ErgoMechKeyboards

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Ergonomic, split and other weird keyboards

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Keep it ergo

Posts must be of/about keyboards that have a clear delineation between the left and right halves of the keyboard, column stagger, or both. This includes one-handed (one half doesn't exist, what clearer delineation is that!?)

i.e. no regular non-split¹ row-stagger and no non-split¹ ortholinear²

¹ split meaning a separation of the halves, whether fixed in place or entirely separate, both are fine.
² ortholinear meaning keys layed out in a grid

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Some useful links

EMK wiki
Split keyboard compare tool
Compare keycap profiles Looking for another set of keycaps - check this site to compare the different keycap profiles https://www.keycaps.info/
Keymap database A database with all kinds of keymap layouts - some of them fits ergo keyboards - get inspired https://keymapdb.com/

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Anyone else find it hard to go back to not split keyboards? (self.ergomechkeyboards)

submitted 2 years ago by wesada to c/ergomechkeyboards

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I had an interesting experience the other day. I have been using split keyboards for years, but only recently began using a Kinesis Advantage 360 Pro as my daily driver for work; I am so use to the layout now, that in instances where I have to use a non-split, or even my older splits, my fingers fail me entirely - like my brain forgot how to type, my thumbs eagerly searching for the thumb cluster that isn't there.

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[–] wesada 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I will say I have it on my radar to build a Ferris Sweep with ZMK and hotswap Choc sockets; between watching Ben Vallack's excellent videos (thanks Ben!) and watching, "34 Keys is All You Need" - introduced me to the idea of using the Sweep with the Miryoku layout. As someone who spends all day either conducting workshops, interviewing clients where we type a mountain of notes, or turning those interviews and workshops into reports that extend into the multi-dozens of pages it appeals to me as seriously efficient and very travel friendly. Anyone have experience with said combo?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I've bees using 34 keys WITH HRM (not Miryoku, something home brewed) and it's been a great experience. I recommend wholeheartedly. Just keep in mind it'll take some time to get the layout exactly how you want it. And you may just permanently be tweaking it lol

[–] iZRBQEcWVXNdnPtTV 1 points 1 year ago

I don't use the sweep but I actually have plans to build that on next! But I do use 34 keys only and I love it. It is an incredibly comfortable experience and I really can't imagine going back to non-programmable boards without layers. It does take time to get used to but once you do its kinda game changing.