People who use setups like this scare me
The split keyboard part is incredible for ergonomics. So comfy to just put your hands on my desk at shoulder width and just have my keyboard right there. The trackball I sold, though, came back to a Deathadder... How scary am I?
If I go down that route of ergonomic controls and weird keyboards and such I'm eventually going to build myself this whole HOTAS cockpit with controls at the ends of the armrests, foot pedals, the works. I'll need some bedsore cream.
I feel like this is where the rabbit hole will end up taking me
This is a setup btw, it's not a real plane. https://youtu.be/xRaiCEzDFKA?si=3V6-XwBzyq_DChov
I'm sorry Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.
SlimBlade Pro gang. It really is superior.
Do you use your tongue on the trackball? Or your member?
I actually cast Mage Hand when I need to use it while typing.
Glove80?
Yep! Having a great time with it.
I've been meaning to move on up from mechs to ergomechs but the analysis paralysis is real lmao This one seems like a top contender though. You ever try anything else like the Dygma Defy or the Moonlander or anything?
No, this is actually my first split/ergo keyboard. I considered the Moonlander as well, but figured I'd go straight for the endgame, haha. The keywells really work great. My hands are on the larger side though, so I can reach all the keys with ease.
Dave.
Open the pod Bay doors, HAL...
HAL, open the pod bay doors!
I'm sorry Dave...
Ok imagine you're my dad and you're helping me take over the family door opening business...
I can feel it, Dave. My mind is going. I can feel it.
you're inspiring me with the trackball. i'm on mac for work though, so i have a trackpad between my halves for gestures... maybe one day
As a trackpad lover I think it is the best of both worlds. Wireless, easy to transport, can be positioned between keyboard split.
but is it a sphere 🤔
How do you like your Glove80? I never got used to mine, and went back to my tkl. I gotta give it another shot. I love the look, and the dual design eases my shoulder pain significantly. But my typing speed and accuracy took such a huge hit...
I've had one for about a year and a half and I love it! It took me a few weeks to adjust but then my typing speed quickly got back to normal. I did play around with rearranging a few keys too, which really helped. I haven't had any other ergonomic keyboards to compare to, but to me the thumb clusters and concave design are game changers!
If you don't mind, what's your layout?
Just a few minor changes to the default layout. I swapped the the up/down arrows on the right half so it matches Vim's j/k I also put the space bar and backspace on the left thumb cluster. This was mostly for games so I don't have to remap space. Delete went to the right thumb cluster. The last thing was to put '=' next to 0. My brain just couldn't handle the default '=' being on the left hand. Instead I put '' on the left hand below F1. I use that key less often so it wasn't a big deal. In general, I got used to the rest of the default layer pretty quickly, and the deviations aren't too far from a standard keyboard.
Thank you! I was having issues with muscle-memorizing the default, so anything that helps with that... well.... helps.
Ergonomic, split and other weird keyboards
Posts must be of/about keyboards that have a clear delineation between the left and right halves of the keyboard, column stagger, or both. This includes one-handed (one half doesn't exist, what clearer delineation is that!?)
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