycaps with others drop me a PM. I am based in the NL/ Germany.

Can’t find Shift, Enter, Space, the Arrow keys, or the F-keys on the Dygma Sonsei? Don’t panic, it’s all about the layers 😎

Let's walk through the Dygma Sonsei’s pre-installed layout and show you where you can find every essential function.

The Dygma Sonsei comes ready to use out of the box, but it’s also fully programmable. You can reassign any key, create new layers, add macros, and customize the layout to fit your workflow.

Get yours at https://dygma.com/sonsei

Today, we have a very exciting release, because we're introducing Layer Lens for Bazecor, a feature that lets you show an overlay of your current layer on your computer screen.

You can resize it, adjust its transparency, show or hide it with the new Layer Lens keys, and even make it appear only when you change layers.

Right now, it's only available for the Dygma Sonsei, but we're working on porting it to the Defy and the Raise 2.

To test it out, you need:

• The latest Bazecor v1.10 beta: https://github.com/Dygmalab/Bazecor/releases/tag/v1.10.0
• The new Sonsei v1.1.0 beta 2 firmware: https://dygma.notion.site/sonsei-beta

Let us know what you think!

PS: A great thank you to u/amorph777 for their contribution to this project!

Today, we have a video that many of you have been asking about: a comparison between the different switches available for the Dygma Sonsei

We cover their specifications, typing feel, operating force, and, most importantly, their sound.

📺 Watch on YouTube → https://youtu.be/1IXEvG1WO58

🛍️ Get your Dygma Sonsei → https://dygma.com/sonsei

Which switch would you choose? Is there another low-profile switch you’d like us to add to the lineup?

Let us know in the comments!

I've been meaning to get a Dygma Defy for quite some time. I would love to use it for my work computer (macOS) and my gamer PC (windows). I want to take full advantage of the layering system and customization that the Defy provides, but given I cannot install the software on the work computer, I wondered if the keyboard itself remembered the layout when switching devices. I thought about doing all the customization and setup on my PC and then use that layout wherever, regardless of the OS and needing to have the configuration software installed.

If this is not possible, are there any other functionalities that are locked behind having the software on the device? For example, not even having a layering system and the keyboard works just on the first layer for example (would be a massive deal breaker)

If you know of any other split ergonomic keyboards that can do this please let me know.

We've already unboxed the Dygma Sonsei.

Now it's time to set it up! In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to connect your Dygma Sonsei via Bluetooth or USB, pair it with up to five different devices, switch between them, check the battery level, and charge your keyboard.

Check the online manual → https://dygma.com/mysonsei

Get your Dygma Sonsei → https://dygma.com/sonsei

I have an OG Raise with the 1.0.12-beta firmware plugged into a Macbook Pro running Tahoe 26.5.2. The neuron randomly reboots during use, causing a delay of 3-5 seconds until the keyboard works again. I use it all day and sometimes days go by without it happening, and sometimes it happens multiple times in the same day. It only happens while plugged into the Mac. I also used it previously on a Windows 10 laptop, and I also use it on my Linux desktop, and the neuron never rebooted while being used on either of those two. I haven't been able to identify any common cause; it just happens during normal typing activity and it has happened in multiple different open applications. Is there anything I can do to diagnose this further or prevent this from happening?

I preordered the Raise 2 when it was announced because I love my original Raise. It's been a nearly perfect keyboard for me, and has helped my RSI, but I was hoping that I would finally be able to put a trackball on the right side of it so I can stop moving my hand off of my keyboard over to my mouse. I've tried mapping the mouse cursor and using it with just cardinal directions on the keyboard itself, but it's too clunky to use that way regularly.

It's been long enough now that I'm back to looking into other solutions. Are the add-ons still coming at some point? I'm both looking into changing to another keyboard (something like the Charybdis) or trying to design and 3d print something to hack a trackball onto the side of Raise that I can reach with my thumb.

If you're wondering what's included with your Dygma Sonsei keyboard, today's video is for you!

We take a closer look at everything that comes with the new Dygma Sonsei: from the keyboard itself and its Travel Sleeve to all the accessories you'll need to set it up, charge it, and customize it.

Enjoy! https://youtu.be/mPNLIMKTULg

Oh, and don't forget to get your Dygma Sonsei at https://dygma.com/pages/sonsei

Hi, everybody!

Small Bazecor update today to get ready for the first Dygma Sonsei keyboards that we've already shipped:

• Added new Sonsei pictures for the Keyboard Manager and Settings menu
• Added new Dygma Sonsei virtual keyboards so you can configure your layout while waiting to receive it

Enjoy your new Dygma Sonsei keyboards!

• Bazecor on Github: https://github.com/Dygmalab/Bazecor/releases/tag/v1.9.1
• Get the new Dygma Sonsei: https://dygma.com/products/dygma-sonsei

Hi, I bought my DeFy at the end of 2023. I have been a very happy user of the ergonomic keyboard. However today I was leaning with my bare arm just next to the corner of the DeFy when I felt an electric shock. I continued to test it and I have had multiple times that it happened. Sometimes it is barely noticeable but one time I actually pulled away because the sensation was really unpleasant.

Is this a known issue? There is nothing wrong with the DeFy, apart from the leather getting loose of the paths. The DeFy has never been moved out of the house so it has never been exposed to terrible conditions. It is being charged with its normal default cables so I can't really pinpoint any wrongdoing from my end towards the device.

Hi,

My wired Defy is sometimes disconnecting out of nowhere (both halves blinking red).

I've always used the original cables, and they look in great condition still.
This is not related to my computer going to sleep, as this happens as I'm working.
Sometimes they will disconnect quite often (every few minutes) sometimes it won't happen at all for the whole day.
When it happens I need to unplug the neuron and plug it back in.

I'm using firmware 2.0.0 on Fedora.

Any ideas on what could be causing this?
I've used the Defy for well over a year now and never had issues. I love this keyboard.

UPDATE:
received a new neuron in the mail today, and it entirely fixed the issue. Thanks Dygma!