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High-Density I/O: The Device Fleet

Acorn

Fleet Protocol: By utilizing split mechanical layouts and TKL (Tenkeyless) forms, the fleet maximizes desk real estate while maintaining optimal shoulder-width alignment to prevent thoracic outlet syndrome.

Kinesis Freestyle2 (9" Separation)

The gold standard for split separation. Features VIP3 lifters for adjustable tenting and USB-C connectivity.

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Mistel Barocco MD770 (RGB/Red)

Wired + BT Split TKL. Features Yellow Letter Glaze Blue PBT caps and Cherry MX Red switches.

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Mistel Barocco MD770 (Classic/Clear)

Ergonomic Split Layout with Cherry MX Clear switches for a firmer, tactile mechanical feel.

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Logitech G413 TKL SE

Compact Backlit Aluminum keyboard with tactile mechanical switches. Optimized for durability.

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Wired Big-Print Numpad

Standalone 19-key numeric entry for flexible desk placement, reducing the reach to the mouse.

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Command Infrastructure & Audio Fidelity

Data Hubs (7-Port)

Anker 36W and StarTech 5Gbps hubs provide a stable bus for the entire input fleet.

Anker | StarTech
Productivity Nodes

DKE Volume Knob and Stream Deck Mini for tactile shortcut and audio management.

DKE | Elgato
Audio Fleet

Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling and Creative Pebble 2.0 Desktop Speakers.

Sony | Creative

Precision Navigation: Vertical & Orbital

Acorn

Fleet Logic: Alternating between vertical mice (forearm neutrality) and trackballs (stationary shoulder) distributes physical load across different muscle groups.

Logitech MX Vertical

4000 DPI sensor with 57-degree handshake grip to reduce muscular strain.

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Evoluent VM4S (Small)

Wired VerticalMouse 4. Optimized for right-hand neutrality in a compact form.

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Kensington Orbit (Silver)

The K64327F flagship. Dual-button trackball control for precise tracking.

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MicroPack Vertical Roller

Thumb-controlled trackball with a vertical mouse form factor.

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TRELC Tri-Mode

BT 5.0/3.0 + 2.4G. The multi-device synchronization specialist.

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Vassink Small Vertical

Type-C rechargeable and compact for the mobile laptop fleet.

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Tactical Command & Structural Foundation

USB 3.0 Power Hubs

Anker 36W and StarTech 5Gbps 7-Port hubs manage the power-intensive input devices.

Anker | StarTech
External Productivity Nodes

DKE Volume Adjuster and Stream Deck Mini for tactile shortcut integration.

Volume Knob | Stream Deck
VIVO Structural Mounts

39" Extra Tall monitor poles and Pneumatic Laptop holders for focal alignment.

Monitor Stand | Laptop Mount
Audio Environment

Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling and Creative Pebble 2.0 speakers.

Headphones | Speakers

squirrelworks Fleet Inventory Ledger

Fleet Model Name (Click to View) Device Category Fleet Deployment Blurb
Kinesis Freestyle2 (9" Separation) Split Keyboard Separates the keyboard into two halves to eliminate ulnar deviation and shoulder scrunching.
Mistel Barocco MD770 (RGB/Red) Split Mechanical A compact 75% TKL split board with linear Cherry MX Reds, ideal for low-fatigue mechanical feedback.
Mistel Barocco MD770 (Classic/Clear) Split Mechanical Utilizes Cherry MX Clear switches for high-tactility typing without the "click," paired with durable PBT caps.
Logitech G413 TKL SE TKL Keyboard A rugged, aluminum-top mechanical board designed for high-density data entry and compact footprint.
19-Key Wired Numpad Input Accessory Standalone numeric entry module that allows for flexible placement, keeping the mouse closer to the midline.
Logitech MX Vertical Vertical Mouse The fleet flagship for forearm neutrality, featuring a 57° vertical tilt and high-precision tracking.
Evoluent VM4S VerticalMouse 4 Vertical Mouse A wired, small-form factor vertical mouse designed specifically for a neutral "handshake" grip.
TRELC Tri-Mode Vertical Vertical Mouse Multi-device specialist with 7 buttons, allowing seamless switching between PC, Laptop, and Tablet.
Vassink Small Vertical Vertical Mouse Portable, Type-C rechargeable vertical mouse optimized for the mobile fleet and smaller hands.
Kensington Orbit (Silver) Trackball Mouse Optical tracking with a dual-button design, eliminating shoulder motion by keeping the hand stationary.
Kensington Orbit (Scroll Ring) Trackball Mouse Features a tactile scroll ring around the ball for rapid vertical navigation through code and logs.
MicroPack Vertical Rollerball Trackball Mouse Hybrid ergonomics combining the vertical handshake angle with precise thumb-controlled navigation.
Anker 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub USB Expansion Provides 36W of external power to ensure stable connectivity for high-draw mechanical peripherals.
StarTech.com 7-Port Hub USB Expansion Universal multi-port extender supporting 5Gbps speeds for high-speed local data transfer.
DKE USB PC Volume Knob Audio Control Tactile aluminum dial for instant multimedia adjustment and one-key hardware muting.
Elgato Stream Deck Mini Control Surface 6 programmable LCD keys to automate complex development workflows and application shortcuts.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones Premium noise canceling for deep-work focus and crystal-clear voice calls in the fleet environment.
Creative Pebble 2.0 Desktop Audio USB-powered speakers with far-field drivers and passive radiators for clear, localized sound.
VIVO 39" Extra Tall Pole Mounting Stand The vertical backbone of the display fleet, allowing for extreme height adjustment for sit/stand setups.
VIVO Adjustable Laptop Holder Laptop Mount Elevates the notebook screen to eye level, preventing "laptop hunch" during multi-monitor use.
VIVO Pneumatic Pole Mount VESA Arm Gas-spring arm for instant, effortless adjustment of monitor depth and tilt via a pole-clamped base.

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