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Speller Keyboard
Speller Keyboard
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EXPECTED RESTOCK - Late June 2026.
Designed to Empower Communication
Originally built with spelling in mind, the Speller Keyboard helps non-speaking people—and anyone with ocular/motor impairments—bridge the gap between intention and expression. This device offers a seamless transition from traditional letterboards or paper-based prompts to a fully functional electronic keyboard.
Our Story
One of our founder’s college professors has a son with non-speaking autism who communicates using spelling. He struggled to transition to standard QWERTY keyboards—even large-format models—because the keys were still too small and the layout required a completely different motor plan.
Using our first prototype Speller Keyboard, he was able to move directly from his familiar plastic-sheet letterboard to typing electronically without relearning a brand-new layout. Now, what he spells automatically appears on a tablet or computer—no more manual transcription!
It’s a big step toward autonomy and clearer communication for him, and we’re excited to offer the same possibilities to others.
Key Features & Benefits
More information in the User Manual here.
36 Large, High-Contrast Keys
Generous key size (~1.3" x 1.2") and bold lettering make typing more accessible for users with ocular/motor challenges or dyspraxia.
Highly Customizable & Adaptable
The Speller Keyboard supports numbers with a Number Lock key. Just like Caps Lock switches letters to uppercase, Number Lock switches some letters into numbers. You can also assign other special characters, backlighting control, Bluetooth pairing, and just about any function you can think of, thanks to the powerful open-source ZMK firmware onboard.
Flexible Connection Options
Use Bluetooth for wireless freedom or USB-C for a wired connection. The wireless antenna switches off when plugged in via USB, minimizing EMF exposure or overstimulation.
Long Battery Life & Custom Backlighting
Enjoy weeks of operation on a single charge (with backlighting off). Optional subtle illumination behind each key is built in, and a future software update will allow for fully programmable full-color lighting effects, which can help provide additional visual feedback.
Designed for Comfort & Independence
An ergonomic hand strap and kickstand provide stability—use it on a desk, hold it on your lap, or work with a communication partner. It’s less visually stimulating than a bright tablet screen, reducing distractions.
Small-Batch, USA-Based Manufacturing
We’re producing this batch via 3D printing and hand-assembly in the USA to keep quality high and meet specialized needs.
Custom Colors & Key Sets Possible
Personalize your Speller Keyboard with custom color options or language-specific keys to suit your exact requirements and style preferences. Let us know your unique needs and we'll do our best to deliver a solution that fits like a glove!
Technical Specs
- Dimensions: approximately 10" (25 cm) wide x 9" (23 cm) tall x <1" (2.5 cm) thick (excluding hand strap)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5 / USB-C
- Battery: Rechargeable internal battery (weeks of life with backlighting off)
- Weight: under 1.5 pounds
- Key Size: ~1.3" x 1.2" each
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Really happy with this keyboard. It paired easily with my son’s iPad and works great! He is learning how to use it - the buttons need more of an intentional push than the light tap that iPad buttons accept, but my son is slowly adjusting to it. This has been a really good transition from him spelling on a laminate board.
Great
This looks like it could be really great but we cannot get it to work. It's charged, it pairs every so often but then disconnects. We can't get the backlighting to work at all! We will wait to hear back but if not within the next day or so we will be sending it back for a full refund.
Hi Missy,
Sorry to hear you’re having trouble getting your Speller Keyboard set up. We’ve replied to your email and are happy to help troubleshoot this fully. If we can’t get things working smoothly, we’ll of course make it right. We appreciate your patience and look forward to resolving this with you.
-Erik
cannot get it to work at all
They’re pretty neat and he’s getting used to it but they break kinda easy. The first one fell and the case broke and then the keys stopped working so we’re on our second one. He does being like being able to see what he’s typing and he seems to like it spelling.