Split keyboard with double middle keys?

https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/5307148

Split keyboard with double middle keys? - Blåhaj Lemmy

I think having a split keyboard so my mouse can be in the middle would really help my comfort at the desk. Is there a style that doubles up the middle keys? My typing style means sometimes I use my right hand to hit T, left to hit Y, etc. Is this a style already, or would I need to build my own? I am completely new to this domain and would appreciate advice from knowledgeable enthusiasts.

I had a similar set of typing habits when I started and found that the bfo9000 suited my needs, may be worth a try for you.

keeb.io/…/bfo-9000-keyboard-customizable-full-siz…

BFO-9000 PCB Kit - Customizable Full-Size Split Ortholinear

You can also break of sections of the pcb. So you can have a smaller board than what is pictured. That is the ‘customizizable’ part of description.

I fully recommend the ortho layout over staggered, but going from a one piece 5x12 (olkb preonic) to split with two 5x6s (keebio nyquist) I notice that separating my wrists make my thumbs lower on the keyboard. so I think an iris (keebio) would have been better for me.

I had to replace my preonic in a hurry. The nyquist allowed me to get up and running fast because of how close it feels to the preonic.