Workman
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900 | 54 | |
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0.0 | 0.0 | |
5 months ago | over 1 year ago | |
Shell | C | |
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Workman
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Review: Glove80 Ergonomic Keyboard
Just to add a bit of data to the ergonomics claims (of which I find many people are skeptical):
https://workmanlayout.org/#tests-using-popular-books
Now, this is a site extolling the virtues of yet another layout, so feel free to take it with a grain of salt, but the methodology seems sound to me. (Though I used Workman in the past, I've since moved to Colemak due to a combination of it being built-in to Apple OSs and my dislike of the "ly" digram being on the same finger in Workman, plus some other factors.)
Even though Dvorak is the "least efficient" of the three QWERTY alternatives measured, it's still over a 40% reduction in finger travel distance compared to QWERTY. "Distance traveled" is obviously not the sole factor in ergonomics, but it's equally obviously a big one.
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Keyboard Layout Is Broken
Workman [0] was designed to be used on an ortho keyboard, though it is also usable on a normal keyboard. I suppose it's tricky to design for many modern features as they are not yet standardised between keyboards.
[0] https://workmanlayout.org/
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Is switching keyboard layout worth it?
Just take a look at the test results that the author of workman keyboard layout made: https://workmanlayout.org/
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Devil Mode for Emacs
You might also find https://web.archive.org/web/20130512065149/http://www.andong... interesting. The theory is that since you only ever have a space after a comma, you can use it as a dead key, and just have ", " output ", ". That then frees all the other letter combos to be whatever key you want.
There are other keyboard layouts out there with the same concept too: https://github.com/workman-layout/Workman/tree/master/mac#wo...
- The Workman Keyboard Layout
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Thought I'd share this incase anyone was wondering what the Keychron Q10 and Q0 look like with Cherry Profile keycaps like I was a month ago.
The layout used is Workman US (programmer variant).
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Ask HN: What can I do about my declining typing ability as I age?
In my experience it does become harder to type on staggered keyboards unless you're continuing to do it regularly. You may need to relearn to do that. Same deal with continuing QWERTY usage.
VIA is proprietary and not really an official QMK thing (QMK is free software). There is also Vial[0] which is free software if you want a GUI, and the QMK configurator[1] web app (but this lacks some features like enabling mouse keys or NKRO).
Lastly I want to add that Workman[2] may be preferable to Colemak Mod-DH. Rather than an attempt to fix major issues in Colemak like Mod-DH, it's a whole new layout that avoided the issues from the start. I have also heard from some that it had ortholinear and columnar stagger boards in mind with its design.
I type on a Pinky4[3] keyboard that I assembled from a kit. More keys than your keyboard, but a similar idea. I was coming from a 60% and wanted a similar amount of keys. I've been quite happy with it.
[0] https://get.vial.today/
[1] https://config.qmk.fm/#/
[2] https://workmanlayout.org/
[3] https://github.com/tamanishi/Pinky4
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Fully Assembled Dactyl Manuform
read these thoughts behind the invention of workman layout
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Dygma raise to overcome tendinitis ?
I was checking miryoku to use it when I get the Defy, or at least try it. But I don't quite get the part of "workman as alphas". I saw workman, but which ones are the alphas? The numbers?
- what is the best way to lay out the keyboard keys?
miryoku_kmonad
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Cheapest way to try Miryoku style layout
You could install kmonad (https://github.com/kmonad/kmonad) with a Miryoku layout (https://github.com/manna-harbour/miryoku_kmonad) for instance.
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Where should i start? going from 100% to 36-keys. Im really interested in ergo keebs like the corne, but ive never built a custom keeb nore have i thinkered with smaller/custom layouts.
Something I don't see mentioned enough is just preparing yourself for smaller keebs by using pc-side software to emulate a smaller layout with whatever keyboard you're using now. Thankfully, Manna Harbour created a kmonad version of Miryoku that is perfectly suited for trying out a smaller layout on a bigger keyboard. (Be aware that typing on an actual ergonomic split keyboard is even nicer.)
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Programmers rise up, is the numbers row essential or not?
There are software option to do this mapping on your computer instead of on the keyboard. That is what I understand that https://github.com/manna-harbour/miryoku_kmonad kmonad is.
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Is it possible to try out 36 keys with a ThinkPad on Windows 10 or Linux?
As u/w0lfwood mentioned, you can use Miryoku kMonad to try out a 3x5+3 layout on a row staggered board.
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Spacebars are ridiculously long, as is having the modifier keys under your hands, requiring moving off home row to press them. Suggestions for adding keys below spacebar? (more in comments)
As others have noted, a programmable ergo split is the best solution. But for a conventional keyboard you can add home row mods and layers using KMonad. The lite mapping in Miryoku KMonad adds home row mods, and the finger part of the Nav layer when space is held. That would be enough to significantly reduce your movement from home.
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Dygma raise to overcome tendinitis ?
u/set92 If you just want to try Miryoku briefly on the Defy you could use Miryoku KMonad. To implement Miryoku natively, pay particular attention to the mod tap settings. You'll need to find settings suitable for home row mods.
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Windows custom keyboard combos?
KMonad is cross platform. Here's an example config. The lite mapping will put cursor keys on the home row and the other keys you mentioned on the row below, when space is held.
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Help with crkbd layout
Check your KMonad mod tap settings. See Miryoku KMonad for an example, e.g. here. There's no special support for preventing accidental mods in KMonad, so all you can do is increase tapping term and adjust your typing style. See The Guide for details.
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Need Help on finding an ergonomic keyboard similar to a Logitech K860
Others use popular layouts like Miryoku. It has options to use an inverted T nav cluster, and set which side. You can now even try it without a programmable keyboard, via KMonad.
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Miryoku KMonad
Miryoku KMonad is for use with keyboards that do not support custom firmware. The full Miryoku layout is included, plus all alternative layout options. Individual mappings for non-programmable ergonomic keyboards such as Kinesis Advantage or X-Bows will be added on request.
What are some alternatives?
mtgap-layout - Some of MTGAP's keyboard layouts for various platforms (Linux [xkb], macOS [Ukelele], Windows [MKLC])
miryoku - Miryoku is an ergonomic, minimal, orthogonal, and universal keyboard layout.
monkeytype - The most customizable typing website with a minimalistic design and a ton of features. Test yourself in various modes, track your progress and improve your speed.
corne-zmk-config - zmk config for the swept and corne keyboard
Typing
miryoku_qmk - Miryoku is an ergonomic, minimal, orthogonal, and universal keyboard layout. Miryoku QMK is the Miryoku implementation for QMK.
keygen - OpenSCAD tools for generating physical keys
Scylla - Ergonomic mechanical keyboard
halmak - The final version of the AI designed keyboard layout
mechanical-keyboard - DIY mechanical keyboard and where to find them
ASETG - ASETG Keyboard Layout
kmonad - An advanced keyboard manager