Something like thisShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/yxE2UHO.png)
http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/layouts/18e9aae78d740027842ea4bb915b11c0
(Attachment Link)Can you really get along with that arrow key placement though? =o
After the caps lock key, the full-size space bar is the second most egregious waste of space on a keyboard. My ideal layout eliminates both of those abominations.
For physical layout, I am really liking my ANSI modded AT. The number pad is also modded to a 4x5 matrix, so I have a number pad, and dedicated arrows. The F keys are now in the function layer on the number row, and the 10 keys on the left are used for other stuffs. I have scroll lock there just because I plan on using that to control under desk lighting with it. But I need to get a solid state relay for that before I can continue with that project.That's a nice layout! Does the AT PCB have pads under the stabiliser holes too, to allow this layout?
Here is what my current layout looks like. Bottom legends are the function layer.
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Though I have yet to try the Ergo Dox layout. I think that would be one of the few layouts that might be able to tear me away from buckling springs. Though if wcass has his way, that layout might be possible with M style (i think) buckling springs.
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F1 F2 F3 F4 PrntScr / 7 8 9 -
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I've been playing with a couple of ideas based on the keys in the Hack'd by Geeks set - both of these will work with correct row profiles. Both use UK ISO keys though they aren't necessarily in the right places :))
This one's mainly going for near perfect symmetry and general good looks without sacrificing usability. The Geek Hack keys are break and delete and arrows would be next to the pinky FN key on a layer. I've also toyed with making it more rounded by dropping the Esc and Delete keys into the number row.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/gKce2rs.png)
This one's going for a split matrix with a console style joystick mouse in the middle. Needs the end columns to drop and I need to measure the angle I want, but it keeps breaking it in the layout editor...Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/nT32ueQ.png)
Both of these would be used with a 6x4 matrix numberpad though a layer would work on the matrix one.
Not sure where you're seeing Ergodox (maybe the extra row for a spacebar?) but thanks :) I'll definitely make a board similar to this one day, once I can settle on the exact details...I've been playing with a couple of ideas based on the keys in the Hack'd by Geeks set - both of these will work with correct row profiles. Both use UK ISO keys though they aren't necessarily in the right places :))
This one's mainly going for near perfect symmetry and general good looks without sacrificing usability. The Geek Hack keys are break and delete and arrows would be next to the pinky FN key on a layer. I've also toyed with making it more rounded by dropping the Esc and Delete keys into the number row.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/gKce2rs.png)
This one's going for a split matrix with a console style joystick mouse in the middle. Needs the end columns to drop and I need to measure the angle I want, but it keeps breaking it in the layout editor...Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/nT32ueQ.png)
Both of these would be used with a 6x4 matrix numberpad though a layer would work on the matrix one.
The top picture layout looks amazing, it seems the best of a lot of worlds (HHKB / Ergodox)?. Want it!
(Attachment Link)Can you really get along with that arrow key placement though? =o
After the caps lock key, the full-size space bar is the second most egregious waste of space on a keyboard. My ideal layout eliminates both of those abominations.For physical layout, I am really liking my ANSI modded AT. The number pad is also modded to a 4x5 matrix, so I have a number pad, and dedicated arrows. The F keys are now in the function layer on the number row, and the 10 keys on the left are used for other stuffs. I have scroll lock there just because I plan on using that to control under desk lighting with it. But I need to get a solid state relay for that before I can continue with that project.That's a nice layout! Does the AT PCB have pads under the stabiliser holes too, to allow this layout?
Here is what my current layout looks like. Bottom legends are the function layer.
(Attachment Link)
Though I have yet to try the Ergo Dox layout. I think that would be one of the few layouts that might be able to tear me away from buckling springs. Though if wcass has his way, that layout might be possible with M style (i think) buckling springs.