ferris
A low profile split keyboard designed to satisfy one single use case elegantly (by pierrechevalier83)
qmk_firmware
keyboard controller firmware for Atmel AVR USB family (by callum-oakley)
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GNU General Public License v3.0 or later | GNU General Public License v3.0 only |
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ferris
Posts with mentions or reviews of ferris.
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What's a good option to connect a split kb while using only one RP2040
The original Ferris keayboard uses an I/O expander.
- Mercredi Tech - 2023-03-29
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GITHUB FILES
Corne/crkbd, Sweep, ferris, Lilly58, The Card (the one in your pic)
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How to order Ferris
So, I know the Ferris repo is here: https://github.com/pierrechevalier83/ferris
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Semicolon to underscore trick
For minimizing awkward finger movements, I feel like a decent approach would be to borrow techniques from the tiny keyboard crowd make a multi-layered keyboard layout to minimize movement. e.g. some people have 34 key keyboards with multiple layers triggered in various ways to get the full range of input. (Some people go even further, e.g. to 16 keys).
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[EU-FR] [H] Ferris Compact v0.2.1 fully equipped white PCB [W] Paypal, Revolut, Bizum, LeBonCoin
I have 3 equipped white PCBs for Ferris Compact v0.2.1. It's a 34-key ergo keyboard, for Kailh Choc switches.
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Wireless split keyboard, non BLE
The base idea is something like this amazing keeb but with a more aggressive pinky row stagger like the ferris
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A Colemak Story
With this principle in mind I tried somehow to create my modifier layout, if you want to check out my keymap&x:10%3B&=Pause%0A(enc)%3B&@_y:1.25&x:3%3B&=*&_x:9%3B&=%2F=%3B&@_y:-0.75&x:2%3B&=%25&_x:1%3B&=+&_x:7%3B&=-&_x:1%3B&=%5E%3B&@_y:-0.8700000000000001&x:5%3B&=%2F@&_x:5%3B&=%2F&%3B&@_y:-0.6299999999999999%3B&=Esc%0A%60%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A~&=%23&_x:13%3B&=$&=%5C%3B&@_y:-0.75&x:3%3B&=%3C&_x:9%3B&=%3E%3B&@_y:-0.75&x:2%3B&=%5B&_x:1%3B&=(&_x:7%3B&=)&_x:1%3B&=%5D%3B&@_y:-0.8700000000000001&x:5%3B&=%2F%2F&_x:5%3B&=%5C%3B&@_y:-0.629999999999999%3B&=Tab&=%7B&_x:13%3B&=%7D&='%3B&@_y:-0.75&x:3%3B&=!&_x:9%3B&=%3F%3B&@_y:-0.75&x:2%3B&='&_x:1%3B&=%2F:&_x:7%3B&=%2F%3B&_x:1%3B&=%22%3B&@_y:-0.8699999999999992&x:5%3B&=,&_x:5%3B&=.