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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: benfrain on Wed, 24 February 2021, 07:50:29

Title: While waiting on Rama M65B and 2x HMKB boards I’ve switched to Ergo Colemak!
Post by: benfrain on Wed, 24 February 2021, 07:50:29

Around this time last year I finally treated myself and ordered a Rama M65B.
I also got a couple of Heavy Metal (HMHB) on order from that GB.

I’ve just got the shipping notification for the Rama but… in the intervening months I have been using a ErgoDox EZ a lot and also made the move to Colemak.

I tried using a standard, staggered, KB layout for the first time in months yesterday and I’m worried I won’t, or maybe don’t want to go back!

Which leaves me in the weird position of having at least one very expensive keyboard on the way, which I have been looking forward to for months, but might not actually want!

Anyone else had something similar happen while waiting for a GB product to turn up?

Title: Re: While waiting on Rama M65B and 2x HMKB boards I’ve switched to Ergo Colemak!
Post by: NoteMakoti on Wed, 24 February 2021, 10:03:10

My nightmare is having this happen after a keyset GB and rushing to buy 40s/colevrak/spacebar extras when the set actually ships.

Title: Re: While waiting on Rama M65B and 2x HMKB boards I’ve switched to Ergo Colemak!
Post by: benfrain on Wed, 24 February 2021, 10:09:03

Yes, that was actually part of the issue! I ordered and have received Hive key set to go in the Rama. Which is sat next to me but doesn’t play well with Colemak DHm layout which is what I’ve moved to. So I’ve ordered a different set of DSA caps with Colemak friendly homing keys but now I’m not sure I can get on with anything other than a ortholinear so even they may be a waste ultimately. 😖