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Request: Hiking Boots

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Cherry MX Brown Keyswitch - Plate Mount - Tactile - 10 Pack

Best for Most

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r/ErgoMechKeyboards

Perhaps unsurprisingly, both Cherry MX and Gateron browns came out at the bottom of the ranking by this measure. On top of that, some experiments I did with swapping in more tactile stems confirm that the brown switches also have relatively weak tactile leaf springs.

Science proves why brown switches aren't great tactiles

\- layout / form in mind: MS Natural Keyboard is too bulky - I never use silver keys or the small keys around the num pad nor navigation keys. Prefer quiet keys - currently I am using a classic mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Brown switches and my girfried is complaining that I am too loud. \- use case: software development / scientific writing every day , occasional computer games. \- budget and/or location, if applicable: around 150$ , Montreal, Canada

 \- use case: software development / scientific writing every day , occasional computer games. \- budget and/or location, if applicable: around 150$ , Montreal, Canada.

Pre-existing conditions: carpal tunnel

Keyboards: 

- MS Sculpt is my daily driver

- Tried ErgoDox EZ. Found it too big for my hands esp the thumb cluster. Need something more compact and preferably a single piece.

Form: looking for a single PCB, with both hands slanted inwards,  columnar staggered, with number row and prefarably 2 thumb keys per thumb. Maybe a kyria joined together with num rows? 

Use case: coding, documentation, and emails.

Budget: USD 300 - 600

Is there a search phrase for this type of keyboard ? Preferably fully assembled .

<div class="md">Pre-existing conditions: carpal tunnel

Keyboards: 

<ul>
<li>MS Sculpt is my daily driver</li>
<li>Tried ErgoDox EZ. Found it too big for my hands esp the thumb cluster. Need something more compact and preferably a single piece.</li>
</ul>

Form: looking for a single PCB, with both hands slanted inwards, columnar staggered, with number row and prefarably 2 thumb keys per thumb. Maybe a kyria joined together with num rows? 

Use case: coding, documentation, and emails.

Budget: USD 300 - 600

Is there a search phrase for this type of keyboard ? Preferably fully assembled .
</div>

Pre-existing conditions: RSI in fingers and wrists

Hi, I just discovered ergo keyboards for the first time while searching for something to reduce rsi from being on the computer. I have only ever used traditional 100% keyboards, and I am currently using a Corsair K70 with MX Browns. What I'm looking for is like babies first ergo keyboard. Something cheap, like a Chinese knock off or something that I can use to see if I want to spend more money on something like the ErgoDoxEZ which seems to be a lot of people's recommendation. I'm interested in split designs and ortholinear keys.

Use case: General keyboarding, hobby programming, entering grade information (I'm a teacher)

Thank you in advance for the help!

<div class="md">Pre-existing conditions: RSI in fingers and wrists

Hi, I just discovered ergo keyboards for the first time while searching for something to reduce rsi from being on the computer. I have only ever used traditional 100% keyboards, and I am currently using a Corsair K70 with MX Browns. What I&#39;m looking for is like babies first ergo keyboard. Something cheap, like a Chinese knock off or something that I can use to see if I want to spend more money on something like the ErgoDoxEZ which seems to be a lot of people&#39;s recommendation. I&#39;m interested in split designs and ortholinear keys.

Use case: General keyboarding, hobby programming, entering grade information (I&#39;m a teacher)

Thank you in advance for the help!
</div>

Hello folks,

- *Condition* tendinitis. everything from elbows to fingers are achy and sore, so perhaps something more drastic is happening
- *Previous/Current* Apple Magic Keyboard, Kinesis Freestyle Edge, ZSA Moonlander.
- *layout/form* soffle/ergodash/Lilly with tenting and wristpads 
- *use case* programming
- *budget/location* USD$1,000 / USA

# I'm looking for
- split keyboard
- wristpads
- tenting
- keys in column (opposite stagger of 'regular' keyboard)
- configurable firmware (I want to try Maltron layout)
- thumb keys (like Lilly or soffle or ergo dash, not sure which is better for me)
- Apple Magic Keyboard keys
- blank key caps (or just printed letters)



# Keyboards I've tried:

I have tried the ZSA Moonlander which meets all my criteria, but
- I do not like wristpads, 
- The tenting is not good. It falls over.
- Thumb module is hard to reach

My wrists were almost recovered and then I tried the moonlander for a week and now everything hurts even more (before injury was one hand, now its both)


Apple Magic Keyboard:
My favorite keyboard is the Apple Magic Keyboard - I absolutely love the feel of the keys. However, it is not ergonomic at all, haha. It seems all ergo keyboards use mechanical keys, so I'm comfortable compromising here.

Kinesis Freestyle Edge
* plus: very sturdy tenting kit
* plus: very sturdy wrist pads
* minus: feels like a windows keyboard. it looks bulky, F keys are so far away. (I wish they just weren't there!)
* minus: horizontal stagger
* minus: no configuration options - can't change keycaps, can't change key switches. No layering, can't configure firmware. 

# Requests for custom work

I am a software engineer, not hardware. I am willing to pay for custom work.

1. Would it be possible to buy the soffle or lily or ergo dashwith sturdy tenting and wrist pads, like the like Kinesis Freestyle Edge? Also, what are the firmware configuration options for remapping the keys on those? 

2. Would it be possible to deconstruct an Apple Magic Keyboard and rebuild it into a split keyboard with wrist pads and tenting, like the kinesis freestyle edge? 


Thank you for your advice!

<div class="md">Hello folks,

<ul>
<li>Condition tendinitis. everything from elbows to fingers are achy and sore, so perhaps something more drastic is happening</li>
<li>Previous/Current Apple Magic Keyboard, Kinesis Freestyle Edge, ZSA Moonlander.</li>
<li>layout/form soffle/ergodash/Lilly with tenting and wristpads </li>
<li>use case programming</li>
<li>budget/location USD$1,000 / USA</li>
</ul>

<h1>I&#39;m looking for</h1>

<ul>
<li>split keyboard</li>
<li>wristpads</li>
<li>tenting</li>
<li>keys in column (opposite stagger of &#39;regular&#39; keyboard)</li>
<li>configurable firmware (I want to try Maltron layout)</li>
<li>thumb keys (like Lilly or soffle or ergo dash, not sure which is better for me)</li>
<li>Apple Magic Keyboard keys</li>
<li>blank key caps (or just printed letters)</li>
</ul>

<h1>Keyboards I&#39;ve tried:</h1>

I have tried the ZSA Moonlander which meets all my criteria, but
- I do not like wristpads, 
- The tenting is not good. It falls over.
- Thumb module is hard to reach

My wrists were almost recovered and then I tried the moonlander for a week and now everything hurts even more (before injury was one hand, now its both)

Apple Magic Keyboard:
My favorite keyboard is the Apple Magic Keyboard - I absolutely love the feel of the keys. However, it is not ergonomic at all, haha. It seems all ergo keyboards use mechanical keys, so I&#39;m comfortable compromising here.

