this post was submitted on 14 Nov 2023
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ErgoMechKeyboards

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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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[–] SamsonSeinfelder@feddit.de 41 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

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

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

[–] temmink@feddit.de 31 points 2 years ago (3 children)

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

[–] Alivrah@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

Just use the mouse with your foot!

[–] PainInTheAES@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

RIP mouse •́⁠ ⁠ ⁠‿⁠ ⁠,⁠•̀

[–] MrPoopyButthole@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

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

[–] glitches_brew@lemmy.world 28 points 2 years ago

Such a simple design change but honestly a genius move.

[–] itsathursday@lemmy.world 26 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

[–] nottheengineer@feddit.de 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] itsathursday@lemmy.world 21 points 2 years ago

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

[–] greyhaven7@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago

Got two birds stoned at once.

[–] The_one_and_only@feddit.nl 15 points 2 years ago (2 children)

And what was the problem that you solved exactly?

[–] pfannkuchen_gesicht@lemmy.one 52 points 2 years 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

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years 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

[–] slurpeesoforion@startrek.website 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

[–] TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz 5 points 2 years ago

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

[–] Shalakushka@kbin.social 10 points 2 years 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 😠😠

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

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

[–] Blackout@kbin.social 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I think a nobel prize is coming your way.

[–] Metal_Zealot@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

why even entertain him, man.

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

[–] AntiHeroChris@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

You made my day bro!