jeffhykinNov 12, 2024

Any Recommendations for Corded Keymappings (Software)

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Any Recommendations for Corded Keymappings (Software) - lemm.ee

Cord Example: if jkl; are all keydown at the same time then send the space keypress. Background: Got my first ergomech board recently. I’m still learning QMK. I haven’t manually flashed anything, even though within my wheelhouse. AFAIK it looks like Via and QMK Configurator don’t have direct support for cords, so I’d love to know of existing techniques for corded keys. I’d be happy to hear any interesting key-mapping methods you have in general (ex: a numberpad layer). Personally I’m not looking to go full asetniop [https://www.asetniop.com/try/keyboard/] I think I just want a handful of chords to go along with layers.

Show threadpixelprimerNov 12, 2024
I’ve got quite a few combos on my keymap while still typing in a standard way. More combos than keys haha keymapdb.com/keymaps/grassfedreeve/
reeve's keymap for 26-30 keys | KeymapDB

Get inspired by grassfedreeve's 26-key ʻākohekohe keymap and browse other ZMK keymaps like this.

Show threadjeffhykinNov 13, 2024

this is really cool, I did not know about keymapDB!

The letters in between keys make sense to me (press both keys). I’d never thought of doing chords that way before.

I’m confused by the vertical in-between keys though. Like how are S and W pressed at the same time physically?

Show threadpixelprimerNov 13, 2024

Vertical Combos are pressed with a single finger. Possibly easier depending on keycaps and key spacing (choc spaced and Chicago Steno is what I use). You basically press in the crack between the two keys pressing both at once.

The horizontal combos are done with multiple fingers. You can see the blue keys on the base layer as well as the combo diagrams on the bottom for the rest of the combos.

KeymapDB is great and I believe they have a combo/chording filter to look at keymaps that use them.

Show threadjeffhykinNov 13, 2024

Oh! Yet another thing I didn’t think of. I’ll start trying that.

While I don’t have choc (I wanted choc switches) I did take the time to print choc-like keycaps for MX switches, because apparently 3d printing and Etsy are the only way to get those (for some reason)

Low profile MX keycap remix by Copacat | Download free STL model | Printables.com

Low profile keycaps for MX style switches | Download free 3D printable STL models

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Show threadpixelprimer
I like DES for mx and it works well for combos as well. You can buy a set from Asymplex if you have the cash. Or order them from JLCPCB in MJF which is also pretty nice. You can find pre spued files for that on GitHub if you search around
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Show threadCorrNov 13, 2024
I’ve considered getting Chicago steno but they’re so darn expensive lol. You think they’re worthwhile?
Show threadpixelprimerNov 13, 2024
I got mine used and in the bag of shame raffle 😅 AUD to USD makes them pretty expensive. They are really nice though. If you’re on the fence I’d get some printed in MJF and use those for a bit. )Then you’ll fall in love with the profile and be forced to buy the real deal hahaha )
Show threadCorrNov 13, 2024
Thanks for the input!