MickiusMousiusOct 11, 2023

Rolio 0.9 Update

https://lemmy.world/post/6643103

Rolio 0.9 Update - Lemmy.world

Hi All, Here’s ht latest update to the Rolio split keyboard. It’s now almost done, it just needs some minor cosmetic and manufacturability tweaks. The GitHub repo is here: https://github.com/MickiusMousius/RolioKeyboard [https://github.com/MickiusMousius/RolioKeyboard] [https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/f06b8241-40d6-41b4-a500-d1cc3a972ed6.png] A quick run down on the features (so far): - The keyboard itself - Fully wireless thanks to the Nice!Nano controllers and awesome ZMK firmware - Excellent battery life, I’ve personally been getting 2+ weeks before it gets to 60% with the previous iteration. - A low profile, compact choc spaced form factor that is similar to the Corne - Additional “Sometimes” buttons on the bottom row just like the Sofle - Horizontal roller encoders on both halves - A backlight that is efficient enough to be used on battery - A robust chassis so that it can be treated like a normal keyboard - An FDM version for at home low cost production - A CNC option for a slick look and very premium feel - A travel case that can easily be made using any FDM printer - ZMK Keymap & Custom keycaps: - The keycaps are fully customized and match the ZMK keymap thanks to FKCaps - MacOS and Windows modes as part of the keymap to keep the “same” handy macros in both OSs - All of the symbols and special behaviors can be accessed using at most two keys - The settings keys and different modes are documented in the key caps themselves (easy to learn). - The keymap can be easily customized thanks to ZMK, the keycaps can also be customized to suit your needs

Show threaddrkhrse96Oct 11, 2023
Nice updates. I don’t know if it can give up my number row yet but I may have to consider it. Thanks!
Show threadg0g0gadget
Having had a full numpad on one of my layers for the last few years, I hate having to stretch my fingers all weird to hit 6, for instance, when using my laptop's keyboards with a number row.
Oct 12, 2023 at 4:16amWeb
Show threadMickiusMousiusOct 12, 2023

I hear you, it’s a slightly bigger stretch, but on the other hand habits are hard to break. Also, if you’re a gamer I could definitely see the dedicated number row as a hard requirement, particularly if you’re not comfortable making custom layouts.

I still use a qwerty layout and have a number row in my numbers layer as it requires less re-training.

I suspect that layouts with a dedicated number row are a transitional form for most people that stick with it, I quickly moved away from the Sofle for example. As before though I can understand the desire for something different.

Show threadg0g0gadgetOct 13, 2023
Yep to all of that! I took a bunch of keys off my Moonlander after I got used to it, but I put them all back on when I passed it along to my kid. Learning to use a split keyboard is enough cognitive load on its own; further optimization can come later (and is super individual!).