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From 60% to split ortho 36 keys by D9D9D9D9D9 (infosec.pub)
submitted 3 days ago by kriscables@lemmy.world to c/splitmechkeyboards@lemmy.world
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"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. "

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[–] madjo@feddit.nl 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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.nl 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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.nl 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] F04118F@feddit.nl 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I tried Tweakers too, I thought the same. Nothing there..

These seem like good deals though.

Ergonomisch 36-key split toetsenbord hotswap rode switches € 90,00 https://link.marktplaats.nl/m2293138833

Skeletyl-TBKmini BastardKb Split Keyboard € 150,00 https://link.marktplaats.nl/m2287268092

[–] madjo@feddit.nl 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

That top one looks very interesting.

[–] F04118F@feddit.nl 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days 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.

[–] F04118F@feddit.nl 1 points 3 days ago

Do post about it here if you end up getting it

[–] F04118F@feddit.nl 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days 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?