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for a really really simple and affordable option, one can consider using two portable phone stands

Hi there, Ben, are you available for custom keypad design work??? I know what I want, but I don't know how to design or program. If your not available, could you recommend someone who can? Cheers

I tried this layout and surprisingly, having two layers of alphas is not the problem, it is quite intuitive, what pulls me back is the number of turns you have to take to get some shortcuts, maybe I can try with sticky mods on some layers .

love to see more ben!

Hey Ben! May I contact you through email? It's your choice.

Do you have a video on how to set up that clamp inclined base? I thinking about buying a chocofi but wanna do something similar

mousing in VIM is a sin ....

bro, you should use stenography

Why do I want to watch hackers

I am having a hard time adjusting the smallrig clamp to get to the right angle, anytips?

Hey, thanks for that tip about the hold-space-to-meh + [key] to switch or open applications, sounds super useful! Even for bigger keyboards 👍👍👍

super cool! could you tell us more about that desk-clasping tenting setup you've got going on?

*making sure VIM works well before switching to a sub 40 layout kb *

Hi Ben what is this clamp you are using for your keyboards to be held on the front of the table ?

Is there any chance you'll make a tutorial video about how to actually use ZMK? I have had keyboard layout ideas for years now but I just don't understand how to realise them on my mechanical keyboard.

Are you familiar with ControllerMate? It is a very powerful software tool for customizing input devices even to the level of reprogramming the driver as well as extremely sophisticated macro programming. The basic premise/mechanism/technique is the creation & user of programming "blocks" connected like boxes in flow charts with several categories or groups of functions (logic, math, output, loading/running a file, app, script, macro, and so on). You can create a vast number of pages containing any number of these programming blocks, and the pages can be organized into groups angry of with can be activated or disabled by commoners & sophisticated sets of criteria/conditions (whether an app is running or active/foreground, whether a key or group of keys/modifiers are down. This barely even scratches the surface of what it can do. Seriously... ANYWAY, one of my favorite uses is to use the AapsKey (context menu key) as a custom modified key that launches or activates apps using the letter keys, triggers the higher F-keys (F13-F20) on F3-F10 which can also be modified with any modifiers as usual, and so on. Programming is device specific, even multiple identical devices, but programming bottom sequences, pages & groups can be duplicated to the extent possible. One very useful feature I created was to convert the movements of my trackball to scrolling while holding the 3rf/middle most button after a double click (on the second click). I also programmed the scroll lock LED to blink at a certain rate as an indicator that this move was active. And the AppsKey mode was indicated by the alternate blinking of the school lock & num lock LEDs. Input data from MIDI devices/controllers l can be used just like keystrokes or button presses from any other device. Complex MIDI input data can also be simulated/triggered by other devices & programming blocks. The possibilities are basically endless.

Inspired hugely by you, I got my Iris keyboard a couple weeks ago and my Ferris Sweep arrived today. I'm about to order tenting pucks and clamps, again almost entirely due to your channel. Thank you! PS Your US Amazon link for clamp rigs didn't work directly, but your UK one did so I was able to find the product! :)

Love this kind of keyboard video. I cannot stand homerow mods style stuff myself, even with my (now gutted for parts) DASBOB keyboard. I love ergonomics, but I cannot use just a single low keycount board if in going to go that route. Maybe something like a dactyl as my main, with supplemental boards on the side for my other functions. Kinda like a fighter pilot approach. I'm currently building a Scylla by BastardKB, which MIGHT replace my BFOP monoblock split(ish, its 6*19 ortho, but I have the numpad in the center). Still, ergomech boards personally are where I see mechanical keyboards actually advancing and innovating. So much customization and personalization.

Super looking forward to a home row mods video!

I have almost same journey, TKL click > Anne pro 2 tactile > Corne rg2 6 column Linear. now I'm planning to build one Kyria wireless choc tactile

Another very educational video. Thank you, Ben. One question: I might be missing something, but how do you achieve the repeat firing you mention at the end of the video? I'm not seeing anything in the configuration that would make that work.

I thought these might be good for my bespoke keyboard build, but I'd like it to lay flat if no tripod is connected. I found an STL file of the tenting puck, and was able to modify it into a simple flat puck in FreeCAD, allowing it to sit inside the case atop the bottom plate with a small centre-hole in the plate providing access to the puck.