Kinesis Freestyle Edge
* plus: very sturdy tenting kit
* plus: very sturdy wrist pads
* minus: feels like a windows keyboard. it looks bulky, F keys are so far away. (I wish they just weren&#39;t there!)
* minus: horizontal stagger
* minus: no configuration options - can&#39;t change keycaps, can&#39;t change key switches. No layering, can&#39;t configure firmware. 

<h1>Requests for custom work</h1>

I am a software engineer, not hardware. I am willing to pay for custom work.

<ol>
<li>Would it be possible to buy the soffle or lily or ergo dashwith sturdy tenting and wrist pads, like the like Kinesis Freestyle Edge? Also, what are the firmware configuration options for remapping the keys on those? </li>
<li>Would it be possible to deconstruct an Apple Magic Keyboard and rebuild it into a split keyboard with wrist pads and tenting, like the kinesis freestyle edge? </li>
</ol>

Thank you for your advice!
</div>

 TLDR.: Looking for a mech keyboard either premade, or with  
a hot-swap board, as I do not wish to solder. Please only recommend in stock  
items, I do not wish to pay multiple of the original price from dealers, or  
wait months, as I am struggling with my current keyboard. From Europe. Any  
recs? Thanks!  
Pre-existing conditions: wrist pain, not diagnosed,  
it not that bad yet, but do not wish to make it any worse, as it hurts  
daily, but the pain is moderate.

Current keyboard: Microsoft Sidewinder X6 since  
like 2010. Currently I am trying out a Logitech K860, to see if it  
alleviates the pain, it is not that bad, however for me it is unnecessarily  
large, some keys are hard to reach, I do not really need a built in numpad  
etc, and therefore it is just too stretched out in some parts, also the  
build quality is while not that bad, not sure if it will last 5+ years.

Layout / form in mind: I do not necessarily have  
anything in mind yet, I am open to every layout or form, as long as it is  
ergonomic, comfortable. My only remark here is that I favour ANSI US layout  
when it comes to the layout, however really open to anything if it is  
learnable, useable, logical and means less stretching and reaching for  
weird buttons. 

Use case:daily programming on a Notebook  
and Desktop PC, \~12h+/day working / etc. in front of a computerI also play in my free  
time, browse and other casual stuff, but I am in front of the computer, laptop  
for many hours a day. Also my pains started after getting into  
programming, so maybe the keys I need to reach for, the lack of proper  
wrist rest and other factors may contribute to my problem. For years I  
had no issues whatsoever but now with the programming I spend even more  
time at the PC and also use more buttons, reach out more for symbols etc.  
After a programming session my left hand usually hurts, near my wrist. My  
right hand is fine so far.

Budget and location: Europe, no current budget  
so far, I just wish to prevent any further damage to my hands. I would say  
300-400 EUR as a budget, if less, then I am happy, but if I need to extend  
this budget for the sake of my hands do tell me please. Of course I do not  
wish to spend more for fancy features.

<div class="md"> TLDR.: Looking for a mech keyboard either premade, or with 
a hot-swap board, as I do not wish to solder. Please only recommend in stock 
items, I do not wish to pay multiple of the original price from dealers, or 
wait months, as I am struggling with my current keyboard. From Europe. Any 
recs? Thanks! 
Pre-existing conditions: wrist pain, not diagnosed, 
it not that bad yet, but do not wish to make it any worse, as it hurts 
daily, but the pain is moderate.

Current keyboard: Microsoft Sidewinder X6 since 
like 2010. Currently I am trying out a Logitech K860, to see if it 
alleviates the pain, it is not that bad, however for me it is unnecessarily 
large, some keys are hard to reach, I do not really need a built in numpad 
etc, and therefore it is just too stretched out in some parts, also the 
build quality is while not that bad, not sure if it will last 5+ years.

Layout / form in mind: I do not necessarily have 
anything in mind yet, I am open to every layout or form, as long as it is 
ergonomic, comfortable. My only remark here is that I favour ANSI US layout 
when it comes to the layout, however really open to anything if it is 
learnable, useable, logical and means less stretching and reaching for 
weird buttons. 

Use case:daily programming on a Notebook 
and Desktop PC, ~12h+/day working / etc. in front of a computerI also play in my free 
time, browse and other casual stuff, but I am in front of the computer, laptop 
for many hours a day. Also my pains started after getting into 
programming, so maybe the keys I need to reach for, the lack of proper 
wrist rest and other factors may contribute to my problem. For years I 
had no issues whatsoever but now with the programming I spend even more 
time at the PC and also use more buttons, reach out more for symbols etc. 
After a programming session my left hand usually hurts, near my wrist. My 
right hand is fine so far.

Budget and location: Europe, no current budget 
so far, I just wish to prevent any further damage to my hands. I would say 
300-400 EUR as a budget, if less, then I am happy, but if I need to extend 
this budget for the sake of my hands do tell me please. Of course I do not 
wish to spend more for fancy features.
</div>

My dad tried out my mechanical keyboard and he loved how responsive it was, but due to concerns about his wrists he doesn't want to get one unless it's ergonomic. I figured an ergonomic mechanical keyboard would be a great gift to get him for Fathers day.

Pre-existing conditions: None (that I know of). His arms, hands, fingers, etc are healthy. He just wants to be proactive in preserving his health

Current keyboard: He has used the ["Microsoft Natural Ergonomic"](http://snpi.dell.com/snp/images/products/large/A7190800_MVI1.JPG) keyboard for at least 5 years.

Layout / form: As long as it's QWERTY layout with a numpad, he doesn't mind the form. He has stated that he doesn't know if he'd like the keyboards that are split down the middle. 

Use case: He's a server administrator, so he spends all day working with SQL or writing emails and a small amount of time programming. He's also somewhat interested in gaming, but that's more of a hobby which he only does occasionally.

Budget and Location: $250 US, Indiana US

<div class="md">My dad tried out my mechanical keyboard and he loved how responsive it was, but due to concerns about his wrists he doesn&#39;t want to get one unless it&#39;s ergonomic. I figured an ergonomic mechanical keyboard would be a great gift to get him for Fathers day.

Pre-existing conditions: None (that I know of). His arms, hands, fingers, etc are healthy. He just wants to be proactive in preserving his health

Current keyboard: He has used the <a href="http://snpi.dell.com/snp/images/products/large/A7190800_MVI1.JPG">&quot;Microsoft Natural Ergonomic&quot;</a> keyboard for at least 5 years.

Layout / form: As long as it&#39;s QWERTY layout with a numpad, he doesn&#39;t mind the form. He has stated that he doesn&#39;t know if he&#39;d like the keyboards that are split down the middle. 

Use case: He&#39;s a server administrator, so he spends all day working with SQL or writing emails and a small amount of time programming. He&#39;s also somewhat interested in gaming, but that&#39;s more of a hobby which he only does occasionally.

Budget and Location: $250 US, Indiana US
</div>

Hi all! After spending a few years with "regular" (100%) mechanical keyboards, I'm now looking for an ergonomic one because, well, it seems like the logical next step.

