Made to order

Dactyl Cygnus ergonomic keyboards

Custom split keyboards, hand-wired and built one at a time. Every board is made specifically for you — your layout, your switches, your finish.

Get in touch How they're made
Wired €369
Wireless €399

Base price. Switches & keycaps not included.

What's Included

Not just a keyboard.
A finished product.

Every Dactyl Cygnus goes through a full finishing process — no raw prints, no visible layer lines. This is what separates a custom build from a DIY kit.

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Fully Configurable

Layout, color, texture, switches, and keycaps — everything is your choice.

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Professional Finish

Sanded, primed, and coated. No visible print lines. Clean, uniform surface.

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Hand-Wired & Tested

Each keyboard is hand-wired, assembled, and tested before shipping.

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Ready to Use

Arrives fully assembled with firmware installed. Just plug in and type.

How it works

From message to finished board

Workshop 3D printing Sanding Painting Wiring
1

We talk

You tell me what you want. Layout, key count, colors, finish. I'll answer questions and make sure it's right before starting.

2

Print and sand

The case gets 3D printed. Then I sand it by hand until the layer lines are gone.

3

Prime and paint

I apply filler primer, sand it smooth, then add your color and final coat.

4

Wire and test

Every key gets wired by hand. Firmware goes on. I test each key. If something's off, I fix it.

5

I ship it

Free shipping in the EU. Packed well. Shows up ready to use.

Who makes this

One person, one workshop

I build these keyboards by myself, one at a time.

I got into ergonomic keyboards years ago. Tried the DIY kits, didn't like how they looked or felt. Started learning how to finish 3D prints properly.

Now I make these full-time. Each board takes about a week — printing, sanding, painting, wiring, testing. It's methodical work. I don't rush it.

If you order one, we'll talk first. I want to make sure it's what you actually want before I start building.

Workspace
What You Can Customize

Your keyboard, your way

Everything below is configurable. We'll go through it all together before you commit.

Layout & Size
Custom key count
Per-half key count and thumb cluster layout adjusted to your preference.
Case Color
Any color
Custom painted finish. Pick a color or bring a reference.
Connectivity
Wired or Wireless
Wired (QMK) or Wireless (ZMK). Both fully functional.
Switches & Keycaps
Your choice
MX-compatible switches. Bring your own or we'll source together.
Common questions

What people ask

The price reflects the full process: 3D printing, sanding, priming, painting, coating, hand-wiring, assembly, firmware flashing, and testing. Each keyboard takes significant hands-on time and attention. You're paying for craftsmanship, not a mass-produced product.
Yes — the base price covers the case, wiring, firmware, and all finishing work. Switches and keycaps are not included. You can bring your own, or I can help you source them. We'll sort it out together in our conversation.
Estimated build time is 2–4 weeks depending on the finishing and current workload. I'll keep you updated throughout the process and we can discuss timelines when you reach out.
Free shipping is included for all EU countries. For orders outside the EU, shipping costs and any customs duties would be discussed before confirming the order. Feel free to message me.
Wired builds run QMK. Wireless builds run ZMK with nice!nano controllers. Both are fully customizable — you can remap every key, create layers, and adjust settings yourself after receiving the keyboard.
The textured finish has a slight grip and visual depth — great if you want more character. The smooth finish is a clean, glossy clear coat — minimal and refined. Both go through the same sanding and priming process; it's purely an aesthetic choice.
Get one built

Let's talk about your keyboard

Send me a message. Tell me what you're looking for. I'll answer your questions and we'll figure out the details.

Contact me

Free shipping in the EU. 2-4 week build time.