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Title: One-Handed Keyboard
Post by: greenwhite on Wed, 22 June 2016, 21:57:38

Over the past couple months I've been working on creating a one-handed keyboard for myself.  I have finally completed my first test keyboard.  (I know the stickers look terrible, but they are only there for training.) I wanted to thank everyone on this site who answered all my questions.  I've already made some changes to my original design on the fly (moving the backspace from the upper left to the bottom right), but I can't wait to see how it is to type on it long term.  Here is a pic of the board:
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Here is a link to the keyboard layout editor to clarify what the actual layout is: http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/26d2adaa022322bf6e7a71a1d37396e4 (http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/26d2adaa022322bf6e7a71a1d37396e4)

Title: Re: One-Handed Keyboard
Post by: suicidal_orange on Thu, 23 June 2016, 01:57:50

That's what you call a custom board, good work!  What switches did you use?  Are you hoping to memorise the whole layout and use blank caps or just take the stickers off?

Only criticism is having two caps lock keys in such an accesible position - why not a backspace on the home row instead?

Title: Re: One-Handed Keyboard
Post by: greenwhite on Thu, 23 June 2016, 10:46:54

I used Cherry Brown switches.  I'm planning on memorizing the keys and using blank key caps.  I originally had the back space button where the right caps lock is now, but after using it, it felt more natural to put it in the lower right next to the shift. In v2, those 3 lock keys will be two 1.5u keys.  Here is my evolving design based on my experience using it:  http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/d501f234fbf083672c0cb5e49e9d825d (http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/d501f234fbf083672c0cb5e49e9d825d)

Title: Re: One-Handed Keyboard
Post by: Khuya on Thu, 23 June 2016, 11:26:18

wow nice one!  I have been thinking about this for a while too.  I do want keys I used alot to be available on the left hand so that I can use the mouse and keyboard at the same time.  But wouldn't it be faster typing with two hands?  I haven't thought of doing everything in one hand. 

Title: Re: One-Handed Keyboard
Post by: greenwhite on Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:09:11

Thanks. I am only able to type with my right hand.

Title: Re: One-Handed Keyboard
Post by: wholeheart on Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:53:19

that looks really interesting :thumb:

Title: Re: One-Handed Keyboard
Post by: Phenix on Sat, 25 June 2016, 04:24:09

Thats an interesting layout! But how is it alike to use shortcuts (strg/alt..)?

Title: Re: One-Handed Keyboard
Post by: Moistgun on Sat, 25 June 2016, 11:01:14

This is really interesting. I was wondering how people with a disability type on such a wide board without fatigue. 

Did you use a teensy?

Let me know if you want some help to get this working in easyavr.

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