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I am considering properly learning an ergonomic keyboard, but I like the minimalist ones - like the GergoPlex. They are more affordable and there is something a

by js8 5y ago

I am considering properly learning an ergonomic keyboard, but I like the minimalist ones - like the GergoPlex. They are more affordable and there is something appealing in minimizing the finger movement.

jedimind 5y ago
Beautiful keyboard, I have never heard of GergoPlex before. I would buy it in a heartbeat if wireless versions were available.
- yoavm 5y ago
  Search for the Corne-ish Zen, I think you'd like it.
  - jedimind 5y ago
    Yo that one is sick!!! Love it, thanks so much for suggesting it <3
  - __mharrison__ 5y ago
    Looks nice but I don't want wireless. (Retro grouch)
    - zmix 5y ago
      Also, wireless makes it impossible to have a USB hub on the keyboard, which is nice to free up clutter on the desk. Otherwise I'd need an extra hub.
- Fetiorin 5y ago
  You can build your own given soldering skills/willingness to learn. Ferris Sweep (PCB is open source) with nice!nano controller.
__mharrison__ 5y ago
Long time ergodox user here. I was considering getting a GergoPlex before Covid as I was travelling a bit for work. I even put a "GergoPlex" layer on my ergodox to practice. However, it looks like they no longer sell the "heavy" and with Covid I haven't been travelling, no practicing the Gergo chords.
EliasWatson 5y ago
I used a Levinson[0] for about a year and then switched to a Kyria[1] in August. My Kyria is fully wireless by using two nice!nano microcontrollers and ZMK firmware. I absolutely love small keyboards like this. It takes a couple days/weeks to get used to the positions of everything, but once you do it's amazing. Not having to move your hands/wrists constantly is a game changer. I've ordered PCB's for a Ferris Sweep[2] and plan on building it soon. [0] https://keeb.io/collections/levinson-keyboard https://keeb.io/collections/levinson-keyboard [1] https://splitkb.com/collections/keyboard-kits/products/kyria-pcb-kit https://splitkb.com/collections/keyboard-kits/products/kyria... [2] https://github.com/davidphilipbarr/sweep https://github.com/davidphilipbarr/sweep

by js8 5y ago

jedimind 5y ago

Beautiful keyboard, I have never heard of GergoPlex before. I would buy it in a heartbeat if wireless versions were available.

yoavm 5y ago
Search for the Corne-ish Zen, I think you'd like it.
- jedimind 5y ago
  Yo that one is sick!!! Love it, thanks so much for suggesting it <3
- __mharrison__ 5y ago
  Looks nice but I don't want wireless. (Retro grouch)
  - zmix 5y ago
    Also, wireless makes it impossible to have a USB hub on the keyboard, which is nice to free up clutter on the desk. Otherwise I'd need an extra hub.
Fetiorin 5y ago
You can build your own given soldering skills/willingness to learn. Ferris Sweep (PCB is open source) with nice!nano controller.

__mharrison__ 5y ago

Long time ergodox user here. I was considering getting a GergoPlex before Covid as I was travelling a bit for work. I even put a "GergoPlex" layer on my ergodox to practice. However, it looks like they no longer sell the "heavy" and with Covid I haven't been travelling, no practicing the Gergo chords.

EliasWatson 5y ago

I used a Levinson[0] for about a year and then switched to a Kyria[1] in August. My Kyria is fully wireless by using two nice!nano microcontrollers and ZMK firmware. I absolutely love small keyboards like this. It takes a couple days/weeks to get used to the positions of everything, but once you do it's amazing. Not having to move your hands/wrists constantly is a game changer. I've ordered PCB's for a Ferris Sweep[2] and plan on building it soon. [0] https://keeb.io/collections/levinson-keyboard https://keeb.io/collections/levinson-keyboard [1] https://splitkb.com/collections/keyboard-kits/products/kyria-pcb-kit https://splitkb.com/collections/keyboard-kits/products/kyria... [2] https://github.com/davidphilipbarr/sweep https://github.com/davidphilipbarr/sweep