Keyboards

Bastard Keyboards Dilemma V4 hotswap trackball

A prebuilt compact split ergonomic keyboard with a 34mm trackball, hotswap Choc V1 sockets and QMK firmware.

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Bastard Keyboards Dilemma V4 hotswap trackball
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Where to buy

View at Bastard KeyboardsOfficial site

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Pros

  • Hotswap Choc V1 sockets allow switch changes without soldering
  • 34mm trackball sits next to the index finger and can replace a mouse
  • Keys and trackball behavior can be customized with QMK and Argos
  • Ships fully assembled with a 3-year warranty

Cons

  • Currently a preorder shipping in around 5 weeks
  • Ships from the Netherlands and is priced in euros
  • Lamé keycaps have no homing keys

Specs

SplitSplit
StaggerColumnar
TentingNone
KeywellNo
Thumb clusterYes
Keys—
LayoutsUS
SwitchesLow-profile
Hot-swapYes
FirmwareQMK
DIY kitNo
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, macos, linux
Released—
Sources
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