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Framework Reveals Wireless Touchpad Keyboard for the Living Room

An open design invites makers to create custom builds around a new control board.

Framework Wireless Touchpad Keyboard
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Overview

  • Framework announced a wireless keyboard with an integrated Windows Precision Touchpad aimed at couch and sim-rig use, repurposing the key switches and mechanics from its Laptop 12 line.
  • The control board uses a Nordic nRF54 radio and supports pairing with up to four Bluetooth hosts, a 2.4 GHz USB-A dongle, and a wired USB-C option.
  • Framework will publish CAD files and open-source ZMK firmware on GitHub, expose 28 I/O pins for mods, and sell the control board through its Marketplace for custom projects.
  • A flush expansion card is planned so Framework laptops and the upcoming Desktop can house the keyboard’s USB dongle without it sticking out.
  • Shipping is planned for later in 2026 with pricing unannounced, positioning the device as an upgrade over Logitech’s long-dominant K400, which many users criticize for a cramped touchpad and mushy keys.