Ben Frain
Ben Frain
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More Keys or Fewer Keys for mechanical keyboards? Which is most productive?
If you've seen all the variation with mechanical keyboards, you might be wondering whether less keys or more keys are better. I certainly did so I set out to find out...
Specifically a 30 day test using the Cornish Zen 42 key keyboard exclusively.
0:23 Like and Subscribe (please)
0:33 Layers
1:47 The continuum
2:19 Initial Reluctance
2:55 The Cornish Zen
3:28 Day One
4:10 Home Row Mods
5:10 My Layouts
6:14 Combos
6:40 Tiring
7:01 Day Two
7:40 Day Three
8:08 Ten Days In
8:53 Most Typed Characters
9:14 Half Way Point
10:13 More Productive?
10:58 End Of The Experiment
11:57 Not All Good News
13:09 Back To More Keys
13:48 What I Have Learned
14:38 Conclusion
# Links
- The Cornish Zen: lowprokb.ca/collections/keyboa...
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Видео

Neovim - how to do project-wide find and replace?
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.2 месяца назад
So you are using Neovim but being able to do something as simple as find and replace across your project seems baffling. I'll show you how I do it. It is quick and efficient, especially if you have Telescope. Here is what I use: `cfdo %s/stringOne/stringTwo/g | update | bd` There is also a great gist with further clarification on differences between ‘cdo’ and ‘cfdo’ here: gist.github.com/Integr...
Review: Keyboardio Model 100. A wooden, split, programmable mechanical keyboard
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.2 месяца назад
Watch a full review on the unique Model 100 from Keyboardio. Find out more about the board here: shop.keyboard.io 0:12 Switch Options 0:51 Contents and Setup 1:22 How it feels 2:18 Keycaps 3:00 Octopus stand 3:24 Something different 4:05 Programming 5:50 Too difficult 7:30 Thumb keys 8:06 My problems 8:45 Palm switches 9:56 Support 10:57 Conclusion 12:08 Like, subscribe My blog: benfrain.com My...
Review: Dygma Defy - a high-end, split, gaming, ergo programmable mechanical keyboard
Просмотров 20 тыс.5 месяцев назад
This is a full and detailed review of the Dygma Defy. A split, ergonomic, gaming centric mechanical keyboard from Dygma. Grab yourself a Defy here: dygma.com/BENFRAIN The model I have is the black on black, you can get that here: collabs.shop/sejb7y 0:00 Start 0:28 Overview 2:00 Pricing 2:50 Build quality 5:00 Tenting 5:24 Initial connection problems 6:26 Lighting 7:11 Bazecor 11:36 Thumb Clust...
Review: ZSA Voyager, a split, ergonomic and programmable mechanical keyboard
Просмотров 40 тыс.7 месяцев назад
A full review of the ZSA Voyager after 2 months of daily use. Here are the clamps I used with the tripod kit: amzn.to/46VzTAL I also think these would work well and probably give more mounting options: amzn.to/3G6Vr1i And here are the electronic calipers used to measure the keycaps: amzn.to/49wzSoA Here is my Configuration for the Voyager: configure.zsa.io/voyager/layouts/VjKAJ/latest/0 0:00 St...
This ZMK keyboard layout editor is amazing! Perfect for Kinesis Advantage360, Corne etc
Просмотров 15 тыс.9 месяцев назад
# Links ZMK editor is here: nickcoutsos.github.io/keymap-editor/ Buy an Advantage360 here (Affiliate link): amzn.to/3XdtvQa Urobs homerow mods stuff: github.com/urob/zmk-config#timeless-homerow-mods # My blog: benfrain.com # My web development books: www.amazon.com/Ben-Frain/e/B00BIK2USQ # My video courses, including 'Ultimate Text Editing Productivity with Sublime Text': Skillshare: www.skills...
Review: Dell 6K 32” Monitor U3224KDA - Possibly the best value for money monitor for your Mac
Просмотров 26 тыс.Год назад
An initial hands-on review of the Dell U3224KDA 6K Monitor. This thunderbolt equipped monitor is expensive but around half the price of the only other 6K 32" Display, the Apple XDR. With so many extras built in, the Dell may just be the Millenium Falcon of monitors; it might not look like much, but it's got it where it counts! 0:00 Introduction 0:57 The bad news 1:50 What you get 2:39 Setup 4:0...
Review: ZSA Platform - the tenting kit for the Moonlander split ergonomic mechanical keyboard
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
A full review of the Platform tenting system for the Moonlander split ergonomic mechanical keyboard from ZSA. 0:00 Introduction 0:47 Setup 3:15 What's it like? 3:44 Sound test 5:05 Travelling 6:33 Conclusion # My blog: benfrain.com # My web development books: www.amazon.com/Ben-Frain/e/B00BIK2USQ # My video courses, including 'Ultimate Text Editing Productivity with Sublime Text': Skillshare: w...
I broke my Kinesis Advantage360 Pro when swapping the key switches
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