* *pre-existing conditions*: None. Sometimes a bit stiffness on the top of my hands (which could be from my mouse as it's predominantly on my right hand)
* *previous / current keyboards:* just your average 100% with MX Browns. I've had one with MX Blacks but sold that pretty quick, found them too heavy.
* *layout / form in mind:*
   * Split in two separate halves.
   * Not row-staggered.
   * Perhaps column-staggered.
   * Legs for tenting? Single-length or rotating, anything is fine.
   * At least the full alphabet with an additional number-row on top, and a row of modifiers on the outside sides, as well as something resembling a thumb cluster. I like my ANSI-left shift and ANSI-enter.
   * Perhaps a twisty button. Rotary encoder? Doesn't need to be near the thumbcluster, can also be on the ~~top left~~ (*edit: I want my ESC there)* or top right corner. Ideally, programmable in different modes/layers.
   * Perhaps an extra USB-port (passthrough) for my mouse's wireless nano-receiver. Can also be done with a simple USB-hub so no big deal.
   * Wired (anything between the two halves; if possible USB-micro to the PC as I have *tons* of those cables lying around).
   * LED-support would be nice (but is probably depending on the switches themselves?)
   * Any advice on how to combine different switches for different use cases (e.g. tactile for letters, linear for modifiers, I've read) ? I like the MX Browns but have trouble feeling when they actuate and sometimes think I bottom the keys out.
* *use case:* Programming/typing 8+ hours per day.
* *budget and/or location*: Europe, The Netherlands. Preferably under €200 all-in but it's by no means a hard limit.
   * I can solder stuff to a PCB but am not going to handwire.
   * I'm not comfortable designing my own PCB.
   * Even better (but probably more expensive) would be a PCB with pre-soldered hotswap sockets.
   * Manual assembly (switches, screws, etc) is fine.
   * If given a manual I can flash the microcontrollers as well.
   * And I'm in no rush, so a few weeks waiting (for e.g. shipping) is okay.

<div class="md">Hi all! After spending a few years with &quot;regular&quot; (100%) mechanical keyboards, I&#39;m now looking for an ergonomic one because, well, it seems like the logical next step.

<ul>
<li>pre-existing conditions: None. Sometimes a bit stiffness on the top of my hands (which could be from my mouse as it&#39;s predominantly on my right hand)</li>
<li>previous / current keyboards: just your average 100% with MX Browns. I&#39;ve had one with MX Blacks but sold that pretty quick, found them too heavy.</li>
<li>layout / form in mind:

<ul>
<li>Split in two separate halves.</li>
<li>Not row-staggered.</li>
<li>Perhaps column-staggered.</li>
<li>Legs for tenting? Single-length or rotating, anything is fine.</li>
<li>At least the full alphabet with an additional number-row on top, and a row of modifiers on the outside sides, as well as something resembling a thumb cluster. I like my ANSI-left shift and ANSI-enter.</li>
<li>Perhaps a twisty button. Rotary encoder? Doesn&#39;t need to be near the thumbcluster, can also be on the <del>top left</del> (edit: I want my ESC there) or top right corner. Ideally, programmable in different modes/layers.</li>
<li>Perhaps an extra USB-port (passthrough) for my mouse&#39;s wireless nano-receiver. Can also be done with a simple USB-hub so no big deal.</li>
<li>Wired (anything between the two halves; if possible USB-micro to the PC as I have tons of those cables lying around).</li>
<li>LED-support would be nice (but is probably depending on the switches themselves?)</li>
<li>Any advice on how to combine different switches for different use cases (e.g. tactile for letters, linear for modifiers, I&#39;ve read) ? I like the MX Browns but have trouble feeling when they actuate and sometimes think I bottom the keys out.</li>
</ul></li>
<li>use case: Programming/typing 8+ hours per day.</li>
<li>budget and/or location: Europe, The Netherlands. Preferably under €200 all-in but it&#39;s by no means a hard limit.

<ul>
<li>I can solder stuff to a PCB but am not going to handwire.</li>
<li>I&#39;m not comfortable designing my own PCB.</li>
<li>Even better (but probably more expensive) would be a PCB with pre-soldered hotswap sockets.</li>
<li>Manual assembly (switches, screws, etc) is fine.</li>
<li>If given a manual I can flash the microcontrollers as well.</li>
<li>And I&#39;m in no rush, so a few weeks waiting (for e.g. shipping) is okay.</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>
</div>

Hello! I'm looking for my first ergo keyboard. 

I've got a Pok3r right now, basically the only mech I've ever used. I'm just starting to notice the way it draws my shoulders in and twists my wrists. 

I do web content management for my day job and I'd like to be proactive about preventing RSI by going ergonomic. 

I'm open-minded about budget since I consider this a long-term investment in my health, but under $500 sounds reasonable. I'd rather buy nice than buy twice. I'm in the continental US.

I've been eyeing the Ergodox EZ and the Keyboardio Atreus. Not sure how important the split/tenting is? I'm a workhorse, not a hobbyist, so buying fully-built is important. I'm not worried about after-market customizability (though I know I'll have to toy with the layout). I just want something simple and functional.

<div class="md">Hello! I&#39;m looking for my first ergo keyboard. 

I&#39;ve got a Pok3r right now, basically the only mech I&#39;ve ever used. I&#39;m just starting to notice the way it draws my shoulders in and twists my wrists. 

I do web content management for my day job and I&#39;d like to be proactive about preventing RSI by going ergonomic. 

I&#39;m open-minded about budget since I consider this a long-term investment in my health, but under $500 sounds reasonable. I&#39;d rather buy nice than buy twice. I&#39;m in the continental US.

I&#39;ve been eyeing the Ergodox EZ and the Keyboardio Atreus. Not sure how important the split/tenting is? I&#39;m a workhorse, not a hobbyist, so buying fully-built is important. I&#39;m not worried about after-market customizability (though I know I&#39;ll have to toy with the layout). I just want something simple and functional.
</div>

I am looking for a keyboard.

**My ailments:** I have bad tennis elbow right in both arms and TMJ from poor posture and forward right shoulder. A bit of carpal tunnel in one hand at the moment as well, but this is recent and temporary. I also have pretty big hands! I'm not sure exactly the measurements but I'm  6'5" / 196cm

**My current setup**: sit / stand desk, MX Master 3 mouse, Filco Majestouch Convertible 2 (I currently touch-type qwerty on flat keyboards)

**Currently trying out**: I am trying a Kinesis Advantage2 but will return it to Amazon in the week or so and get something that looks cooler. I like it so far and am learning Dvorak on it (hoping I can keep things straight with Dvorak for ergo and Qwerty for flat).

**Use case**: no gaming - just a productivity / home office power user (12 hours a day of spreadsheets, presentations, writing emails, etc.).