%3B&@_y:-0.6300000000000008%3B&=Shift&=%7C&_x:13%3B&=%2F&=Ctrl%3B&@_y:-0.5&x:2.5%3B&=Mute%0A(enc)&_x:10%3B&=Pause%0A(enc)%3B&@_y:1&x:3%3B&=3&_x:9%3B&=8%3B&@_y:-0.75&x:2%3B&=2&_x:1%3B&=4&_x:7%3B&=7&_x:1%3B&=9%3B&@_y:-0.8699999999999992&x:5%3B&=5&_x:5%3B&=6%3B&@_y:-0.6300000000000008%3B&=Esc%0A%60%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A~&=1&_x:13%3B&=0&=%5C%3B&@_y:-0.75&x:3%3B&=Up&_x:9%3B&=5%3B&@_y:-0.75&x:2%3B&=Left&_x:1%3B&=Right&_x:7%3B&=4&_x:1%3B&=6%3B&@_y:-0.8699999999999992&x:5&a:7%3B&=&_x:5&a:4%3B&=0%3B&@_y:-0.6300000000000008%3B&=Tab&=Tab&_x:13&a:7%3B&=&_a:4%3B&='%3B&@_y:-0.75&x:3%3B&=Bottom&_x:9%3B&=2%3B&@_y:-0.75&x:2&a:7%3B&=&_x:1%3B&=&_x:7&a:4%3B&=1&_x:1%3B&=3%3B&@_y:-0.8699999999999992&x:5&a:7%3B&=&_x:5%3B&=%3B&@_y:-0.6300000000000008&a:4%3B&=Shift&_a:7%3B&=&_x:13%3B&=&_a:4%3B&=Ctrl%3B&@_y:-0.5&x:2.5%3B&=Mute%0A(enc)&_x:10%3B&=Pause%0A(enc)%3B&@_rx:4&ry:8.175&y:-4.675000000000001&x:-0.5%3B&=Tab%3B&@_y:4.5&x:-0.5%3B&=Tab%3B&@_y:4.25&x:-0.5%3B&=Tab%3B&@_rx:13&y:-4.675000000000001&x:-0.5%3B&=Alt%3B&@_y:4.5&x:-0.5%3B&=Alt%3B&@_y:4.25&x:-0.5%3B&=Alt%3B&@_r:15&rx:4&y:-4.675000000000001&x:-0.5%3B&=Ctrl%3B&@_ry:13.75&y:-4.75&x:-0.5%3B&=Ctrl%3B&@_ry:19&y:-4.75&x:-0.5%3B&=Ctrl%3B&@_r:30&ry:8.175&y:-5.675000000000001&x:-0.5%3B&=Esc%0A%60%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A~%3B&@_x:-0.5%3B&=Shift%3B&@_ry:13.75&y:-5.75&x:-0.5%3B&=Esc%0A%60%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A~%3B&@_x:-0.5%3B&=Shift%3B&@_ry:19&y:-5.75&x:-0.5%3B&=Esc%0A%60%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A~%3B&@_x:-0.5%3B&=Shift%3B&@_r:45&ry:8.175&y:-5.675000000000001&x:-0.5&h:2%3B&=Space%0ALower%3B&@_ry:13.75&y:-5.75&x:-0.5&c=%23949494&t=%23000000%0A%23080808&h:2%3B&=%0ALower%3B&@_ry:19&y:-5.75&x:-0.5&c=%23cccccc&t=%23000000&h:2%3B&=Space%0ALower%3B&@_r:-45&rx:13&ry:8.175&y:-5.675000000000001&x:-0.5&h:2%3B&=Return%0ARaise%3B&@_ry:13.75&y:-5.75&x:-0.5&h:2%3B&=Return%0ARaise%3B&@_ry:19&y:-5.75&x:-0.5&c=%23949494&h:2%3B&=%0ARaise%3B&@_r:-30&ry:8.175&y:-5.675000000000001&x:-0.5&c=%23cccccc%3B&=Gui%3B&@_x:-0.5%3B&=Back%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0ASpace%3B&@_ry:13.75&y:-5.75&x:-0.5%3B&=Gui%3B&@_x:-0.5%3B&=Back%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0ASpace%3B&@_ry:19&y:-5.75&x:-0.5%3B&=Gui%3B&@_x:-0.5%3B&=Back%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0ASpace%3B&@_r:-15&ry:8.175&y:-4.675000000000001&x:-0.5%3B&=Delete%3B&@_ry:13.75&y:-4.75&x:-0.5%3B&=Delete%3B&@_ry:19&y:-4.75&x:-0.5%3B&=Delete) (and maybe share any thought's on it)(no function layer yet, work in progress)(I'm eventually gonna build a Ferris and I feel like 6x3 is too much for me, so my layers are 5x3), please do.
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The new and upgraded Framework Laptop
I would be very interested in having a programmable ergo keyboard like the Ferris: https://github.com/pierrechevalier83/ferris
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Have there been splits with an IC?
The ferris (not sweep) is a great example of a board with an integrated mcu. The big disadvantage is that the design is tied to a specific part and also will be less accessible for DIYers. In the case of the ferris, the chip that it uses has been almost impossible to find for the last year, which is one of the factors of the sweep's popularity over the ferris. https://github.com/pierrechevalier83/ferris
qmk_firmware
Posts with mentions or reviews of qmk_firmware.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-06-07.
