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Yeah, that’d be me. Switched to a Moonlander first to manage an RSI, went cold turkey to Colemak too. As someone else said, I wouldn’t recommend switching layouts. I like it, but I don’t necessarily think it’s worth it.

I think the split + tenting definitely helps. Actually, scratch that: I know, because whenever I switch back to my Apple keyboards the ulnar deviation pain is obvious. But I think the fact that the switch slowed me down SIGNIFICANTLY helped, too.

I’m deep in the rabbit hole now, though, on a Corne, as I found besides ulnar deviation, right pinkie overload was the next cause of pain. And wrist rest use (turns out you’re not supposed to use those for typing, just for resting, but no one tells you until it’s too late).

So yeah, lots of factors, you have to honestly assess yours and address them. It’s not a straight line, you kind of have to try and see what works for you.

Yeah, I mean, don’t slam them, but they hold OK. Very convenient.

Pics or it didn’t happen

How can I get my hands on some?!

Corne-ish Zen with “magfrotto” tenting. Rests surprisingly comfortably and stable. Have had a few long sessions on the couch and a poang chair. Technically I could attach it magnetically to my pants as described here https://evantravers.com/articles/2023/04/06/magsafe-tenting-and-wearable-keyboards/ , but haven’t needed to.

Oh, no way I’m that skilled. It’s a “Corne-ish Zen”. Darryl from Lowprokb is the true magician here.

Case:

• https://github.com/SethMilliken/swept-corne-zmk/blob/magsafe-mount/README.md
• https://evantravers.com/articles/2023/04/06/magsafe-tenting-and-wearable-keyboards/