* I use esc, F2, F3, and F4, but not others, so I definitely don't need a whole row of F keys.
* I use a lot of ctrl, alt, and shift keyboard shortcuts so hoping I can easily program these into my new board.
* I use arrow keys a lot
* When my company ends WFH, I will have to go back into the office, so I'd like something hot-swappable so I can put Silent Red switches in it for that setting.

**Budget & build experience:** budget up to about $400 (US) and zero mech keyboard build expertise (although I am very engineering-inclined).

**What I'm looking at:** Something like the Ergodox EZ, seems right, but I liked the cupped key clusters on the Kinesis. Are there any other boards I should be considering or should I pull the trigger on the Ergodox? Am I going to end up building a board in a few months anyways ;) ?

Thanks all!

<div class="md">I am looking for a keyboard.

My ailments: I have bad tennis elbow right in both arms and TMJ from poor posture and forward right shoulder. A bit of carpal tunnel in one hand at the moment as well, but this is recent and temporary. I also have pretty big hands! I&#39;m not sure exactly the measurements but I&#39;m 6&#39;5&quot; / 196cm

My current setup: sit / stand desk, MX Master 3 mouse, Filco Majestouch Convertible 2 (I currently touch-type qwerty on flat keyboards)

Currently trying out: I am trying a Kinesis Advantage2 but will return it to Amazon in the week or so and get something that looks cooler. I like it so far and am learning Dvorak on it (hoping I can keep things straight with Dvorak for ergo and Qwerty for flat).

Use case: no gaming - just a productivity / home office power user (12 hours a day of spreadsheets, presentations, writing emails, etc.).

<ul>
<li>I use esc, F2, F3, and F4, but not others, so I definitely don&#39;t need a whole row of F keys.</li>
<li>I use a lot of ctrl, alt, and shift keyboard shortcuts so hoping I can easily program these into my new board.</li>
<li>I use arrow keys a lot</li>
<li>When my company ends WFH, I will have to go back into the office, so I&#39;d like something hot-swappable so I can put Silent Red switches in it for that setting.</li>
</ul>

Budget &amp; build experience: budget up to about $400 (US) and zero mech keyboard build expertise (although I am very engineering-inclined).

What I&#39;m looking at: Something like the Ergodox EZ, seems right, but I liked the cupped key clusters on the Kinesis. Are there any other boards I should be considering or should I pull the trigger on the Ergodox? Am I going to end up building a board in a few months anyways ;) ?

Thanks all!
</div>

This is the dream place and never realised existed for my question!

* Pre-existing conditions: some weird nervous issue which causes my fingers to sometimes twitch, and gets worse with frequent typing / mouse use. Neurologist advised to keep these to a minimum as the effect may get worse, but I can't avoid typing and mousing a lot at work.

* Current keyboard: I splurged a lot a few years ago to get a Filco Majestouch 2 with the brown switch, and it's been a lifesaver. However, I do still find myself sometimes wishing I could find one with an even softer touch.

* Layout/form in mind: I don't know anything about this, but I think the typical layout will do (Windows). Definitely with tenkey. Other ergonomic features are a big plus.

* Use case: (1~3 hours per day each)
 * essay writing
 * coding
 * gaming

* Budget/location: <400 USD, Sydney, Australia.



Basically due to my condition I'd like to use a keyboard that requires the minimum amount of force possible. From what I know it seems like this is a switch issue: a combination of the smallest peak force required and the smallest actuation distance. So I'm looking at the obvious choice of the Cherry Red, and maybe a capacitive switch?
That said, there is probably some very important aspect I am missing out on:
* Is there any other key consideration besides the smallest amount of force?
* Will the extreme of what I'm looking for requirement make typing very difficult?
* Is there and anything other than the switch that I should be optimising here?
* Specific recommendations always welcome.
* I know this is a mech subreddit, but I'm solution-agnostic. Chiclet and other types are fine too.
* Any place in a reasonable distance that I could try out the keyboard is obviously a top priority.

Thanks a bunch for the help!

<div class="md">This is the dream place and never realised existed for my question!

<ul>
<li>Pre-existing conditions: some weird nervous issue which causes my fingers to sometimes twitch, and gets worse with frequent typing / mouse use. Neurologist advised to keep these to a minimum as the effect may get worse, but I can&#39;t avoid typing and mousing a lot at work.</li>
<li>Current keyboard: I splurged a lot a few years ago to get a Filco Majestouch 2 with the brown switch, and it&#39;s been a lifesaver. However, I do still find myself sometimes wishing I could find one with an even softer touch.</li>
<li>Layout/form in mind: I don&#39;t know anything about this, but I think the typical layout will do (Windows). Definitely with tenkey. Other ergonomic features are a big plus.</li>
<li>Use case: (1~3 hours per day each)

<ul>
<li>essay writing</li>
<li>coding</li>
<li>gaming</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Budget/location: &lt;400 USD, Sydney, Australia.</li>
</ul>

Basically due to my condition I&#39;d like to use a keyboard that requires the minimum amount of force possible. From what I know it seems like this is a switch issue: a combination of the smallest peak force required and the smallest actuation distance. So I&#39;m looking at the obvious choice of the Cherry Red, and maybe a capacitive switch?
That said, there is probably some very important aspect I am missing out on:
* Is there any other key consideration besides the smallest amount of force?
* Will the extreme of what I&#39;m looking for requirement make typing very difficult?
* Is there and anything other than the switch that I should be optimising here?
* Specific recommendations always welcome.
* I know this is a mech subreddit, but I&#39;m solution-agnostic. Chiclet and other types are fine too.
* Any place in a reasonable distance that I could try out the keyboard is obviously a top priority.

Thanks a bunch for the help!
</div>

**pre-existing conditions of your arms, hand, and fingers:**

* Twinges in my right wrist mostly. In addition to my day job, I am also an artist who works on small artworks which require a lot of finger/wrist control, and I play bass/starcraft regularly so my right (dominant) wrist is triply stressed.
* Base of thumbs can get inflamed if I am not careful.
* My fingers are double jointed so if I'm not careful with curving my fingers, key presses can be hard on my top finger joint over time as the finger "flattens".
* Not a 'condition' but I am a woman with medium-large hands, so small-medium hands for a man.

**previous / current keyboards:**

* Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic. This was close to a perfect form factor for me, the negative tilt, tenting and wristrest all helped immensely. Never had wrist pain. However the mushy keys started to give me tenderness and discomfort in my finger joints over time so I switched to...
* Varmilo VA87 cherry brown + a large solid wood wrist rest. This was my primary keyboard. Very happy with it but I think lack of tenting made my wrist issue get worse after extensive use.
* Kinesis Advantage2. Been using this for about a week and up to 90% of previous speed. However the position of the thumb clusters is slightly too far for my thumbs, which naturally fall between N/M. And the position of the modifiers in the thumb clusters is not great for the many Ctrl/Shift/Alt/Win shortcuts I use. The wrist issue has improved but I can see my thumbs becoming inflamed over time, as the kb just feels slightly too big.