What is holding your Korb so nice and firmly?

How's your typing speed going?

Hi, I have a question, if you got to use dvorak?

can't wait for 2 key layout.

Are you still using this layout months later? Thanks for all the tips man

Hi Ben, love your videos; you've inspired me to make a similar journey and I am having a lot of fun with it (though I must confess my productivity has taken a hit; I am hoping that it will eventually pay for itself..). I was wondering, do you make your pcb schematics available (i'd be happy to pay a reasonable fee) or even perhaps the any spare boards themselves? I am quite keen to have a play with your 18 key layout but haven't quite mustered to courage to face KiCAD and ergogen yet.. I'm in the UK too so shipping would be relatively painless.

Hey Ben. I was just curious if you've found a control board like the nice nanos that uses 2.4ghz instead of bluetooth? Or if you know of a place i can find out. Would be great! Thanks

Love the content and production quality - watched all your videos multiple times!

Love your videos, I was curious if you could do a full build video/list for your piano layout? I’ve been trying to get into alternate keyboard layouts and this one seems like the one!

I would love to see a video about making a macbook function like a minimal keyboard through karabiner or something, when I can't bing my ferris sweep it would be awesome to have an alternative

Hi. I'm very interested in making an 18 key keyboard but I would like to learn to speak Arabic and Russian one day among others and would like to know at what point might having additional key(s), for example an extra pinky be preferential or another row, as I'm wanting learn as few layouts as necessary over my lifetime. Currently on colemak-dh as my first change.Or how many letters would a language need before you might switch to a higher key layout. Can you think of any particular languages that might not be ideal, or would they all work well like this? And do you have any thoughts as to the pros and cons of changing the angle of the keys columns vs grid style vs staggered, and would you be able to share the files used to produce the 18 key boards you've made. I would be interested in trying to also add a trackball to both sides.

Is there still a planned followup for the remainder of the vimrc?

I've been wanting to try out a keyboard like this though I can't yet build my own keyboard (because reasons). I'm thinking of mapping this layout to my keyboard and taking it from there. However I'm not that nerdy yet and still just a linux noobie. Would using xorg work with that, layers and all?

How was your process with arranging the alpha keys? Did you follow an existing layout, or did you set them based on your preferences/trial & error?

hi ben... qq did you share the pcb prints for the split so we can 3D print them through your sponsor? ( im looking to order the PCBs for the split piano config you have for the 18 key layout). thank y0u!

hi! could you please share this video's version with pauses in speech not cut out?

im not sure,i use custom handwire orto 3x10.and what i know i have more del&enter key on entire layer

What size are the keycaps for the thumbs and little finger? I ordered the PCB for The Piano 2 and I'm super excited to try out the tiny layout! Also, it looks beautiful. Great work.

God I want this new non-split keyboard so much

How do you get around plugins not using your remappings? Like, in the explorer view, it's still hjkl for navigation, even after remapping, which is annoying.

this is next level vim wizzard

What is your use case for this keyboard? I don’t understand how having symbols on held keys doesn’t slow down your work flow (I use at least 4 other symbols as often as most letters in my regular typing). And a held pinky key is a recipe for RSI even without having to reach for it. I’d love to understand more about the purpose of the design if you do not have these issues.

Hey Ben, I love your channel! Your videos have been very influential on my split keyboard journey, particularly in purchasing and configuring my Moonlander. I would personally enjoy your videos even more if there were more / longer pauses mixed in to aid listener comprehension. You give wonderfully thorough descriptions, but the amount of complexity and detail combined with the quick delivery means I have to slow down the playback just to keep up. (For reference, I generally watch most vids at 1.5x.)

I think this kind of smaller keyboard would be very beneficial on a laptop for example. Imagine how much space you'd gain to fill with important components

I think if this was the first keyboard someone learned on it would be significantly more efficient than the standard qwerty layout and mistakes would be much rarer. The problem arises when you have to unlearn one format and learn a new one at the same time. It's harder to unlearn something than learn a new thing. These kind of keyboards fascinate me and I wish a keyboard in this style of layout was my first

Hi, what is the device you use to hold the PCB/keyboard at an angle? Looks really cool!

Is it possible to get those features using qmk?