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ZSA Moonlander Mark I

Programmable split ortholinear mechanical keyboard with two USB-connected halves and thumb clusters.

Original local keyboard schematic for ZSA Moonlander Mark I; not a product photograph
ORIGINAL LOCAL REFERENCE SCHEMATIC // NOT TO SCALE

MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Moonlander Mark I ergonomic split keyboard; confirm model generation, switch and keycap kit from its underside/bundle. This archive entry identifies a real manufacturer product/variant; physical labels and dated manuals supersede generalized family descriptions.

Model specifications

Catalog subcategoryKeyboards and integrated pointing devices
Exact model / SKUMoonlander Mark I ergonomic split keyboard; confirm model generation, switch and keycap kit from its underside/bundle.
Layout and key arrangement72-key split ortholinear layout with sculpted thumb clusters and removable/adjustable wrist rests; left/right halves can be tented and positioned independently.
Switch type / mechanismMX-style mechanical switches, hot-swappable on supported build; switch choice and keycap configuration are buyer-selectable. Verify socket and installed switch before replacement.
Interface and protocolWired USB-C from host to keyboard plus 3.5 mm TRRS interconnect between halves; no wireless typing mode. Oryx configures firmware/keymaps, with support dependent on the browser/host.
Key rollover / anti-ghostingZSA does not publish a numeric key-rollover guarantee on the product page. The keyboard is programmable and uses QMK-derived firmware, but do not infer an NKRO claim without testing the exact firmware/host.
External dimensionsEach half is approximately 170 mm wide × 250 mm deep with the thumb wing (170 mm deep without it), and about 30 mm tall including keycaps. Total width varies with the adjustable spacing, tenting and wrist-rest configuration.
OS and host compatibilityUSB HID basic typing works with compatible Windows, macOS and Linux hosts; keymaps are configured through Oryx. Host-specific modifiers/layers and firmware flashing require the correct layout file and supported browser/USB access.
Revision / regional caveatMoonlander Mark I is distinct from Ergodox EZ and Voyager. Switches/keycaps, tenting angle, thumb cluster options, firmware/keymap, TRRS cable and USB-C cable can differ; avoid hot-plugging the TRRS interconnect while powered.

Preservation and service notes

Photograph both halves, tenting and keymap; preserve the exact Oryx layout/firmware and TRRS lead with the board. Disconnect USB before changing switches and never attach/detach the TRRS cable while energized.

Record the as-found SKU/revision, host OS and version, connection method, firmware, keymap and test method. Do not infer rollover or compatibility from the connector alone; clearly separate unpublished manufacturer specifications from tested observations.

Manufacturer sources

  1. ZSA Moonlander Mark I product pageManufacturer product information and configuration options.
  2. ZSA Moonlander physical dimensionsManufacturer FAQ specifying dimensions of each half, including the removable thumb wing.
  3. ZSA Oryx configuratorManufacturer keymap and firmware configuration resource.

Manufacturer pages can be revised or retired. Retain the applicable dated manual/specification with the physical equipment record.