**layout / form in mind:** tenkeyless but I could see using layers to replace the Function row.

**use case:** Primary use case is writing but in a slightly technical environment, so I use special characters on a low to moderate frequency. Secondary use case is for design work, so a lot of modifier key combination shortcuts. Macro and remap support is very nice but not looking for anything super crazy in terms of layout.

I was looking into the Ergodox/Moonlander but I was concerned about the thumb reach on Ergodox, and lack of real tenting/negative tilt on Moonlander. There is a used Ergodox that I could buy, but would love to get recommendations for a better starting point.

The Dactyl looks great too (maybe not with gel wristrests) but I'm quite intimidated as I know almost nothing about kb's and would prefer to be able to purchase something fully built with nice build quality.

<div class="md">pre-existing conditions of your arms, hand, and fingers:

<ul>
<li>Twinges in my right wrist mostly. In addition to my day job, I am also an artist who works on small artworks which require a lot of finger/wrist control, and I play bass/starcraft regularly so my right (dominant) wrist is triply stressed.</li>
<li>Base of thumbs can get inflamed if I am not careful.</li>
<li>My fingers are double jointed so if I&#39;m not careful with curving my fingers, key presses can be hard on my top finger joint over time as the finger &quot;flattens&quot;.</li>
<li>Not a &#39;condition&#39; but I am a woman with medium-large hands, so small-medium hands for a man.</li>
</ul>

previous / current keyboards:

<ul>
<li>Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic. This was close to a perfect form factor for me, the negative tilt, tenting and wristrest all helped immensely. Never had wrist pain. However the mushy keys started to give me tenderness and discomfort in my finger joints over time so I switched to...</li>
<li>Varmilo VA87 cherry brown + a large solid wood wrist rest. This was my primary keyboard. Very happy with it but I think lack of tenting made my wrist issue get worse after extensive use.</li>
<li>Kinesis Advantage2. Been using this for about a week and up to 90% of previous speed. However the position of the thumb clusters is slightly too far for my thumbs, which naturally fall between N/M. And the position of the modifiers in the thumb clusters is not great for the many Ctrl/Shift/Alt/Win shortcuts I use. The wrist issue has improved but I can see my thumbs becoming inflamed over time, as the kb just feels slightly too big.</li>
</ul>

layout / form in mind: tenkeyless but I could see using layers to replace the Function row.

use case: Primary use case is writing but in a slightly technical environment, so I use special characters on a low to moderate frequency. Secondary use case is for design work, so a lot of modifier key combination shortcuts. Macro and remap support is very nice but not looking for anything super crazy in terms of layout.

I was looking into the Ergodox/Moonlander but I was concerned about the thumb reach on Ergodox, and lack of real tenting/negative tilt on Moonlander. There is a used Ergodox that I could buy, but would love to get recommendations for a better starting point.

The Dactyl looks great too (maybe not with gel wristrests) but I&#39;m quite intimidated as I know almost nothing about kb&#39;s and would prefer to be able to purchase something fully built with nice build quality.
</div>

 Hello! I'm a dev, and a gamer, and sometimes (not every day) my wrists hurts,and I don't want it to become something for every day, so thinking about a ergo keyboard. The splitted ones looks interesting, but really no preferences here

* **Pre-existing conditions:** None
* **Current keyboard:** Ducky One TKL RGB
* **Layout / form in mind**: Split mech keyboard, 75%, TKL, I dont know, hearing advice. Arrow keys will be nice. Backlight is a must. Spanish layout will be awesome, but anything that fits/its like QWERTY will work
* **Use case:**
   * Daily programming on desktop
   * Maybe gaming , but not sure. I prefer a perfect keyboard for programming that a multiuse one
* **Budget and location:** Spain, 100-200 euros

<div class="md">Hello! I&#39;m a dev, and a gamer, and sometimes (not every day) my wrists hurts,and I don&#39;t want it to become something for every day, so thinking about a ergo keyboard. The splitted ones looks interesting, but really no preferences here

<ul>
<li>Pre-existing conditions: None</li>
<li>Current keyboard: Ducky One TKL RGB</li>
<li>Layout / form in mind: Split mech keyboard, 75%, TKL, I dont know, hearing advice. Arrow keys will be nice. Backlight is a must. Spanish layout will be awesome, but anything that fits/its like QWERTY will work</li>
<li>Use case:

<ul>
<li>Daily programming on desktop</li>
<li>Maybe gaming , but not sure. I prefer a perfect keyboard for programming that a multiuse one</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Budget and location: Spain, 100-200 euros</li>
</ul>
</div>

Hi! I'm looking for my first ergonomic keyboard and would love advice in making a decision.

**Pre-existing conditions:** I've had two ulnar nerve transpositions (which fortunately helped), but for the past few years I've been having thumb pain which never got a solid diagnosis. More recently, I'm having index- & middle-finger pain which I suspect means carpal tunnel syndrome.

**Current setup:** MacBook Air, external monitor, & a crappy HP keyboard. A lot of my pain comes from clicking and dragging on my trackpad, so I've switched to an ergonomic mouse, but I'm not sure it's a great fit for my hand, and I still get pain from clicking/scrolling. I also know my desk is too high for a good wrist angle, so I plan to buy a dropdown tray ASAP.

**Layout:** Preferably split, tentable, and compact enough that I don't have to stretch to reach any keys (I have very small hands). I'm a writer, not a programmer, so I don't need a ton of function or number keys available. I'd love the ability to program keys for navigation, since much of my pain stems from mouse/trackpad work. 

**Use case:** Mostly writing & browsing, around ten hours a day. I type about 125 WPM and rather vigorously, so I'm not sure how that might influence what switches would be best for me.

**Budget:** Whatever it costs to be pain-free. Not sure I feel comfortable building something myself, but willing to consider it.

**Ideas so far:** I was initially interested in the Ergodox, but I read enough mentions of hard-to-reach keys that I decided it probably wouldn't work for my small hands. The Keyboard.io Model 01 seems like a great option but of course it's no longer being produced. I plan to keep an eye out for a used one, and I'm definitely interested in the Model 100, but I don't want my pain to get worse while I'm waiting. The Atreus looks solid, but it obviously isn't split, so I'm curious what people think about that as an alternative. Kinesis Freestyle Edge also seems popular, but I'd kinda like to try a columnar layout.

Thank you!

<div class="md">Hi! I&#39;m looking for my first ergonomic keyboard and would love advice in making a decision.

Pre-existing conditions: I&#39;ve had two ulnar nerve transpositions (which fortunately helped), but for the past few years I&#39;ve been having thumb pain which never got a solid diagnosis. More recently, I&#39;m having index- &amp; middle-finger pain which I suspect means carpal tunnel syndrome.

Current setup: MacBook Air, external monitor, &amp; a crappy HP keyboard. A lot of my pain comes from clicking and dragging on my trackpad, so I&#39;ve switched to an ergonomic mouse, but I&#39;m not sure it&#39;s a great fit for my hand, and I still get pain from clicking/scrolling. I also know my desk is too high for a good wrist angle, so I plan to buy a dropdown tray ASAP.

