Svalboard

Svalboard Lightly

Name: Svalboard Lightly
Brand: Svalboard
Price: 1050.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,050.00 USD

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Configuration Dual Pointer ABS Single Pointer ABS No pointer ABS

Svalboard Lightly is a Datahand keyboard for the modern era, with total anatomical customization and integrated Trackpoint and/or trackball mouse.

Add a Nanuk 910 Case for a killer travel package!

Type Lightly!

Customized anatomical fitment brings 50 keys just 1-2mm away from your fingertips and thumbs
20 gram-force magneto-optical keys with instant breakaway reduce effort and prevent overuse injuries by combining ultra-light forces with maximum tactility
Integrated pointing lets you stay 100% hands-down while still maintaining high productivity in any OS

Features

Legendary Datahand 20g magneto-optical key mechanisms
Infinitely adjustable fitment system for any hand
Stainless steel mechanisms for super smooth tuning
Live-programmable keymaps, combos, tap dance, etc with
Vial-QMK firmware - no re-flashing required
Chair-mount and clamp-on desk mount compatible
Magnetic USB-C cables included

Pointing Options

Trackball - single or dual
Touchpad - single or dual
Trackpoint - can combine with trackball or touchpad

Colors

Black ABS only at this time. PLA Palms available separately for thermoformability.

Custom colors may be available for add'l cost and build time. DM @_claussen on discord to discuss.

Adjustability

5 axis cluster position adjustment for each finger and thumb
Hand size adjustment via 3-axis moveable palmrest carrier
Thermoformable palmrests
DIY-friendly palmrest carrier to attach your own custom rests

Accommodates any hand size, including individual finger length discrepancies, with continuously adjustable positioning in X/Y/Z/Roll/Yaw.

Programmability

Use any layout you want, and customize on the fly with 100% free and open source software.

Shipping with QWERTY-ish, Colemak-ish and Dvorak-ish layouts by default, you may never need to touch it, but Svalboard is built with customization in mind, using the powerful open source QMK firmware project and the amazing Vial configuration tool.

Svalboard runs on the Raspberry Pi RP2040 MCU, with an abundant 8MB of program memory, for even the most complicated keyboard FW requirements.

- Live, powerful keymap customization with Vial

- QMK under the hood

- 100% Open Source Software - free as in speech, free as in beer - always

Modularity and Repairability

We are committed to repairability and the right to repair. If you break something, we'll help you get it fixed.

Every component can be swapped individually -- and if you break something, replacement parts are available.

Want to print your own keys? STLs/STEP files are available to customers, to print or modify for your personal use, and we stock the magnets you need. Need a replacement PCB? We've got those too.

Pinouts for all connectors and the full 0.1" header breakouts are available too, so you can expand and integrate anything else you like with the remaining free I/O pins.

Made in USA

Designed and built in Pacifica, CA, USA by a multi-decade Datahand user and professional consumer electronics developer.

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Worth it

Having struggled with de quervain's tenosynovitis for years I decided I needed to try something new to continue to work. I have been using a Moonlander and the thumb clusters continue to aggravate the issue and the constant movement to mouse causing issues with my main arm and shoulder. The SvalBoard with the integrated track balls is perfect, after moulding the palm rests to my hand shape and finding a fit unique to each hand I can safely say these issues are no longer ongoing while I type and my productivity is set to accelerate with the amazing Vial software used to program different layers and macros. The most interesting thing for me was how light the keys are, it made me realise how tense my arms usually are while I type ok other keyboards creating constant strain. Relearning to type really isn’t as difficult as it looks - I made the transition to Colemak simultaneously with the transition to Svalboard and was at a comfortable 30 wpm within a few days, and 40 within a week. I believe with only a few more weeks of practice 60 - 80 is easily achievable.

Yes it is expensive but I doubt you’ll continue to seek any new keyboard after buying one of these.

learning curve you say

Morgan did an awesome job building it and was there for support when I needed it. I ended up switching layouts when switching to the svalboard. So more difficult curve, maybe. Anyway if your thinking about getting one, its a pretty amazing board. QMK with Vial is pretty good too.

Awesome

Drastically reduced my finger pain while typing. Peak input device.

Video editors will love it

The best input device after 15 years of video editing. Steep learning curve, you have to spend 10 hours training on Monkeytype to be on the same WPM as previous splitter querty.

Game changer

This is just an absolutely incredible device.

I have a collection of ergonomic keyboards at this point and this is really unlike anything I have ever used before, yet it feels so familiar.

The movements are effortless but it somehow feels more tactile and intentional than a light mechanical switch. Fits the hand beautifully and the movements just feel so satisfying.

So glad I gave this a shot, easily my new favourite.

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