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Home-row mods - will I get used to it?
Callum's README
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Brass KnuckHull
For sub-40% keyboards, home row mods like in Miryoku or a modifiers on layers like in Callum in combination with layers, combos etc. are necessary to fit all of the keys needed.
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I’m confused about keyboard layout to choose
I'm pretty sure, that every sub 40% user has been there once. It's just so wild when you're new to it. Here's my overly long and boring take on the subject. My journey was building a handwired monoblock split I designed for having 6x4 halves with 3 additional keys in the middle - think preonic, but slightly angled halves with pinky columns staggered and 3 keys in the space between the halves. At first my layout was mimicking the regular 60%. I only used layers for numbers, symbols, f-keys and nav cluster. Pretty much like a 60% with a few thumb keys instead of big f***n' useless spacebar. I thought there's no way to comfortably use my keyboard without it. I used to press Control with the inside of my palm instead of contorting my pinky. It was... amazing! Compared to row staggered layout, the ergonomics we're f***ng stellar, man! Little did I know how much can be improved. I was using this layout for about 6 months before I decided to make any big changes. First thing was removing the keys I pressed with my palm. Once I moved heavily used mods to my thumbs, I felt like a superhuman. A bit of muscle memory fighting, but it felt really great not to move my hands towards the lower corners of the keyboard. Once my head started going on and on about the layout, about two weeks later went the number row. I put the numbers on the home row and still keep it that way. It was a huge leap, because it meant now I'm using layers so much more and we're getting into the so-called "minimal" territories. The last step for me was removing the outer pinky columns. I really didn't want to give up tab, backspace and shift on the left side, and I was really opposed to the idea of tap-dancing, combos and other stuff that turns my keyboard into an arcade game. I didn't want to perform an MK Fatality combo every time I need to close a tab in my browser, but what spoke to me was callum layout. No combos, no timing, no double-tapping. Just simple momentary toggle layers turned out to be just what I needed. I have a couple of additional keys, so I use one for mod layers. That way with 4-key thumb cluster I have all I need and so far I am happy. ...until the optimisation mania comes back.
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Is there a way to customize the condition in which OSL key exit the target layer?
Have a look at Callum style layers https://github.com/callum-oakley/qmk_firmware/tree/master/users/callum
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What are your thoughts on the miryoku layout?
one shot mods – ex. callum, seniply
- 36 keys layout
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One button alt-tab?
Not without building it from source yourself. See https://github.com/callum-oakley/qmk_firmware/tree/master/users/callum for a fully baked implementation of what you want. Look at the "swapper" documentation and code.
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Anyone use 34-keys without home row mods? I want to try a Ferris, but I do not like home row mods.
If not HRMs, how about Callum-style mods? Callum Oakley's keymap works with exactly 34 keys as it turns out.
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QMK question
This feature is called Swapper and you can find a simple implementation here.
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What are the famous layouts?
Miryoku relies on mod-tap, which some people aren't a fan of. The most common alternative approach are those systems that use sticky (OSM) keys, such as Callum or my own system, Seniply.
What are some alternatives?
When comparing ferris and qmk_firmware you can also consider the following projects:
Sweep - Sweep - a small promicro based keyboard inspired by the Ferris.
zmk-config
miryoku - Miryoku is an ergonomic, minimal, orthogonal, and universal keyboard layout.
qmk - My fork of QMK firmware (see https://github.com/joric/qmk/wiki)
Ferris-Slip-On-Case - Friction fit case for the ferris pcb
qmk_distro_msys - A Windows one-click installer for the QMK CLI
zmk - ZMK Firmware Repository
keyboards - A split keyboard layout, optimized for Portuguese, English, working with numbers and software programming with VIM plugins.
SofleKeyboard - A split keyboard based on Lily58, Crkbd and Helix keyboards
qmk_firmware - Open-source keyboard firmware for Atmel AVR and Arm USB families
Canary - Canary keyboard layout