Hi,

I use an Ergodox and I’d like to get a keyboard that would best fit my use case :

  • alpha keys without numbers nor side column modifier (3x5 matrix for each hand)
  • 3 keys for each thumb
  • the inner thumb key should be compatible with a larger keycap
  • compatible with choc profile
  • pinky staggering more pronounced than the Ergodox (or the Corne)

I found the Chocofi that matches all of those criteria but I’m not expert, do you think there is something more suited ? Maybe a variation of the Piantor ?

  • NoamVokaal@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I would also consider 3w6. It ticks all the boxes, and the halves connect via USB-C instead of TRRS. I know Beekeebs.com and Keycapsss.com sell them.

    If you’re also interested in trying splayed columns the rae-dux is an excellent option. This keyboard does not offer a bigger keycap for the innermost thumb though.

  • p3tricor@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    It’s funny to me how everybody on the 40% ergo (maybe split) train wants/likes exactly the corne, but with more pinky stagger

    • AxZxP@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      It’s exactly what I want : a Corne with a lower pinky column relative to the ring finger. It’s so weird that this design is not yet popularized !

  • neonred@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Have a look at Piantor or Cantor keyboards. Have built a Piantor myself some months ago and I love it. But - it all comes down to personal taste so keep looking!

    There are also keyboard databases for you to scroll through and get inspirations from.

    • AxZxP@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Yes the staggering of the Cantor is perfect but all the thumb keys are 1u and I’d really want a larger key for the inner one.

      • neonred@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 year ago

        That’s fair. From my experience I probably wouldn’t notice a difference if the thumb keycap would be larger as the point of contact is quite small and not a flat area so the keycap doesn’t have to provide a large area.

        For reference my keyb: Piantor, Kailh Choc V1, Red Pro switches (35g) with MBK caps. Actually, I consider going even lighter on the switches (blue/pink: 20g), at least for the pinkes