I decided to try and swap the keys in my Kinesis Advantage360 Pro, and broke it! This video explains how to swap the keys in the Advantage360 and hopefully not break it. I swapped mine to lubed and filmed Oil Kings, and despite the trauma of breaking it, it's now the best feeling and sounding keyboard I own. Amazon links are all affiliate links: You can pick up the Advantage 360 Pro from Amazon...
BOOST Your Productivity in macOS - keyboard only, instant app switching, and easy window arrangement
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.Год назад
If you use macOS I want to share a way that using your keyboard you can not only move the windows of an application around with ease, but crucially, switch between applications too. 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Demonstration 4:18 Rectangle Pro setup 6:24 Alfred setup 8:46 Conclusion # Relevant Links: What I use: Rectangle Pro: rectangleapp.com/pro Alfred: alfredapp.com Other options: Keyboard Maestro...
Which one to buy? Moonlander, Advantage360 or Glove80? Split ergo columnar mechanical keyboards
Просмотров 32 тыс.Год назад
Which one to buy? Moonlander, Advantage360 or Glove80? Split ergo columnar mechanical keyboards
Review: MoErgo Glove80. Split, wireless, mechanical, and programmable ergonomic keyboard with RGB
Просмотров 52 тыс.Год назад
Review: MoErgo Glove80. Split, wireless, mechanical, and programmable ergonomic keyboard with RGB
Neovim Power Tips: Volume 2
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Neovim Power Tips: Volume 2
Neovim - Mapping your way to productivity (NeovimConf.live talk)
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Neovim - Mapping your way to productivity (NeovimConf.live talk)
Review: Kinesis Advantage360 Pro. Split, wireless, mechanical, and programmable keyboard.
Просмотров 46 тыс.Год назад
Review: Kinesis Advantage360 Pro. Split, wireless, mechanical, and programmable keyboard.
Review: Dactyl Manuform - Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard, hand built, build guide and testing
Просмотров 29 тыс.Год назад
Review: Dactyl Manuform - Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard, hand built, build guide and testing
Review: Sofle Split Mechanical Keyboard - build, encoders, choc switches. Full Review.
Просмотров 45 тыс.Год назад
Review: Sofle Split Mechanical Keyboard - build, encoders, choc switches. Full Review.
My new best-selling book! Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS, 4th Edition, is out now!
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.Год назад
My new best-selling book! Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS, 4th Edition, is out now!
Review: Dygma Raise - a split, programmable, hot swap, mechanical keyboard
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 года назад
Review: Dygma Raise - a split, programmable, hot swap, mechanical keyboard
Better Neovim plugin setup! Use Packer, break your init.lua into modules, look like a hero!
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 года назад
Better Neovim plugin setup! Use Packer, break your init.lua into modules, look like a hero!
The BEST Neovim color themes; some with support for Terminals and the latest Lua plugins
Просмотров 29 тыс.2 года назад
The BEST Neovim color themes; some with support for Terminals and the latest Lua plugins
Neovim motion plugins compared: Quick Scope v Hop v Lightspeed
Просмотров 13 тыс.2 года назад
Neovim motion plugins compared: Quick Scope v Hop v Lightspeed
Neovim - Power Tips: Volume 1
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
Neovim - Power Tips: Volume 1
Ultimate Text Editing Productivity with Sublime Text (trailer)
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.2 года назад
Ultimate Text Editing Productivity with Sublime Text (trailer)
Moonlander Layout 5 months on. Tap dance, Colemak and layers on ZSA's split programmable keyboard
Просмотров 33 тыс.2 года назад
Moonlander Layout 5 months on. Tap dance, Colemak and layers on ZSA's split programmable keyboard
Neovim 0.5 - Lua, built in LSP, Treesitter and the best plugins for 2021.
Просмотров 25 тыс.2 года назад
Neovim 0.5 - Lua, built in LSP, Treesitter and the best plugins for 2021.
CSS HEX transparency WITHOUT Sass
Просмотров 4673 года назад
CSS HEX transparency WITHOUT Sass
Review: Panic's Nova 2021 - Is this a VS Code and Sublime Text beater?
Просмотров 15 тыс.3 года назад
Review: Panic's Nova 2021 - Is this a VS Code and Sublime Text beater?
Upgrade your home to 10Gb Ethernet. What switch, cabling and tools you need.
Просмотров 51 тыс.3 года назад
Upgrade your home to 10Gb Ethernet. What switch, cabling and tools you need.
Switch from using PostCSS to Sass (Dart Sass)
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.3 года назад
Switch from using PostCSS to Sass (Dart Sass)

