Workman
thumb-trackball
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GNU General Public License v3.0 or later | GNU General Public License v3.0 or later |
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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?
thumb-trackball
- Is there a way to add more buttons/IO?
- Ploopy open source thumb trackball
- Ploopy Thumb not recognized by VIA or VIAL. . . Are there any other GUI-based QMK solutions?
- Ploopy Thumb Build Instructions
- Carpal Tunnel and the World of IT
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Desoldering the PMW?
Do me a favour, would ya? Could you tell me which pins you might have bridged? Check page 6 of the Thumb schematic if you need help with the pin numbers.
- Help changing DPI on thumb
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[Advice] Smooth asymmetric shape
Hi guys! Do you know good tutorial on how to make smooth asymmetric complex shape with precise size, like this one https://github.com/ploopyco/thumb-trackball ?
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A completely open-source, 3D-printed thumb trackball. All design files available. Complete assembly instructions. Check comments for details.
You can also find complete assembly instructions, here.
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The Ploopy Thumb Trackball is completed! All design files are available. Kits are available for preorder. Check comments for details!
The Thumb Trackball is done and released! All of the design files are available here! STEP files, STL files, electronics files for making PCBs, and firmware - everything is available for free.
What are some alternatives?
mtgap-layout - Some of MTGAP's keyboard layouts for various platforms (Linux [xkb], macOS [Ukelele], Windows [MKLC])
mini-trackball - A small, open-source trackball, powered by QMK.
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.
qmk_firmware - Open-source keyboard firmware for Atmel AVR and Arm USB families
Typing
qmk-firmware-ploopyco-dev - Open-source keyboard firmware for Atmel AVR and Arm USB families
keygen - OpenSCAD tools for generating physical keys
trackball - A trackball mouse. Mechanical files, PCBs, and firmware all included.
halmak - The final version of the AI designed keyboard layout
classic-trackball-lefty - A left-handed trackball mouse. Mechanical files, PCBs, and firmware all included.
ASETG - ASETG Keyboard Layout
keygen - An(other) algorithm for generating optimal keyboard layouts.