"It was daunting and took a few weeks of typing like an idiot, but it was worth it. I was always unable to consistently touch type, so I figured less keys will help me memorize the keys and it did. The health benefits are pretty good since I work 12+ hours a day on the computer. I have to say I came in with vain intent. The arch Linux script kiddie to have the most indecipherable keyboard possible, but it really is a huge improvement to my daily work. "

  • madjo@feddit.nlEnglish
    5·
    8 months ago

    For me it’s the monetary aspect that prohibits me from making the jump to typing like an idiot for a few weeks.

    I don’t know the first thing about soldering, so I would need a pre-built, but those can get pretty expensive for something I’m mostly just curious about if it will even work for me.

    • F04118F@feddit.nlEnglish
      3·
      8 months ago

      Keep an eye on the used market. These niche keyboards don’t work for everyone, and people often buy more, so they also sell them at some point.

      I recently bought a used prebuilt 42-key split mech at the price of a kit via marktplaats.nl. I think there’s another one still on there. Chances are someone will sell their split mech on your local online used market.

      • madjo@feddit.nlEnglish
        3·
        8 months ago

        I’m just surprised that I can never find one on Tweakers’ Vraag&Aanbod. :) But I’ll check marktplaats

            • F04118F@feddit.nlEnglish
              3·
              8 months ago

              Yeah, so much so I almost bought it, despite having just bought a (non-hotswap) 42-key manuform which I haven’t programmed or really used yet.

              • madjo@feddit.nlEnglish
                2·
                7 months ago

                I ended up not buying that 36 key split keyboard. instead I bought a Silakka54 split, because I needed a dedicated number row. I’m typing on it now, but it definitely has a learning curve.

                • F04118F@feddit.nlEnglish
                  2·
                  7 months ago

                  Nice! I found the first few days the hardest and it already got better after a week. Make a post if you got a picture/keymap to share!

  • F04118F@feddit.nlEnglish
    2·
    8 months ago

    I’m really happy to read this, thanks for sharing! Beautiful picture too!

    I recently bought a 42-key split (3x6+3) which I still have to program and actually start using. This gives me hope!

    It also has RGB, which I would like to be able to turn pink too.

    Can you share your QMK config?