We are bringing the Type C connector to the ErgoDox EZ, doing away with the old Mini-USB.
ErgoDox EZ orders made after February 15, 2022 will ship with a Type-C connector.
Now, let's do a bit of Q&A!
Is the new version better?
If you like USB Type C ports, sure — it's got one.
Right, but what else is new and improved?
Nothing. The CPU is the same, the housing is the same, the keycaps are the same — I could go on. This is the ErgoDox EZ you know and love.
Come to think of it, the cables are new — you'll get the same cables that ship with the Moonlander (TRRS and Type C, with a USB Type A dongle).
Ooh, new cables! Are they coiled? Do they glow in the dark?
No, and no.
Did you make any brave design decisions?
No. The two halves are still joined by the same TRRS "headphone jack" we've always used.
Will existing firmware work on the new units?
Yes. The CPU is the same, and all firmware and features remain unchanged. If you have a Mini-USB ErgoDox EZ, the firmware that runs on it will run exactly the same on the new Type C revision.
I just bought an ErgoDox EZ! Can I get the discount?
I'm afraid not. It'll likely take about a month to run out of Mini-USB units, so we're sharing news of this well in advance of the actual change. Lots of people buy the ErgoDox EZ (thank you!) but we can't knock $20 off the price for everyone who previously bought the unit — we are a small, bootstrapped business. If you ordered a unit after December 13, 2021 but before we ran out of Mini-USB units and simply didn't know about the coupon code, you are eligible for the discount.
I am thinking of buying an ErgoDox EZ but would like one that comes with a Type C port. Can I have it now?
Since this is a running change, we do need to run out of Mini-USB units first. If it is important to you that your ErgoDox EZ features a Type C port, my advice would be to wait a few weeks until we run out of Mini-USB units. Please note that when that happens, the discount code will stop working as well.
I have more questions.
Sure! You can always email us with questions — [email protected].
Thank you for reading, and have a lovely holiday season! :)
