My #MoErgo #Glove80 came today. I instantly replaced the wired kinesis that I was using as a backup, swapped _most_ of the keys for black ones, and started generating a custom keymap.

EVERYTHING about the process was nicer than the #Kinesis #Advantage360 pro.

Now that I’ve got my custom keymap set up switching to it is surprisingly painless. AND I have more keys so i don't have to do stupid stuff with the escape key.

Although, it doesn't come with a capslock key cap which is...weird.

79,000円😇
いやはや、Contouredとか言ってた頃からさらに高級品になってしまうとは。実に世知辛い。それにしたってざっくり8万円はインパクトすげぇ #メカニカルキーボード

#Kinesis Advantage360 Keyboard【キネシス アドバンテージ360】 [KB360-GBR/KB360-PRO-GBR] https://www.ergonomics.co.jp/shopdetail/000000000099/

#Kinesis #Advantage360 update
my "n" key has stopped working.

Fortunately i keep old keyboards so I've switched back to the advantage 2.

It's still under warranty, and I'll get it fixed, but this is the straw that broke this camel's back. I'm ordering a #Moergo Glove80

I've added an update to my review of the #Kinesis Advantage 360 pro.
https://weblog.masukomi.org/2023/03/17/kinesis-advantage-360-pro-review/

I've appended it to the bottom, but the quick summary is that despite how good the Kinesis looks, you should buy the Mo Ergo Glove80 instead.

https://www.moergo.com/

Just reached the 40 wpm milestone on a 100 word test on https://monkeytype.com/

#ColemakDH is now my daily layout on both my split staggered #Kinesis #FreestylePro and my matrix unibody #ThumbsUp

Slowly getting used to the Kinesis Advantage360 keyboard. It's very much like trying to follow the word of some song in a language I only partially understand.

I'm currently practicing using TypeLit.io, just to get used to the keys. It also means I get to read classical literature, so it's doubly good. https://www.typelit.io/

#kinesis #advantage360 #keyboard #typing

Rebooted with both the #Kinesis gaming and the @system76 #LaunchHeavy plugged in. Once again, the LaunchHeavy acted weird. Key presses not registering and keys repeating when they shouldn't. (Similar to last time.)

The Heavy worked great for the last many weeks, no issues at all. Suddenly, issues again. Maybe a usb / keyboard driver conflict between them?

No idea how to troubleshoot something like this' though.

(Also, key lighting suddenly not working on the Kinesis.)

Got new toy. #kinesis #keyboard #advantage360

so frustrated with #Kinesis for the 💩 docs for their Advantage 360. No way to know what the "key-positions" are for the keys so i can't program a ZMK combo that says "you have to hold down these keys to activate me"

the GUI doesn't support combos at all, and the macro portion of the GUI doesn't actually support ZMK macro syntax, while the manual tells you to use said syntax. Dunno if the GUI macro thing supports all macro functionality or not but i seriously doubt it.

I realized I should be able to compensate for the #RewindAI requirement of playing twister on my desktop by programming a macro into my keyboard.

This screenshot is what #Kinesis believed was sufficient instructions.🤦‍♀️

For those curious, here are the instructions for writing a ZMK macro: https://zmk.dev/docs/behaviors/macros

Also, the "macros" portion of their GUI keyboard layout editor does not accept ZMK macros...

ARRRGH.

Current Status:

#cats #dogs #kinesis

re wifey's new keyboard https://mstdn.social/@dachary/110109970351668031

While we can debate aesthetics, build quality, and thumb keys, there is absolutely zero doubt that the Mo Ergo #Glove80 kicks the ass of the #Kinesis #Advantage380 in the technology department.

details in 🧵

Glove80: https://www.moergo.com/
Advantage 360 Pro: https://kinesis-ergo.com/shop/adv360pro/

#MechanicalKeyboards

@dbrgn @matthewhowell
You may be right!

Still, I'm baffled that it took 31 years after #Kinesis' original #ContouredKeyboard (1992) until another contoured keywell keyboard appeared (#Glove80 this year). I mean it seems that no company even tried! Or did somebody try, failed before releasing anything and then kept totally quiet about it?

A mystery. But without insiders within keyboard companies, we will probably never know.

#ErgonomicKeyboard #MechanicalKeyboard

I have posted a review of my #Kinesis Advantage 360 keyboard if any of you are considering buying one.

https://weblog.masukomi.org/2023/03/17/kinesis-advantage-360-pro-review/

#ergonomics #keyboards

Not sure what happened with my #LaunchHeavy, but it is still working fine (after acting quirkily - new word! - after a power outage).

Went back to #Kinesis gaming keyboard for a few days, and missed the Heavy more than I thought I would. Glad Heavy is working properly again, but not sure why / how it got quirky.

I have published my first thing on #thingiverse

It's my bridge for my #Kinesis Advantage 380 #ergonomic #keyboard.

I found that one of the halves would tend to migrate away from me during the day, or rotate independently. As a result my arms were uneven and I kept resting my hands on the wrong row for typing. The bridge that came with it wasn't nearly wide enough.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5890843

@system76

Take that back - the issues with the #LaunchHeavy #MechanicalKeyboard are gone.

We had a power outage here the other day, and after rebooting, there were some key press issues. But, now totally gone. Keyboard works great, just like before.

No idea what happened.

Would love a #Kinesis gaming + LaunchHeavy keyboard. Open, solidly built with numpad & usb ports like Launch. Split with extra keys on left like Kinesis gaming. Plus Kinesis text config files.

That would be perfect++.

#LaunchHeavy #MechanicalKeyboard is having some issues - sending it back to @system76 for them to check. Their support is very good, though.

In meantime, switched back to #Kinesis gaming keyboard. Ofc, it is bigger, feels better on the hands, but the lack of some keys and num pad is an issue. Also, not quiet.

Kinesis has dedicated (lit) button for layout. LH doesn't. Matters when you reboot and main layout isn't the first one. LH config software needs some presets, at least.

I have a #Keyboardio model 01 that I'm not using. I'm offering it up to you folks (US only) before I throw it on eBay.

Barely used. Works great. I have QWERTY and #DVORAK keysets for it, and a case.

I love this keyboard, & desperately _wanted_ to use it, but i couldn’t wrap my head around having to switch layers to access some keys. For special stuff sure, but for 50+ times a day stuff? No. I need ALLLL the keys.

https://shop.keyboard.io/products/model-01-keyboard?variant=30996744405065

(currently using a #Kinesis #Advantage360 )

Probably my all time favorite keyboards. The #Kinesis gaming is probably my current number 1, but the #System76 #LaunchHeavy is a close number 2. (Negative: notice the lights reflected on the monitor.)

The #TouchStream is the best _mouse_ I have ever had. As a keyboard, it takes a lot of getting used to. Been using it off and on for around 20 years, though. It is excellent for environments (like HS state testing) that must be silent.

And, yes, I really use 3 mice.

#MechanicalKeyboards