Overview

• Google confirms the Dial Version will not be sold and has published the project on GitHub under the Apache 2.0 license.
• The open-source package includes 3D-print files, PCB designs, firmware, an assembly guide, and a parts list featuring a Raspberry Pi Pico.
• The main input is a three-layer rotary dial for characters that compresses the layout and enables parallel operation.
• Smaller independent dials cover function keys, cursor control, Enter, and numbers to support multi-dial workflows.
• The release continues Google Japan’s playful Gboard concept series, with the team touting nostalgic mechanical feedback and potential ergonomic benefits such as fewer typos and reduced RSI risk.