Комментарии

  • @howdy2053
    @howdy2053 День назад

    Thanks for commenting on my Reddit question, sending engagement, lol

  • @Marty234
    @Marty234 2 дня назад

    Great video! Just bought the moonlander and looking for layout ideas, definitely gonna steal some of your ideas!

  • @pointeplusplus
    @pointeplusplus 3 дня назад

    I really like how you talk about your opinions and the importance of preference in keyboard choice I laugh at the “I’m not 10” jokes but I’ll be here representing those people in their 30s that still love some good rgb. I use it functionally to show me what layer I’m on and what keys are what but I’m also a sucker for the oooh pretty 😊. I still like oooh pretty in my 30s 🤩

  • @pointeplusplus
    @pointeplusplus 3 дня назад

    Maybe I’m blaspheming over here but have you tried low profile keycaps on just the thumb keys (to keep from having to lift your thumb so high) and/or using heavier switches on just the thumb keys (so you can rest on them without pressing them)? I’m just starting to mess around with a moonlander but I’m also having thumb cluster comfort issues. I’m currently playing around with the angle of the cluster

  • @OmGdoob
    @OmGdoob 3 дня назад

    Thank you! Impressive tip!

  • @HendrikMans
    @HendrikMans 3 дня назад

    *fewer

  • @callumbirks
    @callumbirks 4 дня назад

    Great video Ben. I’ve been using a 6 column, 4 row Iris keyboard for a few months now. I program but I use vim keymaps in all my IDEs, so I don’t miss the arrow keys often. I also have the arrow keys on one layer in the same positions as my HJKL keys (in Colemak-DH layout) so they’re in the same place as vim movement keys. Recommend trying out vim motions in your IDE.

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 4 дня назад

      The arrows get the heaviest usage in design applications and it’s that need that drives my obsession with having a dedicated arrow cluster really. I have them on the home row behind a layer on my smaller boards even though that’s not my hjkl keys (also Colemak DHm). I do use arrows in Neovim too though!

  • @CodingWithAuryn
    @CodingWithAuryn 4 дня назад

    Amazing video and channel you have. Such high quality 👌 Love it. And you are into the same nerd things :) Happy to connect if you like to :) Maybe you want to reduce even more? 😛 Greetings from Germany Edit: I totally agree, less keys don’t make you more productive, it’s just fun. I am planning a video about productivity on smaller boards for a while and came to the same conclusion so far. I love 36 keys, but they don’t make you more productive. But I don’t want to go back to a normal keyboard.

