Hi,
I use an Ergodox and I’d like to get a keyboard that would best fit my use case :
- alpha keys without numbers nor side column modifier (3x5 matrix for each hand)
- 3 keys for each thumb
- the inner thumb key should be compatible with a larger keycap
- compatible with choc profile
- pinky staggering more pronounced than the Ergodox (or the Corne)
I found the Chocofi that matches all of those criteria but I’m not expert, do you think there is something more suited ? Maybe a variation of the Piantor ?
It’s funny to me how everybody on the 40% ergo (maybe split) train wants/likes exactly the corne, but with more pinky stagger
It’s exactly what I want : a Corne with a lower pinky column relative to the ring finger. It’s so weird that this design is not yet popularized !
yea, corne stagger is basically no stagger
What about the Ferris sweep or the Kyria? Both have significantly more stagger than the Ergodox.
I would also consider 3w6. It ticks all the boxes, and the halves connect via USB-C instead of TRRS. I know Beekeebs.com and Keycapsss.com sell them.
If you’re also interested in trying splayed columns the rae-dux is an excellent option. This keyboard does not offer a bigger keycap for the innermost thumb though.
Rather than pinky stagger, consider the pinky mod. I’ve done this on a Lily58 and Sofle (by removing switches), and eventually the PicaChoc came along: https://kbd.news/PicaChoc36-1853.html
