# Keychron open-source gaming mouse firmware

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/keychron-open-source-gaming-mouse-firmware
> Updated: 2026-08-02T20:45:35.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Keychron first announced that it would develop an open‑source firmware platform, Zephyr Gaming Mouse (ZGM), built on the Zephyr real‑time operating system and released under the GPL v3 license. The plan, revealed at the end of July 2026, said the firmware would debut on the company’s G6 HE gaming mouse in the first quarter of 2027 and emphasized transparency, modularity and low latency.

A few days later, Keychron confirmed the launch of the ZGM firmware and added a teaser for an ultra‑light 30 g version of the G6 HE mouse. The lightweight variant removes the rear shell and relocates the battery to reduce weight, while retaining the same core specifications such as MagOptic switches, a PAW3955 sensor, 8 kHz polling rate and tri‑mode connectivity. The company also invited community feedback on optional features before finalising production.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Keychron launches open‑source ZGM firmware and teases ultra‑light 30 g G6 HE mouse

Keychron unveiled open‑source ZGM firmware for its upcoming G6 HE gaming mouse and previewed a 30 g fingertip variant, keeping core features while seeking community input.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keychron-launches-opensource-zgm-firmware-and-teases-ultralight-30-g-g6-he-mouse

### 2026-07-30: Keychron to launch open-source ZGM firmware for gaming mice in Q1 2027

Keychron will release open‑source ZGM firmware for gaming mice, built on Zephyr RTOS and GPL v3, debuting on its G6 HE mouse in Q1 2027.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keychron-to-launch-open-source-zgm-firmware-for-gaming-mice-in-q1-2027

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