The Problem with Traditional Keyboards
When gaming on a PC you have a choice to make. You can either use a controller, simplistic controls with flexible movement but slow and imprecise revolution, or a keyboard and mouse, unmatched in accuracy but uncomfortable with cluttered and confusing controls. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to play games with a mouse, keyboard, and joystick all at once?
Introducing the Essence
The Essence improves keyboard controls by adding a joystick. You can finally get the best of both worlds and play first-person shooters with the flexibility of a joystick and the precision of a mouse.
Compatibility
Not every game is compatible with the joystick. The game must allow keyboard and controller inputs simultaneously. Check out this forum for an unofficial list of supported games:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedeta...
Thumb Controls
Each thumb has access to a 2-axis analog joystick as well as 5 dedicated mechanical keys.
The Halves
Each half functions independently so you may unplug one to move it out of the way while gaming.
Left-Handed Use
The two halves mirror each other making it available to left-handed users.
Dual Joysticks
You can even use both joysticks if you wanted to.
Comfort
The split design allows you to move and rotate each half to prevent ulnar deviation. The palm rests prevent your wrists from hyperextending. The lateral angle prevents wrist supination. The keys have an ortholinear design to help keep your fingers in line.
High Quality
The Essence comes with your choice of Cherry MX Blue, Brown, or Red switches that are held in place by an aluminum backplate. All of the sockets are hot-swappable with the included tool. The Essence is plugged in via a braided USB C cable.
Programability
All of the 70 keys are fully programmable with support for macros and additional layers. All of the keycaps have the same profile so you can use other layouts. The keycaps can be moved around with the included tool.
RGB LEDs
Every LED can be fully customized with support for effects and layers.
Suggestions
We would love to hear what you think of the Essence and what features you would like to see in it. Leave a comment or post on social media about it.