  • @NickdeLannoy
    @NickdeLannoy 5 дней назад

    to solve the lack of dedicated arrow keys issue you could implement an "arrow lock" behavior similar to caps-word. hit a dedicated key or combo to turn on your arrow key cluster wherever you want, and whenever you hit another key outside those dedicated arrow keys it could toggle back off. other problems like over usage of thumbs from holding down to get to stuff on other layers can be addressed with sticky/one-shot layers or combos too. I think the spectrum you mention of more keys vs more layers is actually missing a third direction, which is more custom mappings/behaviors. great videos btw, you were the first split ergo + vim guy I encountered on my way into this rabbit hole!

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 5 дней назад

      Hi Nick, the rabbit hole 🤣 yes, sure is that. I have thought about/tried things like that for the arrows but it’s back to being a mental burden v physical burden. I know these things can all be solved on boards with less keys but there is always the counter argument that you should just have more keys. I don’t think there is a solution really, just do what feels right/productive for the individual. Some of the most productive people I know get by fine with a cheapo full size membrane keyboard, bog standard mouse and VSCode so I’m not here to judge anyone for what works for them!

  • @dasdos002
    @dasdos002 5 дней назад

    I honestly put your opinion over everyone lol. Thanks for this one!

  • @martinlarsson6621
    @martinlarsson6621 6 дней назад

    Using a 34 key ferris sweep, about to build a 36 key Cygnus and I’m struggling to figure out what to do with the extra two keys lol! I’m longing to try and Charbdys Nano+3 where I could use the extra thumb buttons for mouse clicks. I really like the small boards, my workflow consists of: * tiling wm * vim * terminal use with terminal multiplexer * Light browser use with Vimium (most things where I used to do in a browser I now instead have CLI/TUIs for and it’s awesome)

  • @livegoer182
    @livegoer182 6 дней назад

    16:54 hmm

  • @maddyleaf
    @maddyleaf 6 дней назад

    where the hell did you find a cornish zen in this day and age, i've been scouring the internet for one

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 6 дней назад

      Bought it around a year ago when the R3 extras were released! Had to stay up half the night due to time difference!

  • @manfromth3m0oN
    @manfromth3m0oN 7 дней назад

    for arrow keys have you tried adding a numpad in between the halves. I know it adds bulk but if you need the dedicated keys it makes sense. And its nice for the numbers too!

  • @franksenkel2715
    @franksenkel2715 7 дней назад

    based on your reviews and some others, I bought an advantage360 usb...I've had it a day and I'm already typing twice as fast as the piantor... I think it's a combination of mx type keys and wider spacing...but I do find some of the pinky keys tough to reach on the advantage.....I'm on linux so I can't comment on the smartset software. but text files are easy enough, the features are limited compared to qmk but with the added keys you really don't need all the qmk functionality....I like the idea of not having to change much

  • @leandroperalta
    @leandroperalta 8 дней назад

    I put together a repository on GitHub with configurations for Kanata and keyd with a set of layers you can use on top of your standard ANSI keyboard with the aim to get used to using less keys without having to get a special keyboard. I named it Kenkyo, which means humility in Japanese (apparently).

  • @SocialNetwooky
    @SocialNetwooky 8 дней назад

    good timing for me. I've been using a Moonlander for around 9 months now, and I ordered a Voyager a few days ago ... I wonder if I'll be able to get used to less keys. I also have dedicated arrow keys (vim style) on my Moonlander.

  •  8 дней назад

    Your channel was my introduction to the bizarre world of split keyboards, I’m now on my fifth purchase - a wonderful little Ferris Sweep from Boardsource. Just wanted to say thank you for all the hard work you put into making these wonderful videos!

  • @1234minecraft5678
    @1234minecraft5678 8 дней назад

    I never use arrow keys

  • @matthewdouglas2373
    @matthewdouglas2373 9 дней назад

    I bought a Moonlander and a used Kinesis Advantage2 and I just like how the Kinesis feels so much more and it's a bummer because I want to like the Moonlander so bad but it is so hard to use any of the keys on the outside perimeter.

