#splitkeyboard — Public Fediverse posts

When using Blender I’d like to keep my right hand on the pointing device (pen or mouse) and the other on the keyboard.

But I use a steeply tented split keyboard, and a few keys I need regularly are on the right half; with a flat keyboard I’d reach over to the other half, but because of the almost 90° tenting this is difficult and slow.

I think I will try solving this issue by making one key flip the two halves (temporarily).

What do you think, how would you approach this problem?

#blender #blender3D #b3d #mechanicalKeyboard #mkb #splitKeyboard #ZMK #QMK

When using Blender I’d like to keep my right hand on the pointing device (pen or mouse) and the other on the keyboard.

But I use a steeply tented split keyboard, and a few keys I need regularly are on the right half; with a flat keyboard I’d reach over to the other half, but because of the almost 90° tenting this is difficult and slow.

I think I will try solving this issue by making one key flip the two halves (temporarily).

What do you think, how would you approach this problem?

#blender #blender3D #b3d #mechanicalKeyboard #mkb #splitKeyboard #ZMK #QMK

When using Blender I’d like to keep my right hand on the pointing device (pen or mouse) and the other on the keyboard.

But I use a steeply tented split keyboard, and a few keys I need regularly are on the right half; with a flat keyboard I’d reach over to the other half, but because of the almost 90° tenting this is difficult and slow.

I think I will try solving this issue by making one key flip the two halves (temporarily).

What do you think, how would you approach this problem?

#blender #blender3D #b3d #mechanicalKeyboard #mkb #splitKeyboard #ZMK #QMK

When using Blender I’d like to keep my right hand on the pointing device (pen or mouse) and the other on the keyboard.

But I use a steeply tented split keyboard, and a few keys I need regularly are on the right half; with a flat keyboard I’d reach over to the other half, but because of the almost 90° tenting this is difficult and slow.

I think I will try solving this issue by making one key flip the two halves (temporarily).

What do you think, how would you approach this problem?

#blender #blender3D #b3d #mechanicalKeyboard #mkb #splitKeyboard #ZMK #QMK

When using Blender I’d like to keep my right hand on the pointing device (pen or mouse) and the other on the keyboard.

But I use a steeply tented split keyboard, and a few keys I need regularly are on the right half; with a flat keyboard I’d reach over to the other half, but because of the almost 90° tenting this is difficult and slow.

I think I will try solving this issue by making one key flip the two halves (temporarily).

What do you think, how would you approach this problem?

#blender #blender3D #b3d #mechanicalKeyboard #mkb #splitKeyboard #ZMK #QMK

Для ценителей клавиатур раздельных и моносплитов всяческих
Ребята из ЕргоХавен(не люблю эту компанию, но объективно могу сказать что делают хорошо) сделали Трекбол под сплиты и моносплиты.
Когда будет в релизе не понятно, только предзаказ.
Но Майор предзаказал. Расскажу потом, что и как.
Успел на предзаказ дешевле чем он стоит сейчас хе/хе
#trackball #splitkeyboard

Mixed news on my current #MechanicalKeyboard project - certainly a learning experience 😅

Good news: I have the wired #SplitKeyboard working (currently on #QMK firmware with Vial). Early days but seems comfy.

Mixed news: #ZMK firmware was working last night, but I broke the build somehow while tidying up my changes.

Bad news: it has been 0 days since the last #TRRS cable short circuit issue (a known issue but these remain a default low-tech way of linking two halves of a split keyboard). You get a scary warning on macOS about excessive current drain, and that the USB has been disabled untill removed and reconnected (or rebooted?)

Nach rund vier Jahren mit meiner mechanischen Tastatur (Lily58) habe ich heute erstmals die ALT-Taste benötigt – und bemerkt, dass sie noch gar nicht konfiguriert war. Das habe ich inzwischen behoben.

Übrigens sind mechanische Tastaturen mit QMK wirklich hervorragend und für alle, die Spaß am Customizen haben, sehr zu empfehlen.

Hier ist meine Keymap:

https://github.com/mikebarkmin/qmk_firmware/blob/development/keyboards/lily58/keymaps/mikebarkmin/keymap.c

#qmk #keyboard #splitkeyboard

Well, I think they're the same #keyboard! Here's mine!

#MechanicalKeyboard #boxswitches #NovelKeys #artisans #aliens #JackSkelleton #splitkeyboard

Considering a #splitkeyboard. #Moonlander seems to get a lot of praise. What else should I put on my shortlist?

#keyboards #ergonomics

Split keyboard users - I need your help:

Love my Redox FT Low Profile, but still using a mouse is killing me. I have a zero-g Levus workstation-chair/bed so my keyboard rests on an incline.