Layout: Preferably split, tentable, and compact enough that I don&#39;t have to stretch to reach any keys (I have very small hands). I&#39;m a writer, not a programmer, so I don&#39;t need a ton of function or number keys available. I&#39;d love the ability to program keys for navigation, since much of my pain stems from mouse/trackpad work. 

Use case: Mostly writing &amp; browsing, around ten hours a day. I type about 125 WPM and rather vigorously, so I&#39;m not sure how that might influence what switches would be best for me.

Budget: Whatever it costs to be pain-free. Not sure I feel comfortable building something myself, but willing to consider it.

Ideas so far: I was initially interested in the Ergodox, but I read enough mentions of hard-to-reach keys that I decided it probably wouldn&#39;t work for my small hands. The Keyboard.io Model 01 seems like a great option but of course it&#39;s no longer being produced. I plan to keep an eye out for a used one, and I&#39;m definitely interested in the Model 100, but I don&#39;t want my pain to get worse while I&#39;m waiting. The Atreus looks solid, but it obviously isn&#39;t split, so I&#39;m curious what people think about that as an alternative. Kinesis Freestyle Edge also seems popular, but I&#39;d kinda like to try a columnar layout.

Thank you!
</div>

Hi I am looking for a ortholinear split keyboard with Via support, I would like to try something with no num row, but I do need a \\ key, delete key and a = key.   


* pre-existing conditions of your arms, hand, and fingers.
   * some wrist and hand pain
* previous / current keyboards.  
miya 68, tofu 65, alice, mistel borocco 
* layout / form in mind.  
split, ortho,
* use case.  
main typing keyboard, mostly used for work
* budget and/or location, if applicable.
   * US, budget on board+ case + plate I would like to stick to under 100

<div class="md">Hi I am looking for a ortholinear split keyboard with Via support, I would like to try something with no num row, but I do need a \ key, delete key and a = key. 

<ul>
<li>pre-existing conditions of your arms, hand, and fingers.

<ul>
<li>some wrist and hand pain</li>
</ul></li>
<li>previous / current keyboards. 
miya 68, tofu 65, alice, mistel borocco </li>
<li>layout / form in mind. 
split, ortho,</li>
<li>use case. 
main typing keyboard, mostly used for work</li>
<li>budget and/or location, if applicable.

<ul>
<li>US, budget on board+ case + plate I would like to stick to under 100</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>
</div>

Pre-existing conditions: nothing negative

Current keyboard: Planck Rev 6

Layout/form in mind: I am thinking about a gergoplex-style 30% layout, but the only difference is a layer key on the bottom left and bottom right like where the bottom left and right keys would be on a Planck. I like these buttons because I can hit them with the karate-chop part of the base of my pinky without moving my fingers and I think I would like to put my two layer keys there on the right and left. 

Basically I'm thinking about a gergoplex/corne with two extra buttons on the bottom-outside-sides. Bonuses would be bluetooth and rgb-lighting. I am still qwerty but I am thinking of learning workman or something similar just to try it.

Use case: typing really fast, filling out spreadsheets in excel, writing emails and gaming

I know 30% keyboards are not usually suggested for gaming but I can make whole layers dedicated to different games if I need to and I think I can overcome that issue. 

Budget: as long as we're not breaking into $500 territory or something similarly ridiculous I'm cool. Thanks!

edit: Upon further research, I am really interested in getting a Corne Keyboard. The only thing I am still wondering about is if it is still possible to add those two extra buttons on the bottom left and bottom right corners. Perhaps I would need to get it 3-D printed custom and make a new pcb, but I was just wondering if anyone else had come up with this idea. 

I currently have a pretty tall artisan keycap on that switch to make it easier to hit with the side of my hand and I really like it.

<div class="md">Pre-existing conditions: nothing negative

Current keyboard: Planck Rev 6

Layout/form in mind: I am thinking about a gergoplex-style 30% layout, but the only difference is a layer key on the bottom left and bottom right like where the bottom left and right keys would be on a Planck. I like these buttons because I can hit them with the karate-chop part of the base of my pinky without moving my fingers and I think I would like to put my two layer keys there on the right and left. 

Basically I&#39;m thinking about a gergoplex/corne with two extra buttons on the bottom-outside-sides. Bonuses would be bluetooth and rgb-lighting. I am still qwerty but I am thinking of learning workman or something similar just to try it.

Use case: typing really fast, filling out spreadsheets in excel, writing emails and gaming

I know 30% keyboards are not usually suggested for gaming but I can make whole layers dedicated to different games if I need to and I think I can overcome that issue. 

Budget: as long as we&#39;re not breaking into $500 territory or something similarly ridiculous I&#39;m cool. Thanks!

edit: Upon further research, I am really interested in getting a Corne Keyboard. The only thing I am still wondering about is if it is still possible to add those two extra buttons on the bottom left and bottom right corners. Perhaps I would need to get it 3-D printed custom and make a new pcb, but I was just wondering if anyone else had come up with this idea. 

I currently have a pretty tall artisan keycap on that switch to make it easier to hit with the side of my hand and I really like it.
</div>

- pre-existing conditions: nothing as of yet

- previous / current keyboards: current driver is a kinesis freestyle 2 blue, used some mech standard boards before

- layout / form in mind. I want to keep with a split board but looking to go more ortholinear or staggered column, also looking for a smaller foot print but don't think I'm ready to go crazy small, would like to keep the number row but also planning to start using layers more. I really like the idea of having a linear encoder as a dedicated volume control but not dead set on it. I'd also ideally like to have some tenting options, but figure I can do that myself if need be.
I got started down this rabbit hole looking at the ergodox ez and the moonlander, still considering the moonlander but been intrigued by things like the redox, lily, sofle, and iris.
 o

- use case. Coding and some gaming

- budget and/or location, if applicable.
Budget:250-350
Location: USA

I'm also pretty into the idea of building something myself, not ready to 3d print and hardwire but wanting to take on the project of building something from more of a kit or at least a pcb and a part guide.

<div class="md"><ul>
<li>pre-existing conditions: nothing as of yet</li>
<li>previous / current keyboards: current driver is a kinesis freestyle 2 blue, used some mech standard boards before</li>
<li>layout / form in mind. I want to keep with a split board but looking to go more ortholinear or staggered column, also looking for a smaller foot print but don&#39;t think I&#39;m ready to go crazy small, would like to keep the number row but also planning to start using layers more. I really like the idea of having a linear encoder as a dedicated volume control but not dead set on it. I&#39;d also ideally like to have some tenting options, but figure I can do that myself if need be.
I got started down this rabbit hole looking at the ergodox ez and the moonlander, still considering the moonlander but been intrigued by things like the redox, lily, sofle, and iris.
o</li>
<li>use case. Coding and some gaming</li>
<li>budget and/or location, if applicable.
Budget:250-350
Location: USA</li>
</ul>

I&#39;m also pretty into the idea of building something myself, not ready to 3d print and hardwire but wanting to take on the project of building something from more of a kit or at least a pcb and a part guide.
</div>

• pre-existing conditions of your arms, hand, and fingers. 
    None except being really slow at touchtyping (only just learnjng)

• previous / current keyboards.
     Stock laptop / dell rubberdome keyboards / Keychron K8 with browns (awful in many ways)

• layout / form in mind.
    Split in the corne, lily, iris, sofle vein but would be open to larger layouts with fewer layers

• use case.
    Heavy win10 office use daily, also daily use on emacs either on my android tablet or desktop PC. Occasional use with my phone.

