Finally! The TECK is programmable with layers!

[Calyx]

I just got this in the mail from Truly Ergonomic:

We are pleased to announce that we now have an application to reprogram the Truly Ergonomic Keyboard, a Layout Designer (http://www.trulyergonomic.com/store/layout-designer--configurator--reprogrammable--truly-ergonomic-mechanical-keyboard).

ALL Truly Ergonomic Keyboards provide fully reprogrammable keys and layout customization, allowing for uncommon and unique key configurations. You can now very easily change the logical position of any key, add logical keys, create your own custom layout(s), have up to 6 layers at once, and have two distinct layouts at the same time, amongst others.

Your custom layout is then saved internally so you can connect your Truly Ergonomic Keyboard into any compatible computer without the need to install any additional software or to reprogram each time. No matter what compatible computer you plug in into, you can have the same layout without the need of any third party application or special drivers.

Additionally, you have the option to change any required keys for the letters or symbols of your preference. This includes all keys including both spacebars where each key can have its own functionality. There are no restrictions of which keys accept special letters/symbols or special functionality.

You can also visit our Support – Alternate Layouts Firmware section (http://www.trulyergonomic.com/store/alternate-layouts--truly-ergonomic-mechanical-keyboard) to review diverse layouts already made or to start the Layout Designer with a Default layout for your particular model/language. You can use the templates as such or you can open them in the Layout Designer to change required functionality, you can then save the firmware/layout file to upgrade your keyboard and save the layout as a new template for later use or to share it.

If you use or want to have two distinct layouts (Qwerty/Alternate or Work/Entertainment) or use two computers (Windows/MacOSX) without the need to constantly flip DIP switch #2, you can consider having one layout in the “Main” layer, and the secondary layout on the “Num” layer, having the NumLock­LED showing if you are using the secondary layout – you can then use the “Fn” layer for the numeric keypad as well as special functionality. Learn more at the "Dual Layouts" section.

We have also created a "Minimal Stretch Layout for Programmers" (Emacs included) where several keys in the “Main” and “Fn” layers are positioned to facilitate typing for programmers. “Fn” layers have F1-F12 keys closer and diverse keys positioned on both sides symmetrically to be easily used in combination with the new location of the Fn key.

If you are using Windows/Linux and use the Ctrl key a lot, or if you are using Mac OS X and use the command key a lot, you can have the left space as a Ctrl or command to be pressed with the left thumb instead of your left pinky.

If you are using Mac OS X and prefer to have the Fn keys functionality as default, compared to require pressing the Fn along F6‑F12 keys, you can reprogram Fn functionality on the “Main” layer and F1‑F12 keys on the “Fn” layer. Review here.

Above options and layouts presented in our Support – Alternate Layouts Firmware section can be used as samples of what can be done to set up your Truly Ergonomic Keyboard. You can open any of the layouts in the Layout Designer to make further enhancements or combine ideas from diverse layouts.


And I just ordered the ErgoDox.   

[wiredPANDA]

Isn't the ErgoDox still the correct answer?

[kenmai9]

I didnt even know this existed. Do people use this keyboard here? Never seen one posted.

[kurplop]

I didnt even know this existed. Do people use this keyboard here? Never seen one posted.

I do. Good build and good design but they were very inattentive to past customer concerns. They are finally addressing an almost 2 year old promise to offer programability but I don't think they ever solved the problem of it often not being recognized at start up. You can see mine here.http://flic.kr/s/aHsjFazJhh

[davkol]

Already posted here (pretty cool thread BTW). Anyway, I'm hesitating whether I should replace my TM2030 by this for portable use, or rather refrain from supporting the company behind the TECK.