this post was submitted on 05 Jul 2023
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Ergonomic, split and other weird keyboards

Rules

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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Ximi:

  • integrated RP2040 controllers
  • left Cirque trackpad
  • right trackball (golden trackball from Perixx)
  • dual rotary encoders
  • dual haptic feedback
  • audio buzzer
  • 3 way thumb switches
  • Gazzew U4 switches
  • MT3 Pulse keycaps
  • MJF nylon case printed by JLCPCB
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's a really cool build, well done! I'm wondering how you're using the trackball and mouse clicks. Do you use the trackball with your index and middle finger and have left and right mouse click on the thumb keys to press them with the thumb?

[–] yingeling 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Yes I use the trackball with my index and middle finger and the 3 way thumb switch is mapped to left/middle/right mouse click. The trackpad is used for scrolling.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ohhh I didn't even recognize there was a little switch. Really cool! Thank you

[–] yingeling 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, it's not that visible in the other picture 😅