Why the modified Colemak layout?
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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!?)
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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/
this is the aptmak layout. I'm using it because i find it to be more comfortable than colemak, especially on my usual 28-key boards.
Definitely going to need to give this a once over. I've never even heard of apt before. Thanks for the info!
Edit: Forgot to mention that the keys are absolutely gorgeous. What kind of switches are you using?
Yea i can only recommend aptmak, super comfy!
In this build i have milky yellows, but i'm not super happy with them. My current favourites are the trash switch (linear) and kailh midnight pro yellows (semi-silent tactile).