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Offline Parzi

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Ten Key DIY Help
« on: Thu, 19 August 2021, 14:42:24 »
Hello there, I am very new to the DIY world of mechanical keyboards. I am currently building a ErgoDox keyboard with a 3D printed case which I think is turning out very nice. I am sad though that I will be giving up my numpad for this awesome keyboard. I am trying to figure out the best way to go about building out a 10 key for work along side my ErgoDox. Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. If this is in the wrong spot on the site please let me know so I can move it.
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Offline suicidal_orange

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Re: Ten Key DIY Help
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 19 August 2021, 16:41:04 »
Welcome to geekhack :)

The ergodox has column staggered keys like a ten key so why not just put the numbers etc on a layer?  Then either you can hold an FN key on the other side to use them or tap it to swap to that layer until you press it again.
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Offline Parzi

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Re: Ten Key DIY Help
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 19 August 2021, 17:20:17 »
Quote from: suicidal_orange on Thu, 19 August 2021, 16:41:04
Welcome to geekhack :)

The ergodox has column staggered keys like a ten key so why not just put the numbers etc on a layer?  Then either you can hold an FN key on the other side to use them or tap it to swap to that layer until you press it again.

This is actually my immediate solution. I was going to turn the right 15ish keys into a 10 key when I hold down a button on the left hand. But I also am having a blast building this first keyboard so I know I will want to do a second one and thought a super small 10 key might be a fun second project. :)

Edit: Also thank you for the welcome. haha
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