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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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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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need some help picking out a keyboard (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi guys, I'm looking to switch from a Zoom65 EE to an ergo keyboard. I have a feeling a product with my needs doesn't exist and I'd have to go custom...

split kb
wireless to PC (wireless between keyboard halves a plus but not necessary)
2.5ghz dongle would be sweet but not necessary
switch hotswap
led lighting (doesn't have to be per key)
variable tenting
travel case?

I'm located in the US. My budget can go up to $350.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I dont think your going to find a keyboard thats is off the shelf that fits all those requirements. Besides the Advatage 360, theres the Dygma Defy for 500 USD (with all those extras you want, 325 with no tenting and wired, and its not coming out anytime soon). You can go to Esty and search for a "dactyl manuform"

Thebigskree (https://skree.us/) ~350 USD, Is wireless, hotswap, but not RGB, but the pcbs seem to support it. Going to have to contact them. RGB sucks up the battery fast, maybe thats why the option isn't available.

Cyboards ( https://www.cyboard.digital/ ) 245 to 385 USD, depending #keys, has RGB, but not wireless.

Wyderbuilds (https://wylderbuilds.com/shop/p/dactyl-manuform-build) ~ 300 USD, RGB, hotswap, not wireless.

Theres not alot of readily available wireless ergo keyboards. Gonna have to ask yourself do you really need it? If you drop the wireless requirement, you'll have Way more options, or go DIY.

https://ergomech.store/ Solfe RGB

https://keeb.io/ - Iris and others

https://falba.tech/ - Wireless splits available, not so sure about RGB options, if any.

Hope it helps.