this post was submitted on 14 Nov 2023
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ErgoMechKeyboards

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Ergonomic, split and other weird keyboards

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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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[–] [email protected] 40 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

60% Layouts are so 2019. 200%* Layouts are the new thing!

*Edit: It is actually 160%, as 40% are not accessable.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 11 months ago (3 children)

BUT MY MOUSE SHOULD BE IN BETWEEN THE KEYBOARDS!!1!

[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago

Just use the mouse with your foot!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago

Just create a really huge mouse that you can sit on and control with your butt. You could call it a capybara clicker.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago

RIP mouse •́⁠ ⁠ ⁠‿⁠ ⁠,⁠•̀

[–] [email protected] 28 points 11 months ago

Such a simple design change but honestly a genius move.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Guy I know uses 2x standard keyboards and it’s the best setup he says he’s used

[–] [email protected] 14 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 21 points 11 months ago

Yeah, it’s an easy setup to replicate on any workstation since there’s always a box of them where ever you go

[–] [email protected] 21 points 11 months ago

Got two birds stoned at once.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 11 months ago (2 children)

And what was the problem that you solved exactly?

[–] [email protected] 52 points 11 months ago

I believe this is in reference to a post just recently, where OP asked if there was a split keyboard with a duplicate set of keys

[–] [email protected] 11 points 11 months ago

It appears a lack of dual single handed keyboards. I’d say it isn’t the strangest problem I’ve seen but that would be a lie

[–] [email protected] 11 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You've got a third in the back. Upgrade that puppy.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

add one for each foot for modifier keys, spacebars, etc the possibilities are endless. Double your typing speed instantly

[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago

Omg you need to learn to type your middle school typing teacher would be so mad at you, ergomech keyboards are for good boys who type properly 😠😠

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

why even entertain him, man.

Now the top posts of this sub are related to this infamous shit-fit

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Love the heat sync being used as a riser. Improvise, adapt, overcome.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I think a nobel prize is coming your way.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

You made my day bro!