ErgoMechKeyboards
Ergonomic, split and other weird keyboards
Rules
Keep it ergo
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!?)
i.e. no regular non-split¹ row-stagger and no non-split¹ ortholinear²
¹ split meaning a separation of the halves, whether fixed in place or entirely separate, both are fine.
² ortholinear meaning keys layed out in a grid
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No excessive posting/"shilling" for commercial purposes. Vendors are permitted to promote their products/services but keep it to a minimum and use the [vendor] flair. Posts that appear to be marketing without being transparent about it will be removed.
No Buy/Sell/Trade
This subreddit is not a marketplace, please post on r/mechmarket or other relevant marketplace.
Some useful links
- EMK wiki
- Split keyboard compare tool
- Compare keycap profiles Looking for another set of keycaps - check this site to compare the different keycap profiles https://www.keycaps.info/
- Keymap database A database with all kinds of keymap layouts - some of them fits ergo keyboards - get inspired https://keymapdb.com/
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How does using a trackball feel? Ive been thinking about maybe getting one but I mostly like my mouse.
Does it feel more ergonomic or is it mostly just less distance to the mouse?
A large trackball like the Kensington Expert can both move quickly across multiple 4K monitors and precisely point to a specific location.
By holding down a button, the trackball can also double as a scrollwheel.
The ergonomics don’t matter to me a lot because I don’t use it a lot. But I love the fast and precise movement.
As the trackball gets smaller, you have to choose between fast OR precise. Some smaller trackballs deal with that by having a toggle button so you can switch between fast or precise movements on the fly.
The Kensington expert looks huge! I'm not sure I can justify getting one lol. Good to know this exists though if I decide to go down this route
I hear they are popular with audio engineers who like the speed, precision and minimal desk space requirements.
https://www.kensington.com/siteassets/blog/2021/10-october/kensington-expert-trackball-on-desk-with-sound-equipment-large_1634044572.jpg?width=1200&height=627