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geekhack Community => Ergonomics => Topic started by: kencheeto on Sun, 20 January 2019, 17:58:26

Title: Best way to add negative tilt to keyboard?
Post by: kencheeto on Sun, 20 January 2019, 17:58:26

Negative tilt has been a lifesaver for my RSI. I've just picked up a Realforce R2 55g, and have been using a Grifiti wrist pad to prop up the front end, but am wondering if anyone has found something that's about TKL width that has been a good solution.

Looking for recommendations for something solid like acoustic foam speaker stands or any other sort of foam wedge, rather than a keyboard tray that mounts under the desk. Thanks!

Title: Re: Best way to add negative tilt to keyboard?
Post by: BundleOfJoysticks on Thu, 31 January 2019, 09:10:16

Post-It note pads. Not joking.

I made a tenting riser thing out of wood, too.

Title: Re: Best way to add negative tilt to keyboard?
Post by: tex_live_utility on Mon, 11 March 2019, 14:50:25

You don't strictly need a wedge, you just need something to prop up the front with. A stack of sticky notes actually sounds perfect for this although over time you will probably crumple some of the notes.

Title: Re: Best way to add negative tilt to keyboard?
Post by: Myteethfeelweird on Mon, 13 January 2020, 23:11:23

The post it thing works well but something more aEsThEtIc, would be to make a wrist rest, that has a piece that would fit under the keyboard to raise up the close edge. Highly recommend applying some rubber pads here to prevent slipping

Title: Re: Best way to add negative tilt to keyboard?
Post by: kencheeto on Mon, 09 March 2020, 00:32:27

I ended up using these which are incredibly expensive for what they solve but they're unobtrusive and matte black!

https://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-Desktop-Speaker-Stands-Pair/dp/B005STCILC