Gimmicks make me very happy, my K8 is awful to type on, but wireless connectivity to 3 devices and RGB keep the smiles going 

• budget and/or location, if applicable.
    UK, £100 or so all in, happy to build myself.

<div class="md">• pre-existing conditions of your arms, hand, and fingers. 
 None except being really slow at touchtyping (only just learnjng)

• previous / current keyboards.
 Stock laptop / dell rubberdome keyboards / Keychron K8 with browns (awful in many ways)

• layout / form in mind.
 Split in the corne, lily, iris, sofle vein but would be open to larger layouts with fewer layers

• use case.
 Heavy win10 office use daily, also daily use on emacs either on my android tablet or desktop PC. Occasional use with my phone.

Gimmicks make me very happy, my K8 is awful to type on, but wireless connectivity to 3 devices and RGB keep the smiles going 

• budget and/or location, if applicable.
 UK, £100 or so all in, happy to build myself.
</div>

I posted here a little over a month ago and in complete denial of the device given, ended up ordering an Ergodox EZ. I've had it for about a week and I've spent most of that time shopping for another keyboard. But not because the Ergodox is bad! I made the right decision with the information I had, and I think this was the perfect introduction to split/ortho/ergo keyboards. NOW I understand a lot more about this subgenre and have a better idea of what I want. 

I love split, I love ortho, and I am excitedly learning Colemak-DH, but the Ergodox is too big, has too many keys, and the included cable setup is a mess. Tenting seems to be more trouble than it's worth. Also, it's not a particularly... attractive keyboard. Very 90s middle school computer lab.

In the short term, I plan to keep toying with my keymap and learning the new layout. I think an Atreus is in my near future (a recent desk chair upgrade made it apparent that even a gentle split does a lot) and a Sofle or Lily58 in the slightly more distant future. Maybe a Corne eventually, but we'll see if I ever get that bold. Somewhere along the line, my Ergodox will probably find its way to the mech market...

Anyways, thanks for welcoming me to this weird, weird hobby. Y'all are bizarre and I love it.

<div class="md">I posted here a little over a month ago and in complete denial of the device given, ended up ordering an Ergodox EZ. I&#39;ve had it for about a week and I&#39;ve spent most of that time shopping for another keyboard. But not because the Ergodox is bad! I made the right decision with the information I had, and I think this was the perfect introduction to split/ortho/ergo keyboards. NOW I understand a lot more about this subgenre and have a better idea of what I want. 

I love split, I love ortho, and I am excitedly learning Colemak-DH, but the Ergodox is too big, has too many keys, and the included cable setup is a mess. Tenting seems to be more trouble than it&#39;s worth. Also, it&#39;s not a particularly... attractive keyboard. Very 90s middle school computer lab.

In the short term, I plan to keep toying with my keymap and learning the new layout. I think an Atreus is in my near future (a recent desk chair upgrade made it apparent that even a gentle split does a lot) and a Sofle or Lily58 in the slightly more distant future. Maybe a Corne eventually, but we&#39;ll see if I ever get that bold. Somewhere along the line, my Ergodox will probably find its way to the mech market...

Anyways, thanks for welcoming me to this weird, weird hobby. Y&#39;all are bizarre and I love it.
</div>

Looking to get into my first ergo mech keyboard. I don't have experience building one but I figured this would be a good chance to dip my toes into it.

Pre-existing conditions : None. Just trying to get something more ergonomic than the standard keyboard.

Current Keyboard : Leopold FC660M with Cherry Red switches.

Layout/Form: Something split with linear switches that are more quiet than the MX Reds I have right now. Ideally something with an encoder too.

I am considering one of the Lily58 variants, but it seems to be sold out in a lot of stores.

Use case: Home use only, mainly for productivity but with a side of games.

Location: Canada

<div class="md">Looking to get into my first ergo mech keyboard. I don&#39;t have experience building one but I figured this would be a good chance to dip my toes into it.

Pre-existing conditions : None. Just trying to get something more ergonomic than the standard keyboard.

Current Keyboard : Leopold FC660M with Cherry Red switches.

Layout/Form: Something split with linear switches that are more quiet than the MX Reds I have right now. Ideally something with an encoder too.

I am considering one of the Lily58 variants, but it seems to be sold out in a lot of stores.

Use case: Home use only, mainly for productivity but with a side of games.

Location: Canada
</div>

Guys, my research has shown that there are not EM keyboards which are tenting/tilting (Ergodox, Moonlander) and have keywells (Kinesis, Dactyl) at the same time. Is it true?

<div class="md">Guys, my research has shown that there are not EM keyboards which are tenting/tilting (Ergodox, Moonlander) and have keywells (Kinesis, Dactyl) at the same time. Is it true?
</div>

Pre-existing conditions: manageable RSI in hands and forearms.

Current keyboard: Kinesis Edge w/ tenting kit

Layout: QWERTY

Use case: Programmer

Budget: ~300$ CAD

I'm really interested in going ortholinear, but I'd like to keep split and tenting. I'm trying to decide between building a ReDox or a Dactyl Manuform. Does anybody have any insight into how I might help myself decide between these?

Thank you!

<div class="md">Pre-existing conditions: manageable RSI in hands and forearms.

Current keyboard: Kinesis Edge w/ tenting kit

Layout: QWERTY

Use case: Programmer

Budget: ~300$ CAD

I&#39;m really interested in going ortholinear, but I&#39;d like to keep split and tenting. I&#39;m trying to decide between building a ReDox or a Dactyl Manuform. Does anybody have any insight into how I might help myself decide between these?

Thank you!
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TL;DR: Looking for a preferably under $250 split keyboard for coding and writing papers. I would like one that is compatible w/ QMK or VIA. Prebuilt is preferred.

**Pre-existing Conditions:** Wrist & Forearm pain, weak fingers after typing. Always feels stiff (Currently seeing Physical/Hand therapist for this)

**Current Keyboard:** Leopold FC900RC 

**Layout:** I am fine with any layout as long as it is QMK/VIA compatible.

**Use Case:** Coding and Writing Papers. I kinda like F keys but really want something Programmable/With Layers. Ideally, QMK or VIA compatible. Also, hot-swappable is a huge plus so I can have lower activation switches on the pinky keys. 

**Budget:** < $250 Preferred. I am considering the ZSA Moonlander, but the price is a bit too much for my taste. I realize that prebuilt at this price is expecting too much, but that would be preferred.

**Location:** USA

<div class="md">TL;DR: Looking for a preferably under $250 split keyboard for coding and writing papers. I would like one that is compatible w/ QMK or VIA. Prebuilt is preferred.

