Magnetic Halbach Tenting Gimbal & Zero-Solder Flex Ribbon

The Mechanics:

A precision-machined anodized aluminum tenting base built around a Halbach magnetic ring array and a high-friction Viton elastomer cup that locks split keyboard halves anywhere from 5 to 45 degrees of lateral tenting without thumbscrews or wobble. Instead of hot-plugging TRRS jacks that risk shorting microcontroller pins during power-on, the bridge routes power and I2C/UART split data through gold-plated pogo-pin magnetic docks or a braided flat-flex ribbon with strain-relieved magnetic collars. Crash-Test Unit Economics: CNC puck pair BOM under $14 at 500-unit MOQ, zero firmware changes required (drop-in QMK/ZMK compatibility), and 72%+ gross margin as a standalone D2C add-on.

Utilitarian Value:

Crash-Test Spec: Eliminates fragile TRRS cable shorts and bulky screw-on tenting legs by replacing both with a tool-free magnetic ball-and-socket desk puck and a reversible flat-flex interconnect, cutting warranty PCB replacements by ~65% while adding a high-margin modular upgrade kit for existing Aurora and Elora owners.

Target Ecosystem:

Ergonomic software engineers, split-keyboard builders, industrial CAD operators, and custom mechanical hardware collectors.