Preorder tiers: Early Access ships immediately, Tier A within 8 weeks, Tier B within 20 weeks of launch.
Warranty is voided by any firmware or hardware modification, which conflicts directly with the open-source/QMK modding pitch.
STL files and a Modder’s Guide are available; QMK Toolbox and QMK Configurator supported for custom firmware.
Hacker News Comment Review
Core criticism: a standalone pointing stick divorced from a keyboard defeats the ergonomic premise of trackpoints, which exist to keep fingers on home row.
The mechanism differs fundamentally from IBM-style trackpoints: this uses a 3D Hall effect sensor and a physical spring, so travel and feel may resemble a gamepad thumbstick more than a classic trackpoint.
Print quality in demo photos drew scrutiny, with commenters attributing visible surface defects to under-extrusion rather than bed adhesion issues.
Notable Comments
@chrchr: Flags the Hall effect + spring mechanism vs. strain-gauge trackpoints; real-world feel is an open question.
@dsr_: Notes X11/libinput scroll-lock button mapping as a workaround for the missing dedicated scroll button.