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

submitted 9 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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[-] ZILtoid1991@kbin.social 2 points 9 months ago

I just learned to hold my hands more ergonomically on a non-ergonomic keyboard. I hold my hands at an angle rather than perpendicular to the keys.

[-] Starglasses@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Thank you for the discussion. I am welcomed by the few members who took my request as an idea, a concept. Talking about the pros and cons with no condescension was helpful.

The sadly larger portion of replies were picking me apart with noses upturned.

I wanted to delve into this cool little niche thing, and the people who are knowledgeable were also strict gatekeepers of their opinions and let me know that I was so wrong.

A few were kind, but overall, ... pretty jerky.

You like your hobby.... you don't like people new to it?

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[-] erasebegin@lemmy.world -1 points 9 months ago

the solution is to change your typing style and then buy a Dygma Defy

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