What small trackball not requiring me to move my arms [too much] is available as an addon for keyboards like this? Bonus points if I can connect two since I'm fully ambidextrous and already use the mouse with whichever hand.

#SplitKeyboard #Trackball

Keebin’ with Kristina: the One with the C64 Keyboard https://hackaday.com/2025/12/09/keebin-with-kristina-the-one-with-the-c64-keyboard/ #PeripheralsHacks #augmentedreality #HackadayColumns #splitkeyboard #arcboardmk20 #KaSekeyboard #commodore64 #ARkeyboard #arcboard #c64

I am slowly getting better at soldering, 4 out of 7 successful #MechanicalKeyboard PCBs now - all three of my diode-free #GraphTheory wired keyboard PCB designs have worked (eventually) ⌨️🎊

1️⃣ #RaspberryPiPico #RP2040 ‘Gamma Omega TC36K’ (USB only) http://astrobeano.blogspot.com/2025/08/my-first-self-built-computer-keyboard.html

2️⃣ #ProMicro #nRF52840 BLE ‘Gamma Omega Hesse’ https://astrobeano.blogspot.com/2025/10/hesse-diode-free-bluetooth-keyboard.html

3️⃣ #SeeedStudio #Xiao #SplitKeyboard BLE split Forager ‘Acid’ http://astrobeano.blogspot.com/2025/10/partial-heawood-forager-keyboard.html

#ErgoMechKeyboard #ErgonomicKeyboard

This bad boy arrived after over a year’s wait. The first impression is superb, and I’m already enjoying the grind of the first ridge of the learning curve.

#charachorder #masterforge #keyboard #kinda #ergonomickeyboard #splitkeyboard #devtools #dev #typing

This bad boy arrived after over a year’s wait. The first impression is superb, and I’m already enjoying the grind of the first ridge of the learning curve.

#charachorder #masterforge #keyboard #kinda #ergonomickeyboard #splitkeyboard #devtools #dev #typing

Finally calling this done! Say hello to the HellSplit a hand-wired, asymmetric 40% split #ortholinear keyboard with vertical column stagger and two rotary encoders. Powered by a pair of Raspberry Pi Pico's #RP2040 and #KMK firmware

#mechanicalkeyboards #splitkeyboard #ergo #otho #mechkb #splitkb #pipico #raspberypipico #40percent #handwired #circuitpython @circuitpython @RaspberryPi @rpimag

Finally calling this done! Say hello to the HellSplit a hand-wired, asymmetric 40% split #ortholinear keyboard with vertical column stagger and two rotary encoders. Powered by a pair of Raspberry Pi Pico's #RP2040 and #KMK firmware

#mechanicalkeyboards #splitkeyboard #ergo #otho #mechkb #splitkb #pipico #raspberypipico #40percent #handwired #circuitpython @circuitpython @RaspberryPi @rpimag

Finally calling this done! Say hello to the HellSplit a hand-wired, asymmetric 40% split #ortholinear keyboard with vertical column stagger and two rotary encoders. Powered by a pair of Raspberry Pi Pico's #RP2040 and #KMK firmware

#mechanicalkeyboards #splitkeyboard #ergo #otho #mechkb #splitkb #pipico #raspberypipico #40percent #handwired #circuitpython @circuitpython @RaspberryPi @rpimag

Finally calling this done! Say hello to the HellSplit a hand-wired, asymmetric 40% split #ortholinear keyboard with vertical column stagger and two rotary encoders. Powered by a pair of Raspberry Pi Pico's #RP2040 and #KMK firmware

#mechanicalkeyboards #splitkeyboard #ergo #otho #mechkb #splitkb #pipico #raspberypipico #40percent #handwired #circuitpython @circuitpython @RaspberryPi @rpimag

Finally calling this done! Say hello to the HellSplit a hand-wired, asymmetric 40% split #ortholinear keyboard with vertical column stagger and two rotary encoders. Powered by a pair of Raspberry Pi Pico's #RP2040 and #KMK firmware

#mechanicalkeyboards #splitkeyboard #ergo #otho #mechkb #splitkb #pipico #raspberypipico #40percent #handwired #circuitpython @circuitpython @RaspberryPi @rpimag

Finished building my new hardwired split mechanical keyboard this weekend! #3dprinted based on my own design, spray painted and powered by a pair of Raspberry Pi Pico W’s. Of course, it’s running my fave #keyboard firmware #KMK! Sadly #CircuitPython doesn’t yet support BLE on the PicoW so it’s not wireless yet, but I’m just counting down the days!

(more details in the image alt text!)

#olkb #splitkeyboard #ergokeyboard #mechanicalkeyboard #pipico #picow #raspberrypi #handwiredkeyboard

After a few hours of scratching my head about the diode wiring, my #diy #dactyl #manuform #splitkeyboard is wired up and working!

