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Framework Wireless Touchpad Keyboard (2026)

Previewed April 21, 202612, the Framework Wireless Touchpad Keyboard is a compact wireless keyboard with integrated touchpad designed for living room use, computer setup, and sim rig mounting1. It uses the same mechanical key structure and touchpad architecture as the Framework Laptop 121. The keyboard features a Nordic nRF54LM20A microcontroller with open source ZMK Firmware, supporting up to four Bluetooth Low Energy hosts, one USB-A dongle, and wired USB-C connectivity13. Availability is planned for later in 20261.

Specifications

ComponentDetails
Key travel1.5 mm
Key spacing19 mm (full-size)
Touchpad68.8 mm x 85.6 mm clickable Windows Precision Touchpad, multi-finger gestures on Windows and Linux1
ConnectivityBluetooth LE (up to 4 hosts), USB-A dongle (storable in keyboard), wired USB-C13
MCUNordic nRF54LM20A1
FirmwareZMK Firmware (open source, MIT licensed)14
Control Board I/O28 exposed I/O pins from nRF54LM20A for custom key matrix designs1
BatteryRechargeable, user-replaceable (available in Framework Marketplace)1
ChassisSlim rigid design, translucent black bottom cover1
ManufacturerLite-On (same partner as all Framework Laptop keyboards since 2021)1

Developer Ecosystem

  • Open source surface CAD released for 3D-printable mounts and accessories1
  • Control Board available separately in Framework Marketplace for makers building custom wireless keyboard designs1
  • Developer program: Framework provides Control Boards free to developers via application form1
  • USB-A Adapter Expansion Card in development to hold the dongle flush in Framework Laptops and Desktop13

Known Issues

This product is in preview status and has not yet shipped. Known issues will be documented as reports emerge.

Firmware

DetailInfo
FirmwareZMK Firmware (open source, MIT license, based on Zephyr RTOS)14
MCUNordic nRF54LM20A1

Footnotes

  1. Previewing the Framework Wireless Touchpad Keyboard — Framework Blog 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

  2. Previewing the Framework Wireless Touchpad Keyboard — Framework Community

  3. Framework is building a better couch keyboard because everyone hates the Logitech one — The Verge 2 3

  4. ZMK Firmware — ZMK Contributors 2