Pre-existing Conditions: Wrist &amp; Forearm pain, weak fingers after typing. Always feels stiff (Currently seeing Physical/Hand therapist for this)

Current Keyboard: Leopold FC900RC 

Layout: I am fine with any layout as long as it is QMK/VIA compatible.

Use Case: Coding and Writing Papers. I kinda like F keys but really want something Programmable/With Layers. Ideally, QMK or VIA compatible. Also, hot-swappable is a huge plus so I can have lower activation switches on the pinky keys. 

Budget: &lt; $250 Preferred. I am considering the ZSA Moonlander, but the price is a bit too much for my taste. I realize that prebuilt at this price is expecting too much, but that would be preferred.

Location: USA
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Hello I am looking for my first ergo split keyboard. My budget is $150 and I’m planning on using my own keycaps and switches. (I don’t have any health conditions and I’m not really sure what to look for for layouts)

<div class="md">Hello I am looking for my first ergo split keyboard. My budget is $150 and I’m planning on using my own keycaps and switches. (I don’t have any health conditions and I’m not really sure what to look for for layouts)
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* **Conditions**
 * Mysterious wrist pain (not carpal tunnel) exacerbated but not triggered by typing and mousing, especially lateral wrist movement and prone position. Using a vertical mouse helps my right wrist ***a lot.***
 * Occasional thumb pain exacerbated by over-extension (mostly from using phone)
* **Current keyboard**
 * I've used a Microsoft Sculpt for years because it's cheap and fine-ish (at least it has a front raiser?). I want to invest in something that's actually ***good***.
* **Layout**
 * 4- or 5-row with thumb cluster
* **Form**
 * Split, tented, ideally with palm/wrist support
 * I have a bad habit of too often resting my wrists/palms instead of hovering, so something to support without putting pressure directly on carpals would be nice, too
* **Use case**
 * Full-time keyboarding for work, 70% programming and 30% writing documents
 * I use an adjustable standing desk 100% of the time while working so vertical arm position isn't an issue
* **Location**
 * US
* **Budget**
 * < $600 for something that works pretty much out-of-the-box—my soldering days are over!
* **Models I've been most drawn to after looking and reading...**
 * Dactyl-Manuform
 * Moonlander
 * Kinesis Advantage2 (not split)
 * Keyboardio Model 100 (once available)

Thank you in advance for all input! And I have to say, it's great to have discovered this community.

<div class="md"><ul>
<li>Conditions

<ul>
<li>Mysterious wrist pain (not carpal tunnel) exacerbated but not triggered by typing and mousing, especially lateral wrist movement and prone position. Using a vertical mouse helps my right wrist a lot.</li>
<li>Occasional thumb pain exacerbated by over-extension (mostly from using phone)</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Current keyboard

<ul>
<li>I&#39;ve used a Microsoft Sculpt for years because it&#39;s cheap and fine-ish (at least it has a front raiser?). I want to invest in something that&#39;s actually good.</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Layout

<ul>
<li>4- or 5-row with thumb cluster</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Form

<ul>
<li>Split, tented, ideally with palm/wrist support</li>
<li>I have a bad habit of too often resting my wrists/palms instead of hovering, so something to support without putting pressure directly on carpals would be nice, too</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Use case

<ul>
<li>Full-time keyboarding for work, 70% programming and 30% writing documents</li>
<li>I use an adjustable standing desk 100% of the time while working so vertical arm position isn&#39;t an issue</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Location

<ul>
<li>US</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Budget

<ul>
<li>&lt; $600 for something that works pretty much out-of-the-box—my soldering days are over!</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Models I&#39;ve been most drawn to after looking and reading...

<ul>
<li>Dactyl-Manuform</li>
<li>Moonlander</li>
<li>Kinesis Advantage2 (not split)</li>
<li>Keyboardio Model 100 (once available)</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Thank you in advance for all input! And I have to say, it&#39;s great to have discovered this community.
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Pre-Existing Conditions: Pain on top of left hand after typing and gaming. Tennis elbow that comes and goes in the same arm. Pain is exasperated by bottoming out keys

Current Boards:Velocifire Tenkeyless Mechanical Keyboard Mini, 78-Key 

Layout/Form: No preference. 

Use Cases: Gaming, general use typing, and programming.

Budget/Location: US-based. 200$

<div class="md">Pre-Existing Conditions: Pain on top of left hand after typing and gaming. Tennis elbow that comes and goes in the same arm. Pain is exasperated by bottoming out keys

Current Boards:Velocifire Tenkeyless Mechanical Keyboard Mini, 78-Key 

Layout/Form: No preference. 

Use Cases: Gaming, general use typing, and programming.

Budget/Location: US-based. 200$
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Hi!
I'm a software engineer and do a lot of coding. Recently I've developed some wrist/ elbow/ forearm pain in my right arm (also my mouse side). Primarily looking for a split keyboard (preferably) that's good for many hours coding and writing design docs. I'm in the continental US, flexible with budget. I will be trying out the ergodox ez for a quick and convenient solution but wondering about other options - if it's really good I'd be open to building something, and could have access to a 3d printer if needed but not for a while.

<div class="md">Hi!
I&#39;m a software engineer and do a lot of coding. Recently I&#39;ve developed some wrist/ elbow/ forearm pain in my right arm (also my mouse side). Primarily looking for a split keyboard (preferably) that&#39;s good for many hours coding and writing design docs. I&#39;m in the continental US, flexible with budget. I will be trying out the ergodox ez for a quick and convenient solution but wondering about other options - if it&#39;s really good I&#39;d be open to building something, and could have access to a 3d printer if needed but not for a while.
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To keep information and suggestions in a single place, ask your questions here. It will be helpful to you and people who want to answer if you state:

- pre-existing conditions of your arms, hand, and fingers.

- previous / current keyboards.

- layout / form in mind.

- use case.

- budget and/or location, if applicable.

Also, to keep the thread less cluttered, please the direct replies to this post only asking for suggestions and/or questions.

I will stick this thread as long as possible.

Thanks.

previous thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/ErgoMechKeyboards/comments/ibtv0l/what_keyboard_should_i_use/

<div class="md">To keep information and suggestions in a single place, ask your questions here. It will be helpful to you and people who want to answer if you state:

<ul>
<li>pre-existing conditions of your arms, hand, and fingers.</li>
<li>previous / current keyboards.</li>
<li>layout / form in mind.</li>
<li>use case.</li>
<li>budget and/or location, if applicable.</li>
</ul>

Also, to keep the thread less cluttered, please the direct replies to this post only asking for suggestions and/or questions.

I will stick this thread as long as possible.

Thanks.

previous thread: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ErgoMechKeyboards/comments/ibtv0l/what_keyboard_should_i_use/">https://www.reddit.com/r/ErgoMechKeyboards/comments/ibtv0l/what_keyboard_should_i_use/</a>
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Cherry MX Brown vs Gateron Phantom Red

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