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Title: Number-row-less TKL
Post by: shanekeeber on Wed, 24 February 2021, 15:27:20

I got some inspiration from the Onyx FRL TKL, and decided to take it to a new, very impractical level. I saw the 4 macro keys on the left side of the Onyx, and thought: why not make it all 12 function keys, and then remove the number row?

So it's basically some botched 40% layout, with arrow keys and 2 media keys (that could maybe be programmed to volume up and down or something) stitched onto the right, and the function row piled into a 3x4 cluster on the left.

I had 2 versions in mind, the default NRL(numrowless) TKL, and PP NRL TKL.

The default layout features Delete and End, horizontally.
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The PP version features PgUp and PgDn vertically.
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All feedback is welcome, thanks for looking at this stupid board.  ;D

Title: Re: Number-row-less TKL
Post by: Pwner on Thu, 25 February 2021, 02:47:59

Will the PCB have ESD protection?

Title: Re: Number-row-less TKL
Post by: Findecanor on Thu, 25 February 2021, 06:56:08

The alpha section is wider than a normal keyboard, and I'm afraid that the far-right 1u Backspace and far-right Enter key would put people off. That section is 3u wider than a 40%!

Why not have a full 6-key cluster on the right?

Title: Re: Number-row-less TKL
Post by: ddrfraser1 on Thu, 25 February 2021, 07:07:14

I see your odd and whacky 40 and raise you my odd and whacky (not) 40

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Title: Re: Number-row-less TKL
Post by: firstworldproblems on Thu, 25 February 2021, 10:19:03

Quote from: ddrfraser1 on Thu, 25 February 2021, 07:07:14

I see your odd and whacky 40 and raise you my odd and whacky (not) 40

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I like this: functional and unique.

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Title: Re: Number-row-less TKL
Post by: AuthenticDanger on Thu, 25 February 2021, 11:02:56

I don't know if I like the face or the penis on the right side more. I'll have to think about it.

Title: Re: Number-row-less TKL
Post by: azzipa on Thu, 25 February 2021, 11:24:18

Quote from: AuthenticDanger on Thu, 25 February 2021, 11:02:56

I don't know if I like the face or the penis on the right side more. I'll have to think about it.

this.

Title: Re: Number-row-less TKL
Post by: treeleaf64 on Thu, 25 February 2021, 11:26:44

I dont know if you are going to find the correct keycap for the left part with the macros

Title: Re: Number-row-less TKL
Post by: azzipa on Thu, 25 February 2021, 11:31:51

Quote from: treeleaf64 on Thu, 25 February 2021, 11:26:44

I dont treeleaf doesn't know if you are going to find the correct keycap for the left part with the macros

fify  :D

Title: Re: Number-row-less TKL
Post by: phinix on Fri, 05 March 2021, 15:53:58

I never understood purpose of 40% keyboards...
Why would someone want a number less keyboard?