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 9 months ago* (last edited 9 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] 30 points 9 months ago (3 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago

Just use the mouse with your foot!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 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 9 months ago

RIP mouse •́⁠ ⁠ ⁠‿⁠ ⁠,⁠•̀

[–] [email protected] 28 points 9 months ago

Such a simple design change but honestly a genius move.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 15 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 20 points 9 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] 22 points 9 months ago

Got two birds stoned at once.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 9 months ago (2 children)

And what was the problem that you solved exactly?

[–] [email protected] 51 points 9 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 9 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 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 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 9 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 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

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

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 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 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I think a nobel prize is coming your way.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

You made my day bro!