TMICE

Most keyboards ask the user to adapt to a fixed layout. TMICE – X takes the opposite approach: the maker describes it as a keyboard assembled from multiple modules, so the arrangement and number of keys can be changed to match a particular task or preference.

Modules instead of a fixed layout

According to the maker, a user who works heavily with numbers could choose a module with more number keys, while a layout geared toward gaming is also possible. The pitch is that one configurable keyboard can stand in for several purpose-specific ones.

What the maker highlights

• Keycaps made from a special material that the maker says offers good feel, high durability and legends that resist wearing off
• An ergonomically designed keycap shape intended to let fingers meet the keys naturally
• A high-precision connection mechanism between modules, which the maker says keeps them from coming apart unintentionally once assembled
• Bluetooth and USB connectivity to the computer, described as fast and stable
• Dedicated software for key assignment and macros, so a sequence of keystrokes can be triggered by a single key

Looking ahead

The source frames future additions as possibilities rather than commitments: more varied key modules, longer life for a built-in battery, faster data transfer using new connection technology, and features aimed at gaming and streaming. None of these are presented as confirmed plans.