Now I need to do the other half 😭

The thick enamel wire is horrible to solder to (at least I'm sure there won't be any shorts!) and the config is really confusing to reason about.

But it's all set up with #Vial #QMK so at least I can change the keymap without recompiling/flashing!

I’m falling down the #splitkeyboard rabbit hole - and wondering how far I go for my first one?

The #zsa #moonlander or the #glove80?

Or do I go all out and build a kit? (Probs not, as I’m not practical 😂)

For context, I’ve had back problems for years and RSI is really starting to kick in - even with an active gym routine - still struggle when typing all day.

I’ve not found a comfortable setup for my #MechanicalKeyboard #SplitKeyboard using tenting yet - I think I’m too used to the high wrist wrest on my reverse inclined #Microsoft4000 (which I do not touch type on, which keeps my hands very mobile), and this Corne with MX key switches is too high - and with six columns too wide when inclined (center up, outer edges down).

Currently trying a low pull out keyboard shelf (never used before as it lacked clearance for the old keyboard) & chair arm rests. Might work - feels better for shoulders and elbow angle having the keyboard that much lower down.

I've taken the next step on my #AltKeyboardLayout #SplitKeyboard journey where I move from the #Gallium layout to the #Graphite layout. While there is not a huge difference between these two keyboard layouts, the Gallium layout has some punctuation tweaks that might make it easier to type the \( \LaTeX \) code in my lesson handouts.

It was not without some challenges to implement #graphite on my #ZSA #Voyager keyboard though -- I captured some of my journey in this blog article:

https://www.teachmaths.org/20241229_graphite-keyboard-layout/

#ErgoMechKeyboards #Corne #QMK #Vial

Keebin’ with Kristina: the One with the Folding Keyboard Mod https://hackaday.com/2024/12/05/keebin-with-kristina-the-one-with-the-folding-keyboard-mod/ #bluetoothkeyboard #ergnomiccyberdeck #PeripheralsHacks #touchscreenmouse #HackadayColumns #foldingkeyboard #dactylmanuform #splitkeyboard #PDAkeyboard #bluetooth #cyberdeck #DIYmouse

Keebin’ with Kristina: the One with the Folding Keyboard Mod - Let’s face it, failed Kickstarters are no good. But they can spark good things, li... - https://hackaday.com/2024/12/05/keebin-with-kristina-the-one-with-the-folding-keyboard-mod/ #bluetoothkeyboard #ergnomiccyberdeck #peripheralshacks #touchscreenmouse #hackadaycolumns #foldingkeyboard #dactylmanuform #splitkeyboard #pdakeyboard #bluetooth #cyberdeck #diymouse

Tiny Trackpad Fits On Ergonomic Keyboard https://hackaday.com/2024/08/06/tiny-trackpad-fits-on-ergonomic-keyboard/ #PeripheralsHacks #splitkeyboard #zsavoyager #ergonomic #keyboard #trackpad #Pogopin #mouse #trrs #i2c

Tiny Trackpad Fits On Ergonomic Keyboard - Cats are notorious for interrupting workflow. Whether it’s in the kitchen, the gar... - https://hackaday.com/2024/08/06/tiny-trackpad-fits-on-ergonomic-keyboard/ #peripheralshacks #splitkeyboard #zsavoyager #ergonomic #keyboard #trackpad #pogopin #mouse #trrs #i2c

Keebin’ with Kristina: the One With the Cat Keyboard - Special thanks to [Maarten], who stumbled upon this old gem of a geekhack thread b... - https://hackaday.com/2021/12/02/keebin-with-kristina-the-one-with-the-cat-keyboard/ #one-piecesplitkeyboard #peripheralshacks #hackadaycolumns #splitkeyboard #ibmmodelf #futabamd #modelf #numpad #teensy

Redox Redux: Split Keeb Gets a Num Pad - What’s the worst thing about split keyboards? If they have one general fault, it’s... - https://hackaday.com/2021/06/10/redox-redux-split-keeb-gets-a-num-pad/ #ergonomickeyboard #arduinopromicro #cherrymxgreen #splitkeyboard #arduinohacks #cherrymx #arduino #ergodox #numpad #redox

Cyberdeck Running On Apple Silicon, Though An A12 Not An M1 - [Alta’s Projects] built a two-in-one cyberdeck that not only contains the requisite Raspberry Pi (a ... - https://hackaday.com/2021/03/10/cyberdeck-running-on-apple-silicon-though-an-a12-not-m1/ #vintagecomputer #computerhacks #magictrackpad #splitkeyboard #linearslides #raspberrypi #tablethacks #cyberdeck #cyberpunk #ipadmini #keycaps #dongle #pizero #news #eink