https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=84148.0
What about this?
That's pretty interesting. I've seen vertical keyboards in the past, but I don't know that it's for me. Some people really like them, but since I like playing games and stuff I think that it might be too big of a shift. However, a similar design turned flat, with the mouse controlled by the wrist could be neat. I remember someone proposing a similar device a few years ago.
Probably look into the Matias ergo pro if you're not familiar with soldering.
I'm the biggest proponent of Ergodox, but it's very involved and not always suitable to the new guys coming in.
also , Which finger dislocates. is it due to the shape of your hand, or the joint
The Ergo Pro is really close, but it doesn't seem any different from the UH, except for tenting/palm rests. The Macro keys are a huge thing, because I do a lot of repetitive keystrokes. The designated cut/paste is great, but tonight I spent a while in Excel needing Ctrl&\. Being able to "quickly" bind that to a key and repeat is great, but I need 5 or more keys I can do that to. Right now I rely on a Razer Nostromo, which has 14 keys that can be modified/bound to macros, but it's a whole additional piece next to my keyboard. Getting those macro keys integrated to my keyboard again is priority one, with a built-in mouse being a "wishful thinking" second.
If I can't find something with a mouse built in, then the Ergo is absolutely my top choice because the thumb clusters are placed really well for me, and because of the myriad of macro key options.
I trust my soldering skills for the most part now. I started looking at the ergo when the first iteration was starting orders, and didn't know anything at that point. I think I'd be able to assemble one now. If I can find someone who has a kit of any stage, or a finished set, I'd probably do that. Otherwise I'll likely piece together an Infinite Ergodox from the source files on their site, but that would be a huge pain, and probably take far longer than I need to.
Also, my disorder results in faulty connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, skin, veins), so even though everything is shaped right the joints aren't held in place they way they are supposed to be. Since its systemic,
all the joints in my body are prone to dislocating. When typing, it tends to be Thumb, index or ring more frequently than middle or pinkie, but my spine is the most problematic place for me. Because sudden dislocations pose such a danger, I spend 90% of my time with my wheelchair parked in front of my computer -- which makes replacing my keyboard a really urgent issue. I have to do it within the next couple weeks, so I wanted to make sure that I'm not missing a board with the mouse built in, or one that could be easily modified to include a trackball.