Introduction

The Toucan is a keyboard with an integrated touchpad, built around the familiar Cantor (Piantor) layout, designs with the goal of creating a truly portable split keyboard, something easy to bring along for work, travel, or even to use comfortably on a flight.

Features of Toucan

• Wireless - Powered by the latest Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 Plus controller, the Toucan connects to iPads, notebooks, and computers via Bluetooth. It can also pair with a Bluetooth dongle, such as the Prospector. 
• DIY Fun - Like the original Piantor, the Toucan uses microcontroller boards instead of embedded controllers, allowing it to remain a true DIY kit. You can enjoy the process of soldering and assembling it yourself, or choose a pre-soldered and fully assembled version if you prefer. You can even easily solder wires to the unused pins for DIY modding.
• Portable & All-in-One Design - The keyboard and trackpad are integrated into a single compact device, making it easy to carry wherever you go. The trackpad is Cirque’s 40mm GlidePoint circular trackpad, you do not have to worry about forgetting your mouse on a trip again.

• Compact enclosed case design - The case is designed to be as lightweight and compact as possible, making it easy to carry anywhere. The enclosed case helps protect the PCB and internal components from dust and dirts, making the keyboard more durable and reliable for everyday use.

• Compatible with both Choc v1 and Choc v2 Switches - The Toucan supports Kailh Choc key switches, known for their reliability and low profile. You can use your favorite switches such as Twilight (Choc v1) or Deep Sea Silent Mini Islet (Choc v2). Note that the Toucan uses the same Choc spacing as the Piantor. If you use Choc v2 switches, you will need to pair them with Choc-spacing MX-stem keycaps (for example, Tai-Hao’s MT165).

The DIY Kit / Pre-soldered keyboard include

• The inner - PCB and components
  • PCB (standalone)
  • Components (standalone / pre-soldered on the board, like hotswap sockets, cable connector, ) 
    
  • 2 x Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 Plus controllers
  • 1 x memory-in-pixel display
  • 1 x 40mm Cirque GlidePoint Circle Trackpad 
• The outer - Keyboard case
  • Anodized aluminum top plate in silver color
  • 3D printed bottom case in black
  • Acrylic decoration, protectors, screws, rubber feet
• The key switches and keycaps are not included. Please select them from the optional Add-Ons. They are tested and compatibility-guaranteed.

Important

• If you select the pre-soldered option, no soldering tool is needed. Additionally, if you place the order together with the compatible key switches, we will assemble the keyboard.
  
• If you select the DIY kit option, you will need to solder the components on the board. 
  
• Because I cannot send batteries internationally. Batteries are not included in the kit.
• This is a pre-order item. Shipments planned to begin in mid-December 2025.