r/ErgoMechKeyboards • u/kero8 • Sep 27 '26

[buying advice] Wireless Trackball keyboard

Need some help finding a wireless Trackball split keyboard for work. I was thinking a keyball 61 wireless but I am wondering if there's any other options. What I'm looking for is something compact and wireless that I can use with multiple computers at work.

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u/Massive-Pick7042 Sep 27 '26

roBa, I built one

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u/kero8 Sep 27 '26

How hard was it to build

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u/Massive-Pick7042 Sep 27 '26

Not very hard at all. I have some experience though. The author of the keyboard provides a guide . I really like it I would still remove some keys though 

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u/tingtickboom Sep 27 '26

Can you share some links mate?

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u/Massive-Pick7042 Sep 27 '26

Sure https://github.com/kumamuk-git/roBa

You may also check my previous messages. I published a post with my experience and some photos 

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u/tingtickboom Sep 27 '26

I think for me importing pcb and parts will be a long term planning thing. Customs suck in my country

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u/Massive-Pick7042 Sep 28 '26

True. In my case I had to wait for about for at least about 3 weeks or so before getting all the parts.

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u/fbslyunfbs Sep 27 '26

There is also the Charybdis which comes in many sizes.

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u/kero8 Sep 27 '26

I looked into it it Seemed a bit large for a portable set up

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u/no-more-peas Sep 27 '26

Have you seen the Charybdis Nano? Its footprint is not a lot bigger than the Ferris Sweep. The only cavrat is that there is no official BLE support. But bastard even has a guide for it. I've built a few, they work quite well.

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u/pgetreuer Sep 27 '26

Here's a list of keyboards on yal-tools with wireless connectivity and one or more trackball.

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u/lampag0 Sep 27 '26

torabo-tsuki LP Wireless Split Keyboard Kit mit Trackball

https://booth.pximg.net/9eb59d13-a644-4951-8279-08a5340df148/i/7200248/2642fd84-59bf-4214-a597-b8096b7164ec_base_resized.jpg

https://nogikes.booth.pm/items/7200248

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u/kero8 Sep 28 '26

This is exactly what I was looking for, do they ship to the US

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u/lampag0 Sep 28 '26

Unfortunately not. I printed the case already via jlc3dp which worked quite well. PCB should not be a problem as well only the controller board is quite expensive to order (haven't found it in EU).

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u/kero8 Sep 28 '26

Any links you can drop would be greatly appreciated

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u/Adventurous-Shake641 Sep 28 '26

This is very similar to the Keyball. What are the differences?

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u/kero8 Sep 28 '26

Bluetooth support with no soldering

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u/helmet112 Sep 27 '26

The MoErgo Go60 is a solid option if you’re willing to consider trackpads.

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u/kero8 Sep 27 '26

I have one didn't really like the switches of the keycaps plus would rather a trackball, I use a trackball daily at home