#MechanicalKeyboard journey so far (I was warned of the risks):
☑️ Pre-assembled Corne #SplitKeyboard
☑️ Tried muitiple #KeyboardLayouts
☑️ Replaced keycaps
☑️ Magsafe tenting (trying to mimic angles of old setup)
❌ Replaced switches (current ones are a bit noisy)
❌ Reflashed firmware
Will I stop, or get a second keyboard & repeat… perhaps self-assembly next time?
I’ve not found a comfortable setup for my #MechanicalKeyboard #SplitKeyboard using tenting yet - I think I’m too used to the high wrist wrest on my reverse inclined #Microsoft4000 (which I do not touch type on, which keeps my hands very mobile), and this Corne with MX key switches is too high - and with six columns too wide when inclined (center up, outer edges down).
Currently trying a low pull out keyboard shelf (never used before as it lacked clearance for the old keyboard) & chair arm rests. Might work - feels better for shoulders and elbow angle having the keyboard that much lower down.
@pjacock @gedankenstuecke
I’m awaiting word from the maker of my custom keycaps of an experimental keyboard design that he wants me to test
That will be ergo #7, but only #4 of the $400+ range (I’ve been selling off the unused ones as I go) 🫣
When my friend gave me my first #accordion he warned me, be careful, they multiply 🪗
I did not expect this second rabbit hole 🕳️🐇
@gedankenstuecke are you interested in DIY (soldering or just assembly, perhaps 3D printing) or ready made? Either way you’ll want something programmable for alternative layouts (& more).
The ZMA Voyager is on my shortlist if my next post has an equipment budget https://www.zsa.io/voyager
@pjacock I've so far been looking at either pre-assembled or at least non-solder options.
So far, I find https://splitkb.com/products/halcyon-elora looks quite attractive, particularly the option for having a small trackpad attached to the board (and as a lefty I appreciate that one can put it on the left half of the board 😂)
Also so far my thinking is that starting off with more keys is probably a good entry-point instead of going straight for ultra-minimalism.
@pjacock yeah, I looked at the https://github.com/manna-harbour/miryoku layouts, which iirc has one column more on each half and looked tempting! But yes, I think if I find myself having "too many keys" I could always start by pairing down the parts of the keyboard I use.
As so far I make use of the function and number rows extensively
@LovesTha @gedankenstuecke Yep. That’s just what I found when trying tenting (sixth column with escape/tap/shift or whatever on the left resting on the table, TGB up in the air). Without that sixth column my wrist could be 1~2cm lower, and my existing wrist rest might have been comfortable.
Which is why I’m now trying out the keyboard shelf under my old desk… and considering a 5-column low profile “choc” switch split keyboard next time 🤣
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LovesTha🥧