Improved Dactyl Manuform Keyboard
Engineered for comfort and performance


Comfort & Productivity
Complete your ergonomic setup with this split contoured keyboard.

Gain ultimate control
Swap in any microcontroller a Pro Micro layout and pin headers attached. Officially supports nice!nanos.
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QMK & ZMK Compatible
Sick of QWERTY? Easily change to Dvorak, Colemak or roll your own custom keyboard layout with QMK or ZMK.
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Split Design
Say no to shoulder pain. No need to hunch your shoulders with this split design.
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Hotswappable
You have the option to hotswap your keyswitches.
Dactyl Manuform Keyboard
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Taiko Dactyl Keyboard | Ergodox | Moonlander | Kinesis Advantage 2 | Kinesis Freestyle 2 | |
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Split Keyboard | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
Curved Columns | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
Hotswappable | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Customizable Keyboard Layout | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Sizes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Let customers speak for us
from 17 reviewsThe seller was a pleasure to buy from. The keyboard works like a charm and everything was packaged well/arrived in perfect condition. I unfortunately made the mistake of taking off all the key switches at once instead of replacing each switch one at a time/row by row. This was 100% my fault because the seller included a paper with clear instructions, a caution, and instructional video that showed the proper way. My father always said I could never follow instructions well, he was right again... I was able to take the case a part and securely add all the switches back one by one. This took a good amount of time so I'm adding this as more of a disclaimer for anyone else looking to get freaky with the manuform! Thanks so much and happy holidays.
It’s such a beautiful keyboard design. It’s wacky and really helps when I’m trying to hit the “P” button since my pinkies are shorter. I love the split format because it provides extra space in the middle where there usually wouldn’t be any. It’s a perfect spot to set my homework! The keyboard is on the bulkier side, however it’s very lightweight. David really took great care of communicating with me about my order. I wanted all the keycaps white and David was able to provide me with that! Everything worked well out of the box and if I did encounter something, I was able to resolve it in little time by going to the website where David provides more information about the keyboard. An amazing buy for sure!
David is great!
I highly recommend his product and the customer support is top notch!
Quality built. Works as intended
I got what I expected. I put my own key caps on and it became a thing of beauty. Thanks David!
Excellent keyboard and easy to work with. Had a bit of damage from shipping but the seller sent replacement parts and I was able to easily get everything put together. Great experience!
한국인이 구입한 것은 처음인듯 합니다. 서툰 영어라도 친절하게소통이 가능하니 궁금한 것이나 보완이 필요하다고 생각되는 게 있으면 제작자분과 연락을 주고받기를 권장합니다. 구입 전 주의사항으로는 배송수단의 경우, small pocket 방식은 등기가 아닌 일반우편 이다보니, 보낸사람과 받는사람 둘 다 배송추적이 불가능합니다. 이 사실을 모르고 냅다주문해버려서 배송기간(22일)동안 할 수 있는게 없었습니다. 게다가, 배송과정 중 통관절차가 없어 한국에 왔는지, 배송기사분이 언제 오시는지도 알 수 없습니다. 반드시 추적가능한 수단으로 주문하시는게 좋습니다. 퀄리티는 보장합니다. 마지막으로, 스위치 교체는 자판은 한 줄씩, 엄지부분은 한개씩 해야한다는 제작자의 당부가 관련 문서에 언급되어 있습니다. 저는 다 뽑고 꽂으려다 기판 고정 풀려서 고생좀 했네요. 가격이 좀 세지만, 닥틸키보드 구입을 고려하고 있다면 적극 권장합니다.
Probably the coolest and useful piece of tech I’ve ever purchased. Personalizing the keyboard is super easy. The tutorials that David has put together are VERY thorough, making the setup a breeze. He’s also a huge help if you want to take your customization to the next level. So glad I purchased this keyboard.
Probably the coolest and useful piece of tech I’ve ever purchased. Personalizing the keyboard is super easy. The tutorials that David has put together are VERY thorough, making the setup a breeze. He’s also a huge help if you want to take your customization to the next level. So glad I purchased this keyboard.
Keyboard is fantastic! Everything works as expected, and the seller provides documentation so updating the keybindings was a breeze. Top quality product, definitely worth the price. The only feedback I have is that the usb cable to connect the keyboard to the pc could be a bit longer for the price range. Other than that, the keyboard was everything I expected and more! Thank you!
Keyboard is fantastic! Everything works as expected, and the seller provides documentation so updating the keybindings was a breeze. Top quality product, definitely worth the price. The only feedback I have is that the usb cable to connect the keyboard to the pc could be a bit longer for the price range. Other than that, the keyboard was everything I expected and more! Thank you!
You've come to the right place for an ergonomic keyboard. The TaikoHub Keyboard is excellent. It's more than worth it. Don't hesitate to buy one now.
I've had a lot of experience on the Kinesis Advantage and the ZSA Moonlanger. Really bad pain in my fingers, hands, wrists and shoulders first landed me on a Kinesis Advantage years ago. The pain went away, but the keyboard always felt and sounded rickety to me...like a giant cheap hallow plastic toy. I also wanted to play with layers, that brought me to the ZSA Moonlander.
The Moonlander looked and felt less rickety, but the typing pain returned in my wrists and thumbs. The Moonlander also had a little lag after key presses. As a kid who grew up on old school 80s video games and extremely responsive wired controllers, this laggy feel always bothered me.
The TaikHub Keyboard is another story.
It brings together everything I loved about the Kinesis and the Moonlander. It has the key well and thumb clusters, for the more ergo-feel of the Kenesis. It's more sturdy and well made, like the Moonlander, but with a sort of craftsman's touch. I also get to play with more customizations via layers. Plus, it's very responsive; it doesn't feel laggy at all. I'm flying on this thing.
Overall, the keyboard is excellent and made with an impressive attention to detail.
It's worth mentioning, I also had some bad experiences trying to order a Dactyl-Manuform online from another seller/website. The order was delayed, and I was given the run around for over a year. I never actually received the keyboard. If you're in a similar boat, no worries here! You're going to be just as impressed as me.
David, of TaikoHub, was responsive and prompt to questions before I placed my order. He then provided updates while making my keyoard. My keyboard was made and delivered on time.
I'm big fan and looking forward to what's to come from TaikoHub. I highly recommend this keyboard. Again–don't hesitate to buy one now.
Excellent keyboard and easy to work with. Had a bit of damage from shipping but the seller sent replacement parts and I was able to easily get everything put together. Great experience!
I've tried a several different ergo keyboards and none of them checked every single box until the dactyl. I am confident this is the last one I'll buy.
I'm glad I ordered a dactyl through TaikoRobotics instead of another vendor. David does excellent work. 5 weeks from placing the order to keyboard in hand, the shipment even included a handwritten note thanking me for my purchase and reminding me I can reach out with any questions. I couldn't ask for a better experience and look forward to many enjoyable, productive years ahead.
The build quality is great, looks are killer and it shipped quickly!
FAQ
How does it compare to other dactyl keyboards?
- Our keyboards use PCBs designed in-house that contain no lead and improve durability.
- Our keyboard supports Bluetooth.
Why use PCBs instead of hand soldering?
PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) have significantly better durability. Our PCBs in particular are made without use of lead, which are used in hand soldered keyboards.
How long does it take to ship?
Generally ships within 7 days. As of 2025, we revamped our manufacturing processes and can ship as soon as 48h.
Does it support QMK and ZMK?
Yes, Taikohub dactyl manuform keyboards support both QMK and ZMK. Check out our tutorial for details on how to customize your keyboard with these tools.