ErgoBoard – Negative Incline Ergonomic Support for Logitech MX Mechanical

ErgoBoard – Ergonomic Negative-Incline Keyboard Support for Logitech MX Mechanical

ErgoBoard is an ergonomic keyboard support designed specifically for the Logitech MX Mechanical keyboard.

The main idea behind ErgoBoard is to create a different typing position through a negative incline. Unlike conventional keyboard stands that raise the rear of the keyboard, ErgoBoard raises the front and lowers the rear, changing the angle at which the hands approach the keyboard.

The design provides a large, continuous support surface for the keyboard and hands while keeping the overall shape clean and minimal.

Design

ErgoBoard consists of three main components that work together to create the complete support.

The design is intentionally large, so it can be adapted to different 3D printer build volumes. A pre-split version is also included, which saves the user the work of manually cutting or splitting the model before printing.

ErgoBoard is specifically designed for the Logitech MX Mechanical and is not intended as a universal keyboard case or stand.

Optional TPU Comfort Pad

The comfort pad is completely optional and does not have to be printed.

For the best comfort, I recommend printing the pad using flexible TPU. The flexible material provides a softer and more comfortable surface for the hands and wrists compared to the rigid printed ErgoBoard surface.

Without the pad, ErgoBoard provides a smooth, continuous surface.

If you prefer additional cushioning and comfort, the optional TPU pad can be positioned according to your personal preference. Since the pad is not permanently integrated into the design, you can experiment with its position until you find the most comfortable setup for your hands and wrists.

The pad can either be left unattached for easy repositioning or permanently fixed in place using a suitable adhesive for 3D-printed parts.

I personally use Kraftprotz adhesive for attaching many of my 3D-printed models. However, Kraftprotz is not required — any suitable adhesive designed for bonding 3D-printed parts and compatible with the chosen materials can be used as an alternative.

Required Materials & Additional Parts

For the ErgoBoard

• 3D printer

• Filament suitable for your printer

• PLA or PETG recommended for the main ErgoBoard components

For the optional comfort pad

• TPU filament recommended

• Flexible TPU is recommended because the flexibility provides the intended additional comfort

Optional adhesive

If you want to permanently attach the comfort pad:

• Kraftprotz adhesive, or

• another suitable adhesive for bonding 3D-printed parts

The adhesive is not required if you prefer the pad to remain removable and repositionable.

No screws, magnets, heat-set inserts or other additional hardware are required.

Printing Options

Original / Full-Size Version

The original design consists of the individual components that make up the complete ErgoBoard.

If you have a large enough 3D printer build volume to print the ErgoBoard in its complete form, you can print the parts without using the pre-split version.

In this case, the assembly instructions can be ignored, as they are specifically intended for assembling the pre-split version.

Pre-Split Version

I have also included a pre-split version for users whose printer does not have a large enough build volume to print the complete parts.

The model is already divided into printable sections and can be assembled after printing.

The illustrated assembly instructions are specifically for the pre-split version.

If you are printing the complete version without splitting, no additional assembly of the pre-split sections is necessary.

Recommended Printing Materials

For the main ErgoBoard:

• PLA – recommended for a rigid and stable support

• PETG – recommended if additional toughness and impact resistance are desired

For the optional comfort pad:

• TPU – recommended for flexibility and comfort

The exact print settings can be adjusted according to your printer and filament.

Assembly Instructions

An illustrated assembly guide is included with the model images.

Please note: The assembly instructions are only required for the pre-split version.

If your printer is large enough to print the complete ErgoBoard components without splitting, you can ignore the assembly instructions, as no assembly of the pre-split sections is required.

For the pre-split version, please refer to the assembly instruction images provided with this model. They show how the individual printed sections are positioned and connected to create the complete ErgoBoard.

The optional TPU comfort pad can be positioned according to personal preference. If permanent attachment is desired, apply a suitable adhesive for 3D-printed parts after determining the preferred position.

Features

• Negative keyboard incline

• Ergonomic keyboard positioning

• Large integrated hand support area

• Optional flexible TPU comfort pad

• Pad can be positioned according to personal preference

• Removable and repositionable pad

• Smooth surface possible without the pad

• Original full-size version included

• Pre-split version included

• Illustrated assembly instructions for the pre-split version

• Designed specifically for the Logitech MX Mechanical

• Designed with standard desktop 3D printing in mind

• No permanent modification of the keyboard required

• No additional hardware required

Who is it designed to help?

ErgoBoard is designed for people who want to experiment with a different keyboard position and ergonomic setup.

The negative incline changes the angle at which the hands approach the keyboard and provides an alternative to conventional keyboard stands that raise the rear of the keyboard.

The large integrated support surface also provides additional space for the hands and wrists.

Because ergonomics are highly personal, the optional TPU pad allows users to further customize the position and feel of the support according to their individual preferences.

Why I made it

I wanted to explore how the ergonomics of a keyboard could be changed without modifying the keyboard itself.

Instead of simply adding a conventional keyboard stand or a fixed wrist rest, I wanted to create a complete support that combines negative incline, keyboard positioning and optional hand support into one design.

The optional TPU pad gives the user another level of customization. Everyone has different hand sizes, typing habits and preferences, so I wanted the user to be able to decide whether to use the pad at all and, if so, where it feels most comfortable.

The design is intentionally simple, printable and adaptable while remaining completely reversible — the Logitech MX Mechanical itself does not need to be drilled, opened or permanently modified.

Print it, customize it, find your preferred setup and make it your own.

Let's print!

Best regards,
Ray