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Split keyboard with double middle keys? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 8 months ago by Starglasses@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/ergomechkeyboards@lemmy.world

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I think having a split keyboard so my mouse can be in the middle would really help my comfort at the desk. Is there a style that doubles up the middle keys? My typing style means sometimes I use my right hand to hit T, left to hit Y, etc.

Is this a style already, or would I need to build my own?

I am completely new to this domain and would appreciate advice from knowledgeable enthusiasts.

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[-] idealotus@lemmy.world 12 points 8 months ago

I use a ZSA Moonlander which I programmed to have 2 Ys and 2 Vs so the left and right work like how you're looking for.

It sped up my adoption of using a columnar keyboard. I'm sure some will say I gotta fix my typing, but I definitely have sped up my typing with a split keyboard, even with this quirk.

this post was submitted on 12 Nov 2023

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