Keychron announces first open-source firmware for gaming mice
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First open-source firmware for gaming mice, relevant to open source and embedded systems.
Summary
Keychron announced ZGM, an open-source firmware for gaming mice (G6 HE hybrid magnetic switch model), releasing Q1 2027 under GNU GPL. Mirroring QMK/ZMK keyboard projects, ZGM features low-latency, modular layers for sensor, buttons, scroll wheel, and lights, and supports wired/wireless microcontrollers. This rare industry move from a major peripheral maker could standardize mouse customization, challenging Logitech and Razer’s closed ecosystems.