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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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Going from ERGO K860 to Sofle Keyboard V2.1 (self.ergomechkeyboards)

submitted 2 years ago by red_beard_the_irate to c/ergomechkeyboards

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I am looking at building a Sofle V2.1 to swap from my Logitech Ergo K860. Tell me why I shouldn't or why the Sofle is wrong.

The things I am looking for in an ergo keyboard

split design
rotary encoders look interesting
fewer keys but more than 35 to transition
I want to hook it up with a NiceNano! and Nice Views

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[–] impiri 7 points 2 years ago (6 children)

I just moved from a one-piece ergo keyboard (Truly Ergonomic) to a Sofle RGB after spending Way Too Long comparing the available options. It's pretty good so far. Some early thoughts in case they help:

Split design lets you put both pieces exactly where you want them
Number key row is right where you expect it, so you don't need to switch layers for commonly used punctuation
It's a popular keyboard, so it's not hard to find resources
Column stagger feels natural right off the bat
Rotary encoders don't seem very useful so far; I feel like Lily58 might have had this right
Modifier keys don't feel natural yet, especially those on the outside
I never thought about which thumb I used for the spacebar until this keyboard was staring at me

All in all, I'm happy with the Sofle and anticipate using it for a long time.

[–] red_beard_the_irate 2 points 2 years ago

This is excellent information. I think you have sold me on the Sofle. I want to use the encoders for scrolling and volume/muting video calls. I am more curious than anything.

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