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Alice-like TKL/80% keyboard (programming.dev)
submitted 4 weeks ago by McMonster@programming.dev to c/mechanical_keyboards@programming.dev
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I'm pretty sure that something like this doesn't exist off the shelf, but I'll ask to be sure. Is there an off the shelf, Alice-like, ergonomic or split mechanical keyboard that retains all of the keys of an TKL/80% in their proper relative positions?

I need a full set of full-size F keys, traditionaly arranged arrows/Ins/Del/Home/End/PgUp/PgDn, both Ctrls, both Alts. Numpad either gone or attached to the left. Just the main block has to be angled like an Alice keyboard. The closest thing I've found is something referred to as "Sanwa Alice" on Aliexpress, but it does unfortunately have the Numpad.

Is there anything that matches my description or do I have to go the full custom design route?

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[–] Blaze@piefed.zip 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q13-pro-alice-layout-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard?ref=keebfinder ?

[–] wjrii@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Looks like there were a couple of group buys a few years ago, the "LZ Ergo" and the "FLX Virgo" but both were limited and very pricey. Still, expanding your search to split TKL or Ergo TKL might help, as "Alice" boards usually have a specific way of doing the mods and nav keys. Have you considered going DIY? This is the sort of thing I could probably laser cut, 3D print, and hand-wire, though it doesn't fit my half-assed typing style to use a split board of any kind.