[Pre-Order] Neo Ergo(Case)

This is the CASE ONLY for Neo Ergo, please add the PCB, Plate and Wrist Rest from here to checkout together as a full keyboard.

Press here to checkout for Neo Ergo Extra Parts.

Click here for NEO ERGO Build Guide and Resources

Pre-order period: until 30th April

Estimated fulfilment: 2 months after pre-order ends

Further notes and instructions:

1. Renders are for reference only. Please note that actual product colors may vary under different lighting conditions. Color differences between the render and the actual product will not be considered a quality issue. See IRL pictures here  
   
2. The LED diffusers are mounted on the plate, so they cannot be used when the keyboard is built without a plate. Turning on LEDs in plateless configurations will lead to the direct glare of the LED light entering the eyes. Therefore, we do not recommend a plateless build for this keyboard
3. The tri-mode PCB on this sale page comes with two 2200 mAh batteries.
   
4. All PCBs support VIA and the wired features are based on QMK.
   
5. Chroma and Dusk are random mixes of gradients, so the result on each unit may vary.

6. The oxidation of copper weights is inevitable due to the characteristics of the material. If you are concerned about this, please consider choosing stainless steel weight instead. 

As Natural As Possible

Although the split ergo is a popular choice for ergonomic keyboards nowadays, it does come with a steep learning curve. To balance easy adoption with ergonomic design, we've chosen a tilted Alice layout for this project.

The standard Alice layout allows our wrists to maintain a relatively natural position during typing, yet it doesn't address the forearm rotation. Experience with Logitech K680 has enlightened us to explore beyond the two-dimensional system. Ideally, only the outer rims of the hands and the small fingers should make contact with the desk while typing. Therefore, the tent is added in the middle of Neo Ergo to allow hands to rotate slightly outwards, reducing wrist rotation and relieving tension in the forearm muscles.

Improved Layout

We believe symmetry is crucial to the aesthetics of the Alice-style keyboard, so it's one of our main considerations when designing the layout for Neo Ergo. We made the alpha areas to be nearly symmetric to accommodate different typing habits while incorporating multiple options such as 2.25+2.75 spacebars, split backspaces, split shift and arrow keys, all of which are configurable in VIA. Furthermore, we positioned the F and J keys symmetrically to minimize the height difference between the left and right hands while typing.

Innovative Gasket Mount

During the prototyping phase, we found that the standard gasket mount couldn’t deliver consistent typing feedback or optimal acoustic performance in a tenting keyboard. As a result, we repositioned the gasket to the middle and corners for the Ergo. This adjustment offers a more evenly distributed typing and acoustic experience across the entire keyboard.

Ball-Catch Structure + Magnetic Connectors

The highly praised ball-catch structure and magnetic connectors from the Neo80 have been retained. Now, you can enjoy the fun of custom keyboards anytime and anywhere, without worrying about cables and screws. Kindly note that it’s advised to remove the top case when you remove keycaps or switches in case the pulls scratch the case.

PCB Options - All VIA-compatible

• Tri-mode Hotswap PCB (Non-flex Cut)
  • 1.6mm thick
  • Support USB-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz connection
  • NKRO
  • Polling rate: 1000Hz in wired and 2.4Ghz mode; 125Hz in BT mode
  • NO Per-key RGB
• Wired Hotswap PCB (Non-flex Cut)
  • 1.6mm thick
  • USB-C connection only
  • NKRO
  • Polling rate: 1000Hz
  • NO Per-key RGB
• Solder PCB (Non-flex Cut)
  • 1.6mm thick
  • USB-C connection only
  • NKRO
  • Polling rate: 1000Hz
  • NO Per-key RGB

Plates with distinctive characters

• Hard ———————————————> Soft:

  Carbon Fiber > Aluminum > FR4 > POM > PC > PP

• Clack ———————————————> Thock:

  Carbon Fiber > Aluminum > FR4 > POM > PC > PP

• PP plate has 2 tiny holes on either side at the bottom

Specifications

• Typing angle：8°
• Tenting angle: 5°
• Front height：14 ~ 27mm
• Size：112.2 * 355.8mm
• Weight: Before assembly, the weights are as follows: approximately 1.7kg with a soldered PCB and a regular plate, around 1.8kg with a hotswap PCB, and around 1.9kg with a hotswap PCB and batteries.
  • Acrylic wrist rest: approximately 400g
  • Cherry wood wrist rest: approximately 200g

Color Options

• New case colors added:
• Case (same color for both top and bottom):
• Kernel:
• Badge:
• Weight:

Content List

• Case (Top + Bottom + Kernel + Weight)
  • Including one pre-installed external weight of your choice
  • Including one pre-installed kernel of your choice
  • Two 2200 mAh batteries will be installed inside of the kernel part for orders with Tri-mode PCBs
  • Orders with wired PCBs or solder PCBs will receive fillers for the battery compartments
• PCB kit
  • PCB of your choice
  • 1x PE sheet
  • 1x PCB Foam
  • Tri-mode PCB comes with a 2.4Ghz dongle
• Plate of your choice (or plateless with solder PCB)
• Poron case foam
• PCB Daughterboard and magnetic connectors - installed
• Gaskets
• Rubber feet
• LED diffusers
• 4 Case corner protectors - installed
• Free Gifts:
  • Keyboard carrying case
  • 1x Keycap & Switch puller
  • 1 set of PCB clip-in NeoStab
  • USB-C cable