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I like this layout. I'm used to the F keys tho...
by grozmovoi 3y ago
I like this layout. I'm used to the F keys tho...
- fanf2 3y agoYou could make a 75% version, but it would not be quite as nice :-) I think my next design will have another column of macro keys, making 74 (my birth year mod 100).
- 0cf8612b2e1e 3y agoThe lack of F keys continues to boggle my mind on these custom layouts. I need to be be able to mash F5 or F8 at a moments notice without any chording nonsense. Unless you are working from an ironing board, most desks have ample “vertical” space to extend towards the monitor with the extra keyboard row.
- madphilosopher 3y agoAnd keep them in groups of 4 so I can easily and deftly land on F5 and F8, which are to the extremities of the group.
- K7PJP 3y agoPerhaps they're using these keyboards on a Mac? MacOS doesn't really use F keys. They're instead dedicated to some system-wide controls (media, volume, display brightness) by default, and you'd need to chord to use them as function keys. They're rarely assigned to anything anyway.
- seabrookmx 3y ago75% (84 key) is definitely your friend then. It's similar to a lot of laptop layouts as well, so if you find yourself often switching between a laptop and desktop it feels quite natural. I use a budget Keycool 84 (MX browns) and love it.
- Daneel_ 3y agoThe Vortex Race3 is amazing too, plus it can be reprogrammed without a computer.
- SkyArrow 3y agoDo note that at least some Race3 batches have a rust issue on the plate standoffs: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/irmbqr/vortex_race_3_owners_you_need_to_check_your/ https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/irmbqr...