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I just built my first ergo keyboard and would like some recommendations on macros and layers that you find useful. For example, I mapped backspace to the left spacebar and setup the rotary encoder, but I’ll take any suggestions!

Blog post about build process and more pics.

  • Corr
    2·
    10 months ago

    I find vertical combos very clunky and inconsistent on MX switches. I’m gonna try on choc but I just couldn’t get then to work properly. I think if they work well for you they would be sick but just seemingly not for me (on MX).

    I agree with home row mods, they’re incredible. I hadn’t considered a Ctrl + bs on a combo before but that seems handy. As is I just use hrm Ctrl + bs but I’ll probably throw a new combo into the mix now lol

    • apfel@lemmy.world
      1·
      10 months ago

      Oh they work perfectly for me :) Very keycap dependent, though! I personally use and recommend DES on MX and CS on choc (both by Pseudoku, stls for 3dp available).

      • Corr
        2·
        10 months ago

        I’m glad they work well for you. I’m currently on DSA on MX, and will have MBK on choc when I build it. Hopefully it works alright with the MBK caps.

        • apfel@lemmy.world
          2·
          10 months ago

          MBK is a nice profile for sure! Not my personal favorite, but still totally fine for vertical combos, and it’s all preference anyway :)