  • @adheusrangel
    @adheusrangel 9 дней назад

    Thank you! I've been postponing this learning for ages.

  • @JonnyIrwin
    @JonnyIrwin 9 дней назад

    Another great video! 42 keys is rookie numbers! I can understand the benefits of more keys, but for me I think I’ve hit my sweet spot at 30 keys. Once the muscle memory is up to speed I couldn’t see myself being as productive on any more keys.

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 9 дней назад

      😮 30 keys is beyond my comprehension at this point 🤣 out of interest do you need to use arrow keys much?

    • @JonnyIrwin
      @JonnyIrwin 9 дней назад

      @@benfrainuk I don’t use arrows that much. I have them on a layer in vim positions. Using really light switches means I have no strain from pushing keys to access layers.

  • @vanutsteen
    @vanutsteen 10 дней назад

    Just as I was contemplating buying a Kyria kit, you came out with this video. Excellent timing!

  • @dunk2k2000
    @dunk2k2000 10 дней назад

    How many people have asked questions pertaining to the subject matter(s) addressed in this video, for them to spend copious amounts of <insert native currency>, hours developing memory muscle and tweaking layers to get the answer 🤔 Whilst this video may not answer every question or use case, it does a ruddy good job of answering most; plenty for the complete novice to make an informed decision. My hat off to you (Ben Frain)!

  • @johanswork
    @johanswork 10 дней назад

    The chalice40 has arrow keys and is a beautiful 40% if you are able to find one. You can also add dedicated arrows to voyager if you move the alphas up one row. But if you have right thumb spacebar hold as layer1 and your arrows at hjkl on layer1, it doesn't get much more efficient than that... I have many keyboards now, and just use the same layers on all of them. I believe your thumb pain may be your greatest issue.

  • @wildcsgotactics
    @wildcsgotactics 11 дней назад

    Ben, when can we get a video about the updated Kinesis 360? :)

    • @wildcsgotactics
      @wildcsgotactics 11 дней назад

      Also they sound really amazing as I just saw in this video. Did you get lubed Oil Kings in your new Kinesis as well?

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 11 дней назад

      Next video I’m working on 👍

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 11 дней назад

      Yep, oil kings 👍

  • @susseratal
    @susseratal 11 дней назад

    good heavens, ben vallack jumpscare. also great video once again Ben, I feel like the writing, presentation and production value in this one were a lot more engaging and elaborate than some of your earlier videos. Really enjoyed it, great work!

  • @NJ-wb1cz
    @NJ-wb1cz 11 дней назад

    How do you get arrows without layers on Glove 80? Doesn't keywell make it impossible?

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 11 дней назад

      No. It’s perfect. Bottom row on right hand is the four arrows for me. Same with A360 and all my other larger boards 👍👌

    • @NJ-wb1cz
      @NJ-wb1cz 10 дней назад

      @@benfrainuk ah, makes sense. For some reason I presumed a bottom right T cluster, like on 75% keyboards. Do you have your layouts published somewhere to prevent further dumb questions? :)

  • @Megabeboo
    @Megabeboo 11 дней назад

    Great video! I've been there as well... In my experience, getting used to the alphas, numbers and special characters in isolation is quite a smooth process but totally unrelated to using combinations of them as shortcuts while you're focused on something else. And ultimately, I figured that I want to be able to work on my laptop's keyboard while on the road so I reverted to some minimal adjustments instead. Instead of modifying the keyboard hardware, I made some software tweaks to what each key does, for example getting a pair of parentheses with an inward roll rather than an outward roll, removing dead keys for programming symbols, and so on.

  • @007arek
    @007arek 11 дней назад

    Via software you can have layers, combos or home row. It can be easy way to try those concepts.

