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It's kind of interesting, probably the majority of split-keyboards lack F-keys. Heck, a bunch of them even don't have numeric keys, relying on layering instead:
by neuronexmachina 4y ago
It's kind of interesting, probably the majority of split-keyboards lack F-keys. Heck, a bunch of them even don't have numeric keys, relying on layering instead: https://github.com/diimdeep/awesome-split-keyboards https://github.com/diimdeep/awesome-split-keyboards
- Scene_Cast2 4y agoFWIW one of the reasons that got me into designing a custom keyboard is that split keyboards with a function row are relatively uncommon.
- rgoulter 4y agoI'd expand on 'relying on layering' as 'trading off hand movement for added complexity'. I use a smaller layout without a number row. I noticed that when I had to use my laptop's keyboard, pressing the ` key was quite annoying since it required either reaching/moving my hand; whereas on a reduced layout, I found it more convenient to not have to move my hand.
- benhurmarcel 4y agoThey are designed with a main focus on reaching every key comfortably from the home position. So removing that extra row makes sense, it's too far anyway.