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Where do you live? If you live in a major metropolitan area I would recommend checking Craigslist. I got a used Ergodox for around 120 there. When Mechmarket comes back there will be some good used options as well.
I use colemak and its really easy to learn from a lifetime of qwerty.
as far as getting used to typing speed goes, i really don't think you need to stress about it or do any specific "training". you will very quickly adjust. if you really want to get good, i recommend just chatting in discord, lol. it will speed you up quickly.
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.
Not OP, but I've used both the 2, the Dactyl, the ergodox, and now daily drive the 360. I think it is an incredible experience if you're willing to shell out the price tag. I decided to get it because it truly is my endgame and I won't be desperately experimenting with other boards (but I still will.. because I enjoy the hobby lol, but its nice to have one that I am confident just works for me).
TBH, I personally don't use the top row. I've mapped mine to use a 3x5 layout mostly, the top row is just there when there's a symbol I'm really struggling to type. But I have in the past and I do find it comfortable to use despite having smaller than average hands (the ergodox is way too big for me, for example).
I'm a big fan of the LP Corne. The LP Kyria is also a good option IMO. Also the Glove80 has low profile keys and a curved keywell.
I have used the Ergodox (pre moonlander) and would recommend the Kinesis Advantage 360.
What board is this? It looks great!
Breadboards allow you to plug things in. They're usually used for prototyping and they'll limit the kind of layout creativity, but it lets you get away without soldering anything.
I switch all the time between QWERTY, Colemak-dh, staggered, split, ortholinear -- basically every variation you can think of. Aside from a momentary: "Which keyboard am I on?" I have no issue switching.
I'm really glad to know that I'm not the only person with reliability issues with the Dactyl!
Ahh, the Glove80. I've never used it so this is only speculation. I ultimately chose the KA360 over the Glove80 because I think the 50g choc springs on them are likely to be too heavy, and I've met somebody whose already pulled a switch off the Glove80 while trying to change keycaps, so the build quality is suspicious. Also, I just haven't found choc switches to be worth the premium price tag (yet! this space is rapidly changing as we speak). I think its a very exciting product, though, and I think as they figure out their issues I will eventually be a customer.