![]() Navigation layer, holding a right hand thumb key switches to the symbol layer,Īnd holding both activates a number layer. So, holding a left thumb key switches to the New layer (like CAPs lock), the keyboard switches to the new layer as long as that Rather than tapping a key and locking on a The Callum approach handles layers a little bit differently, opting to instead While struggling with my first design, I continued to do research. Issues, spending time with this setup did help me iron out my pain points for my Wasn’t very well thought out, based on how I use my keyboard. This setup worked okay, but I had a real hard time with the layer switching. If I tapped a thumb key, it would switch toĪnother layer, and remain there until I hit a key to switch to a different layer. I started by editing several modified layouts I found online from other Creating the LayoutĪfter adopting home row mods, I felt comfortable enough to try a 34 key split Possible, but that I might end up preferring it. Switching to home row mods showed me that not only was a smaller layout Think I’ve settled on ( Control, Shift, Alt/Opt, CMD/Super) for now. To my surprise, I adapted to it much quicker than I had expected.Īfter taking some additional time to test different orders of the modifiers, I I knew that if IĬouldn’t adjust to home row mods, there was no way I would be able handle a 30-something Normal Ergodox layout, just to try it out for a few days. ![]() I started my experimentation by adding home row ‘hold’ modifiers to my It’s taking the practice of setting the Caps Lock key to a useful modifer (IĪlways set mine to CTRL), and turning it up to a whole new level. ![]() Or, these keys might just beĭefined as modifiers on a non-base layer, like a symbol layer.įor someone that uses a bunch of keyboard shortcuts, this is a game changer. When held (ex: a when taped, but CTRL when held). Keys can function as they normally when tapped, but then double as a modifier For example, using tap/holds, the home row This can beĪccomplished using several methods. ( Control, Shift, Alt/Opt, and Windows/CMD/Super). ( ASDF and JKL on a QWERTY layout) are used for keyboard modifiers IĪlready use this feature on the Ergodox, so it was a conept I’m already familiarĪbove all else, what got me realizing that I might actually pull off a 34 key ForĮxample, you can set the Caps Lock key to work as normal when tapped, butįunction as a CTRL when you press and hold it for a set period of time. In qmk (the open source keyboard firmware), tappingĪnd holding a key can execute different functionality. The next, but likely first new concept to learn is how key taps differįrom holds. Phone is obnoxious and can be annoying, I have found that the task isn’t nearlyĪs bad on a physical keyboard, especially if it has thumb keys. With, good use of layers is required for my layout. To use many more keys than a keyboard physically has. Keyboard layers are something we have all become accustomed to. Layer, or tap the #+= key to enter another layer with even more symbols. Here you can use whatever symbols you need, hit ABC to return to the base To the number layer which contains number keys along with some symbols. Keys! If you want to use numbers or symbols, you tap the 123 key, and iOS switches For example, my iPhone has a base layer containing the letters of theĪlphabet, along with a space bar, shift, backspace, enter, and…. Your smartphone’s software keyboard likely has a small layout that utilizes This is something you are probably alreadyįamiliar with, as most people use keyboard layers every day without realizing Like most mobile devices, iOS keyboards utilize layers.įirst, lets start with layers. Need to understand for the keyboard layout. To test out the idea, I decided experiment with new layouts onīefore digging into layout design, lets establish a few key concepts we’ll Research, I was introduced to 34-36 key split layouts, but wasn’t sure if IĬould manage one. Non-split), that I can travel with and use for a portable setup. Have been on the look out for a smaller, split keyboard (I can’t go back to Over the past year and a half, I have been using an Ergodox EZ keyboard and Building a 34 Key Keyboard Layout April 16, 2022Ĭameron Stadium, Duke University, Durham NC
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