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I think that the Manuform's thumb clusters, while having slightly fewer keys (6 per hand vs 8), are more ergonomic than those of the Mitosis, due to allowing th
by fouric 5y ago
I think that the Manuform's thumb clusters, while having slightly fewer keys (6 per hand vs 8), are more ergonomic than those of the Mitosis, due to allowing the thumbs to use their stronger movements (curling in vs. moving laterally).
But, more generally, I agree - there's very little excuse for not having thumb clusters if you're trying to build an ergonomic keyboard.
- CarVac 5y agoObviously the 3D sculpting of the Dactyl Manuform can be better than a 2D layout, but the distinction I find in the Mitosis layout is the fact that the main thumb keys are two-tiered, letting me use one thumb to hit both shift and the number layer key simultaneously, or one at a time.
- fouric 5y agoYou can do the same thing with the Dactyl-Manuform layout! I regularly hit two modifier keys at once (e.g. shift and control) - it's rather easy to do, or at least for certain pairs (although the same property appears to apply to the Mitosis).