improbablynotarobotJun 10, 2023

What's everyone's thoughts on split or tented keyboards?

https://beehaw.org/post/493358

What's everyone's thoughts on split or tented keyboards? - Beehaw

Looking for some testimonials on these setups as I’m due for a keyboard upgrade. I like the thought of spreading my arms a bit more and the external wrist rotation from the tenting. Any suggestions?

Show thread‘Leigh 🏳️‍⚧️Jun 10, 2023
I don’t have experience with either, but I find a keyboard tray with negative tilt very helpful ergonomically. (That is, the space bar is elevated relative to the F-keys, in contrast to the “normal” tilt of keyboards.) It’s far easier for me to keep my wrists in a neutral position with one. It might be a great compliment to a split keyboard if you opt for one.
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Interesting! I've dropped from the positive tilt that I had to flat/zero and liking it so far (could just be the change of pace though). Never thought of the negative tilt. Feel like I wouldn't be able to use the wrist/palm rest at all
Jun 10, 2023 at 10:06pmWeb
Show thread‘Leigh 🏳️‍⚧️Jun 10, 2023
That’s part of the purpose! 😆 Many people (including my past self) tend to leave their wrists on the wrist rest while typing, causing the wrists to angle upward and create unnecessary strain. Though not everyone, of course.