I have like 20 layers or so now and anything that ever gets toggled always gets the left hand left middle key assigned to 'return to main'. Is anyone else like this?
When I first started looking for a split keyboard, I was really unsure and worried about buying the wrong one. They are expensive investments, and I put a lot of thought into it before finally pulling the trigger on the Voyager.
I have to say, I’m a huge fan of how much joy I’ve continued to get from each new upgrade that comes out. I tried the ZSA keywell keys and really enjoyed them, but because I travel, they were a little harder to maintain and protect. Until I found a good case, I ended up going back to the flat keys.
Then the trackball came out. I had never used trackballs before, so I stayed away from that one, especially since it was a pretty expensive add-on. Still, I wanted a way to move the mouse without ever needing to leave the keyboard. Then came the trackpad, which I’m really enjoying. I haven’t fully built the habit of using it instead of my mouse yet, but I like knowing that if I need to move the cursor without reaching for my mouse, I can. I think it functions really well.
Then I woke up this morning to an email saying they had designed hand rests that you can 3D print. The files were only $14.50, and within a few hours, I had my own hand rests printed. It’s one of the reasons I’m grateful for my 3D printer investment—to be ready for opportunities like this. I’m excited to get some miles on this setup. They already seem like they’ll be great for using the keyboard on my lap since they help hold it in place with your wrists. The PLA cushions are actually more comfortable than you might think but I’m still going to try the cut out versions that allow you to put real cushion in, but to be honest this is good enough for now.
Overall, I’m really pleased with the continuous upgrades I’ve been able to make to this keyboard. shout out ZSA for these awesome prints.
I purchased a ZSA Voyager a few weeks ago. I've been using it every day since it arrived. This is my first split/ergo/etc. keyboard and I love it. It's beautiful and solid. (Nice work, ZSA!)
I realize that switching over from a regular keyboard is going to take some time; I need to be patient and relearn what's mostly been muscle memory for decades. Initially, I went into Oryx and made a slew of changes that I felt were better for my uses. Since then, outside of a few other changes that immediately felt wrong, I've been trying to not change much, assuming that most of the frustration/annoyance is related to retraining myself and not a suboptimal layout. (Okay, I stuck with QWERTY, so a _more_ suboptimal layout. ;)
So, I ask you all, how do you tell if some of the consistent mistakes, failures to trigger combos, or tap-hold issues are simply needing more practice vs. bad layout decisions? At what point do I stop trying to drill that left paren location into my muscle memory and move it elsewhere?
Hi all!
Very pleased with the combo Voyager and Navigator Trackball. Recently got the trackpad but thinking of replacing it with trackball instead.
Only question is, it would be terrific if it was possible to sense rotation as well, not only tilt. In that way it could function as a 3D Mouse, like space mouse. Got the idea from a guy modding the Kensington trackball:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6rg5iyS9HE
Is that a functionality possible to do with Navigator?
Hello all! I recently got a Navigator trackball for my Voyager and am really liking it so far; however I just noticed that the cursor doesn't move as smoothly as it does with my Kensington Orbit trackball or my Logitech mouse. It looks like "low polling rate" on a cheap mouse: the cursor does move accurately and instantly, but it stutters while moving, as if the "frame rate" wasn't constistent.
I've cleaned the sensor, housing and the ball, reflashed the firmware, tried alternate USB cables and another TRRS cable, different USB ports and computers, switching between macOS and Windows. The issue persists.
I can't even say for sure if the cursor has always moved this way but it seems to me like it was smoother when I had just gotten the device. Could a firmware update have messed with the trackball's update speed?
^(Selling my ZSA Voyager. Great board, I'm just moving to a different layout/style so it's not getting the use it deserves.)
^(Timestamp + photos:) ^(https://imgur.com/a/wLlVZUk) ^(taken June 22 at 15:50PM 2026)
^(**Condition:** light use, no defects or scratches)
^(**Specs / what's included:**)
^(- ZSA Voyager (low-profile split, cosmic nomad black))
^(- Switches: [Kailh Choc Pro Red])
^(- Keycaps: [stock])
^(- Both halves + TRRS connecting cable + USB-C cable)
^(- Original travel case)
^(- Tenting/magnetic feet accessories)
^(- Original box)
^(- Purchased [August/2025], from ZSA directly)
^(**Price:** $[450] CAD shipped within Canada. Local pickup/meetup available in the Montreal area)
^(**Notes:**)
^(- Runs on ZSA's Oryx configurator + Keymapp; I'll reset it to default before shipping.)
^(- Will ship in the original case + a box with padding.)
^(- US shipping possible if buyer covers actual cost + customs — message me.)
^(Thanks for looking. Comment before PM per sub rules.)
As the title says - both left and right trackpads are available on the website if someone waited.