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Wait right there, why would we need a keyboard split in the middle? To this day, we still that were made from the 20’s typewriters, with mechanic limitations. Are they ergonomic? Well, we only got used to them and never changed to anything else.
What can a split keyboard do for you? It can help you avoid future lesions such as repetitive strain injury (RSI) and also reduces pain, if you already have. It can be made specifically for you hand! Size, amount of keys, stagger, thumbcluster, type, model, and so on, can all be customized just for you.
What difference does that make? It reduces the need for moving your hand, and for that reason, reduces A LOT the risks on developing issues such as RSI, Carpal tunnel, Tendinopathy and De Quervain.
Which keyboards do we make? Any! Our focus is to solve your problem, not just make a couple of models and deliver as fast as possible. We make any type of keyboard, as long as it is open source. There are hundreds, thousands even. Open source keyboards were made to meet each user’s needs.
Points on the ergonomy of a keyboard
1. Ortholinear
The keyboard being ortholinear will force the user to relearn typing, using all fingers and moving only from top to bottom.
Staggered is a limitation of the past, we are no longer limited to typewriter hardware. Ortholinear is better for our ergonomics and even for gaming, as it reduces the spacing between keys.
2. Split or Bipartite
It will completely address the ulnar deviation problem caused by common keyboards, what does this mean? You will be able to type at shoulder width, thus alleviating wrist, shoulder, forearm, elbow, and even back pains. Strange, isn’t it? But yes, it’s ingenious.
3.Amount of keys
The fewer keys a keyboard has, the better, as it will require less hand movement and cause fewer repetitive strain injuries. I usually recommend users start with 60% keyboards, as they are already reduced from 100% and are ergonomic. For some individuals, I even suggest starting with 40%.
Is using fewer keys bad? Not at all! With layers, we can type faster and much more comfortably. However, it’s indeed challenging to readjust, especially in the first few weeks.
4. Stagger
What is stagger? Stagger refers to the positioning of the fingers and keys. You may notice that most keyboards have different staggerings, with columns for the pinky finger positioned lower and columns for the middle finger positioned higher. After all, nobody has identical hands, right? Our five fingers aren’t all the same size. Stagger is crucial for ergonomics, but it’s a matter of personal preference. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution; what’s best varies from person to person. In the photo below are four split keyboards: the Tenax, Totem (without a case), and two Cornes LP. They all have different staggerings, with the Tenax and Totem even featuring a splay for the pinky finger.
5.The greatest advantage of having a split keyboard aside from ergonomics
Split keyboards are extremely pet-friendly. Why? No one knows exactly. But feel happy, most of the time you’ll have someone in front of you, helping you and reminding you of the real reason why your code needs to work.
There are several types of keyboards, among the split we have:
MX (aka, high profile)
The common mechanical one, where MX switches are ubiquitous. There are over 5000+ types of MX switches available. The quality is superb, some come pre-thocked, some come pre-lubed, they have an average key travel of 4mm, and the switch generally has a height of 17mm.
Low Profile (aka, lp)
These switches typically have up to 3mm of key travel, whereas your notebook keyboard usually has 0.9 to 1.4mm of key travel (unless it's an old-school ThinkPad), which is quite a bit of key travel for a low-profile keyboard. There are various types of low-profile switches, such as Kailh Choc, Gateron LP, and KS-27-KS-33.
Concave (aka, dactyl-like)
We've arrived at them, the concave keyboards. Am I excited? Yes, I am. Concave keyboards are designed to be sculpted to make our hands as comfortable as possible. They can be made with MX switches or LP switches, but they are usually somewhat tall, so, well, it makes more sense 99% of the time to build them with MX switches.
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Ask meYes! We sell any and every type, as long as it’s open source. Just get in touch via email, Telegram, Instagram, Twitter, or WhatsApp.
Currently, we don’t have a fixed catalog because we genuinely make any open-source keyboard, and there are thousands of options. However, we’ll be creating articles to guide you in choosing the most suitable keyboard for you and your daily needs. Additionally, we also provide assistance through our social media channels to help you choose the best model for you and your hands.
On average, between 5 to 35 days, depending on the build, options, and customization.
Absolutely everything – plate, RGB, underglow, OLED, controller, wired, wireless, battery size, rotary encoder.
A thematic keyboard in “The Rock” green? Why not?
They are keyboards made for a lifetime. All keyboard parts are modular, so there’s no way to break or lose them. If something breaks or if you accidentally spill water, beer, or coffee on the keyboard, just replace the controller with another one, no soldering required because it’s socketed. Bought the wired keyboard and then after a year want to make it wireless? No problem, just buy the wireless upgrade kit and install it yourself. All keyboards come with a warranty and technical support.
Well, the keyboard is open source, so let’s say you want a keyboard with a minimalist 100-140mAh battery. The battery would last an average of 1 to 2 weeks. Let’s say you want a 10000mAh battery because, well, some people are afraid of running out of battery, right? It would last between 8 to 13 months. However, they are usually limited to 3.7V, so a 100mAh battery charges in 1 hour, while a 10000mAh battery would take, well, many hours to charge.
So, wired keyboards run QMK or KMK, while wireless keyboards run ZMK. They are extremely powerful firmware where you can turn your entire keymap into code, the limit of what you can do is in your imagination (and your code). They don’t depend on the OS to work. Some even are dual-core and can even run Doom. Regarding ABNT, that’s configurable.
So, we usually help users assemble a keyboard based on our experience in ergonomics. We always try to find a better keyboard for a particular user before placing an order.
No! Only upon completion. However, we receive a low-value down payment to confirm the order. Full payment, for now, is only upon completion, upon shipment.
Of course! Warranty and technical support.
Who am I and why did I start making keyboards here in Brazil? Hey, I’m Felipe. I was a sysadmin/network engineer for 4 years, developed carpal tunnel and De Quervain’s (inflammation in the thumb) from working about 14 hours a day during that time. I dreamed of transitioning to Dev, but I gave up when I received the diagnosis of my hands. After all, who reaches the end of a career in Dev before becoming a dev? I did physiotherapy for about a year and already used a split ergonomic keyboard from a famous brand. But it didn’t help; the keyboard was so large that it hurt my wrists even more because I had to move more to access some keys and use the mouse. After watching a video about split keyboards on the @Akitando channel, I thought about trying a real split as a last resort. But when I came across the import prices for one, it was quite discouraging. So I researched more about keyboards and decided to try making my own.
I made several models, different builds, tested various types of stagger, thumb clusters, and numbers of keys to find out what worked for me. Today, fortunately, I no longer feel pain when typing. And I have a lot of experience in ergonomics with keyboards, trackballs, etc. As the splits solved my problem and also gave me extra energy to return to my dream. Since March 2022, I started making the splits here in Brazil, first to find the best type of keyboard for my conditions and to help people with problems or situations similar to mine, who feel pain when typing, something that really shouldn’t be normal.
So, drama aside, this is a brief summary of why I make the keyboards here in Brazil. The focus is and always will be on ergonomics.
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