Trichord Device Differences
This page helps you confirm practical differences between F60w and Manta Trichord models so you avoid flashing the wrong firmware or editing the wrong keys.
Differences at a glance
| Item | F60w | Manta40 rev2 | Manta40 rev2 Ortho |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layout | 60% | 40% | 40% Ortho |
| Connectivity | USB / 2.4G / BLE | USB / 2.4G / BLE | USB / 2.4G / BLE |
| Default Trichord key placement | Not directly exposed in default layer; recommended to place in VIA/Vial custom layer | Pre-mapped on layer 4 by default | Pre-mapped on layer 4 by default |
| Firmware interchangeability | Not compatible with Manta models | Not compatible with F60w/Ortho | Not compatible with F60w/standard rev2 |
Manta defaults on layer 4 (ready out of the box)
| Key group | Action |
|---|---|
| CH0, CH1, CH2, CH3 | 2.4G / BLE1 / BLE2 / BLE3 |
| CLR, PAR, TOG | Clear pairing / Pair / USB-wireless toggle |
F60w usage notes
- F60w supports the same custom function keys:
CH0-CH5,CLR,PAR, andTOG. - If your current layout does not include them, add them to an Fn layer in VIA/Vial.
- If you do not want to remap keys, use command mode shortcuts from
Trichord Basic Operations.