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 10 дней назад

      True, every time I try Via though (can never even get Vial up and running) I find there is some crucial thing it lacks. Think CAPSWORD was the one last time. But absolutely worth looking at. Especially as it helps to understand what’s possible conceptually

  • @johncoakley
    @johncoakley 11 дней назад

    Will you be my internet dad?

  • @Keb_Le
    @Keb_Le 11 дней назад

    CORNEISH ZEN im jealous

  • @DavidBrumley
    @DavidBrumley 11 дней назад

    FWIW, I feel the same way about arrow keys. I wish more split keyboards didn’t give up arrow keys, which I probably use more often than certain characters.

  • @piersolenski4145
    @piersolenski4145 11 дней назад

    With all the keyboards mentioned in this review, let alone the others reviewed on this channel, I'm keen to know which you'd consider your daily driver that you keep coming back to?

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 11 дней назад

      Honestly, there are a few! Boardwalk, Moonlander I’ve had the longest but I couldn’t single one out really

  • @franksenkel2715
    @franksenkel2715 11 дней назад

    I think the space issue is just a mapping problem, I use left thumb for cntrl windows alt and right for enter space bkspace...in all layers, then a layer for numpad right hand, shifted symbols left hand, a third layer for media left hand, navigation right hand...finally a fourth for function keys...use a combo to toggle on any layer from layer 0 and a combo from each layer directly back to layer 0

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 11 дней назад

      Interesting. Might try the combos for the later switch 🤔

  • @franksenkel2715
    @franksenkel2715 11 дней назад

    I have a 42 key piantor, and have started using combos to toggle on each layer...so FJ->Layer 1, FK->Layer 2 etc and from every layer the equivalent of FD toggles back to Layer 0...this has been a great improvement to workflow and speed using the keyboard....

  • @Danielo515
    @Danielo515 11 дней назад

    Extra keys with extra layers 😅

  • @Random_name_42
    @Random_name_42 11 дней назад

    I love your review of this small keyboard and the breakdown of each day. I bought the Voyager from ZSA and it definitely took some getting use to. I've had it for about 6 months and I'm on the 49th iteration of my layout. After a while it become really comfortable and your hotkeys make you feel like a wizard.

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 11 дней назад

      Glad to hear you using the hotkeys. I absolutely love them 👍

  • @darcsentor
    @darcsentor 11 дней назад

    Thanks for another informative keyboard video. As a result of your early videos I brought an advantage 360 pro keyboard. At the same time I discovered the Miryoku 36 key keyboard layout. So I used a keyboard from day one with a colemak layout , 36 key and layers. I’m 54 but picked up the changes really quickly. 1 yearish later, i wouldn’t go back to a standard keyboard. I’ve also altered my layout and layers to better suit programming too. The advantage of the 360 keyboard is that I can use the extra keys for other functions, like switching between us and uk layout, macros,kvm etc but 99.99% of my typing is on 36 keys and I can do a full day work and be pain free at the end. 36 keys on a ergo keyboard is super comfortable. Also picked up a corne keyboard for travel.

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 11 дней назад

      Good job 👍

    • @bogorad
      @bogorad 8 дней назад

      You nailed it! I'm using an Advantage (kb500) in 36-key mode for my desktop, and a Piantor-Pro for my laptop. Miryoku FTW!

  • @ThatManFromGermany
    @ThatManFromGermany 11 дней назад

    I love the fact that you [constantly] fail to stop making keyboard videos, they are always very straightforward and right into your face (which for a German like me is highly appreciated). I use a Planck (47 keys) also with Colemak-DHm including a mouse layer (I don't use a physical mouse any more). I could as of now never get used to low profile switches, I love heavy tactiles (75+ gr) and high profile keycaps (SA or MT3), I enjoy the physical sensation of typing, which is significantly removed when you use choc, chicklet or scissor switches. For certain letters (German umlauts or Polish diacritics) I have to use 3 or 4 keys at once but as you say - it's all about muscle memory and if you never have to move your fingers more that one key in any direction it's really just gettings used to. What's next? 16 Keys like Ben Vallack did? Steno on a UniV4? 🙃

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 11 дней назад

      Ha, thanks for watching. 🙏 Think I prefer the heavier switches generally too. Next? Revisiting the advantage360 and probably something I’ve used loads over the years but never done a video on: the Boardwalk/Promenade.

