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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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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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Daily driver : flow choc40 (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by Drudge@lemmy.world to c/ergomechkeyboards@lemmy.world

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Hi folks,

A while back, I released the flow MX36 and was working on a companion keyboard with choc keys. I've been using it for around 6 months but I haven't released it for a few reasons. I thought that I'd provide an update just for fun. Below are the outstanding errata items:

in an effort to minimize finger movement, I jammed the keys as close as I could. As a result, unfortunately it only works with Asymplex ChicagoSteno's...which I love btw.
after using it for a while, I want to squish the col-col spacing.I initially liked some space between the cols, but now I want to try a squished version.
I haven't confirmed that both sides work with the choc amoebas. I've built up the trackball side with amoebas but I don't know if the other side works with amoebas, i.e. has no internal interference.

So why is it taking so long? Well, my personal motivation is taking a backseat for other aspects of life...namely my kids and reading books.

Anyway, below are some pics. Happy typing!

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[–] Drudge@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Haha, how dare I.

Thanks! I don't have a ton of experience with 3d design, really I've only designed keyboards (4 or so) and a few things for the house. The flow series of keyboards was my first stab at using forms in Fusion 360, which was pretty fun.

[–] DanL4@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

That makes it even more impressive!

Well done, a beautiful organic look to it.