Bastard vs Skeletile vs Dactyl Manuform? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by DanL4@lemmy.world to c/ergomechkeyboards@lemmy.world

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Hi. I've been using Dactyl Manuforms for quite a few years now. Settled down with a 5 column with an extremely sculpted SA keycaps and bobba u4t switches. I use only 2/3 thumb keys regularly but enjoy having more.

I'm interested to know if anyone thinks an alternative is worth trying ? Any input would be appreciated!

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[-] DanL4@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Looks great! Not to my 1DFH preference, but very good looking! Is it tented?

[-] beeng@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 1 year ago

Thanks!

Yes it's slightly tented and different heights for different columns, but there are also tripod mounts on the bottom of you wanted to go more extreme angle. I'm finding this default pretty nice for now.

Its not too high which I really like, no need for wrist rests so far.

But still learning... Had a few bad habits in my old keyboard and lots of muscle memory.

[-] DanL4@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Have you any experience with the Dactyl Manuform? Can you compare?

[-] beeng@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago

Sorry I don't..

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