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DYA Dash
The DYA Dash is a nice wireless split project by Cormoran: low-pro, touch sensors, trackball.
Published November 30, 2025
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Cormoran's DYA Dash is a low-profile (Choc V2) wireless split with some really cool features: semi-staggering, touch sensors, trackball, etc. (Yuburoll's modubu was inspired by this layout: mixed ortho and horizontal staggered bottom row.)
4x2 LEDs indicates battery level, connected BLE/USB profiles and active layers depending on the setting. The schematic and firmware driver is optimized for battery usage. LED modules consume power only when required – cormoran.
Touch sensors help switching between trackball pointer/scrolling modes (video demo). Double-trackball supported.
Features
- 40-46 keys (6x3+2/5)
- MX/Choc V2 support, hotswap
- XIAO NRF52840 controllers
- wireless
- AAA battery
- touch sensor buttons
- trackball (25mm, PMW3610 sensor)
- LED indicators
- 3D-printed case
- ZMK firmware
Resources
Published on Sun 30th Nov 2025. Featured in KBD #203.
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