In development

Aura

A context-aware macropad for macOS. Six hot-swap keys, a 4.1-inch AMOLED display and a rotary knob in a machined aluminum enclosure.

Aura enclosure design with six keys, display opening and rotary knob, CAD render
Aura enclosure / CAD render

Design render, not finished-product photography. Features and specifications may change before release.

Not available to order

Aura is planned to follow Axial65. Pricing, final contents and a release date have not been announced.

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Current design

  • Six hot-swap MX keys
  • Display and rotary knob
  • USB-C daughterboard
  • macOS companion

Controls that follow your work.

Aura is being developed to change its key labels with the active Mac app. The display shows the current actions, with global and per-app mappings in the companion software.

The design also includes a view of background job status and focus sessions. These are development features, not a promise of final release functionality.

Specifications
Status
In development / specifications subject to change
Display
4.1-inch AMOLED / 568 × 1232
Keys
6 hot-swap MX / 2 × 3 layout
Knob
Rotary encoder with push
Case
Two-part CNC 6061-T6 aluminum / 7° angle
Connection
USB-C via separate daughterboard
Companion
macOS 13 or later
Microphones
Stereo PDM / input only
Camera
None
Overall dimensions
Not finalized
Price and final contents
Not announced
Privacy

Designed for on-device use.

The current design keeps app context, key mappings and transcription on the Mac, without a cloud account. The hardware design has no camera.

Microphones are intended to remain off until explicitly activated, with an on-screen indicator when active. Final permissions and privacy details will be documented before release.

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Questions
When can I buy Aura?
No date or price has been announced. Aura is still in development and is planned to follow Axial65.
Will it work on Windows or Linux?
The current companion is designed for macOS 13 or later. Windows and Linux support is not announced.
Can I map the keys myself?
The current design supports global and per-app mappings, with your own mappings taking priority over suggestions.
What is included?
Final package contents have not been announced. The images show the current hardware design, not a finished retail package.