  • @Gjermund-Sivertsen
    @Gjermund-Sivertsen 11 дней назад

    Ben Vallack subliminal advertising at 2:33 Haha :) Well done

    • @PalashBackup
      @PalashBackup 11 дней назад

      Ben Vallack is the demon that haunts my dreams for using a TKL keyboard layout.

  • @irlshrek
    @irlshrek 11 дней назад

    ive been seriously considering moving to a split key board like this

    • @darukutsu
      @darukutsu 6 дней назад

      do it, I got corne for around 160$ from typeractive without displays(+20$ for each display)... they have almost none functionality... appart from showing you which layer are you on.

  • @ChrisHaupt
    @ChrisHaupt 11 дней назад

    Hi Ben, that Zen looks amazing! I just got a corne-ish keyboard and can't quite figure out how to configure it. You mentioned you had a video about using what I think is the same GUI for ZMK that I've been trying to figure out. Could you put a link in the description or post in the comments please? Thanks for another great video!

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 11 дней назад

      There is a link about 5:05 but just added links in the description 👍

  • @trackvegeta8716
    @trackvegeta8716 11 дней назад

    chording should be used only for keys those are pressed rarely

  • @pageegap1
    @pageegap1 11 дней назад

    good video!! 320 for such an small keyboard... a bit expensive..?

    • @darukutsu
      @darukutsu 6 дней назад

      maybe because it's custom build and case seems to be from aluminum... I bought corne for around 160$ without display from typeractive.

  • @codeforme8860
    @codeforme8860 11 дней назад

    I have always used my symbols on different layer, it was hard to learn, but now I use them all the time it feels so much better now. I really wish the Advantage 360 did not have a number row

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 11 дней назад

      I’m not quite there. Don’t like having a function key row but still appreciate number row

    • @codeforme8860
      @codeforme8860 11 дней назад

      @@benfrainuk Yeah, I get what you mean. My number row is serving as a function row right now.

    • @johnr3936
      @johnr3936 7 дней назад

      I'm in the same boat! I'm very bad at reaching two rows up and find it easier to use a thumb modifier for numbers+symbols. The top row on my Voyager is a set of arrows keys and media controls.

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 7 дней назад

      @@johnr3936hmm, might give arrows on the top row of the Voyager another go then

  • @richards_256
    @richards_256 11 дней назад

    Quite the jumpscare at 2:33! Excellent video as always

  • @MeriaDuck
    @MeriaDuck 11 дней назад

    Moved my mod keys to the row below the home row, because of key rollover: I'd get too many alts and shifts happening particularly on the home row. Still the timing for holding vs rollover is a bit tricky on my ZSA Moonlander; happy to investigate alternatives so with your videos I have extra pointers and ideas.

    • @johnr3936
      @johnr3936 7 дней назад

      I did the same! Felt a lot more natural, especially when I'm using hjkl for navigation in vim. Especially with retro tapping enabled.

  • @emale003
    @emale003 11 дней назад

    Thanks for the great videos! I apologize if you’ve said in another video, but what’s your favorite keyboard right now? The one you seem to always go back to for a daily driver.

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 11 дней назад

      Honestly Eric, it never settles. It’s usually one of Moonlander, Voyager, Advantage360, Glove80, Cornish Zen, Boardwalk 🤣🤣

    • @emale003
      @emale003 11 дней назад

      @@benfrainuk Thanks! I’m leaning into moon lander, voyager, or advantage

  • @patrickmeade8577
    @patrickmeade8577 11 дней назад

    Would love to see videos on ergonmic mouses or mice I guess, or an endevour to not need them atall anymore

    • @benfrainuk
      @benfrainuk 11 дней назад

      Only mouse I use is Logitech MX Master. I’m a fan of homerow app to minimise its use though!