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demollator

Mar 28, 2019

"The Preonic is laid out so every key (aside from the numbers) is within two units of your fingers, which drastically reduces finger travel." So, why the Preonic with number keys? With the Planck you can access every key without moving your hands or your shoulders. Never had problems with RSI again.

Mar 28, 2019

robjac

Mar 28, 2019

demollator... it's just an extra row for those who can handle it.

Mar 28, 2019

ajdHarwood

Mar 31, 2019

demollatorPardon my naïvety, but isn't it simply for those that need the number row? (Or do users just use a different layer for the numbers on the Planck?)

Mar 31, 2019

David_R

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Apr 1, 2019

ajdHarwoodYou can have those keys (the number row on the Preonic) do whatever you like. They could be numbers, macros, Function keys, symbols, backlight controls, media controls, or even keys to trigger the onboard speaker to play a tune. All of these are typically accessible on the Planck via layer switching. I've gotten so used to using my Planck's number and symbol layer that I include it on my other boards that have a dedicated number row. I recommend checking out sample keymaps in the github repository for QMK (the firmware). The defaul keymap is a great place to start: https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/blob/master/keyboards/preonic/keymaps/default/keymap.c

Apr 1, 2019

Steaksauce

Apr 2, 2019

demollatorI think the Planck is targeted for just typing. But the added number row on Preonic makes it more accessible. I intend to game on this keyboard and having immediate access to weapons/item swap does beat having to shift layers while trying to use WASD at the same time. Plus if you're buying stylish keycaps, you're most likely getting a set with a number row anyway so why not use them. Win-win.

Apr 2, 2019

robjac

Apr 9, 2019

SteaksauceI use it for programming everyday -- but you can turn your planck or preonic to anything -- i've used it as a macropad / midi controller for ableton live, bitwig, tidalcycles, orca, touchdesigner, resolume, vdmx native instruments reaktor, adobe audition, adobe premiere, photoshop, logic, final cut, sketch, figma, visual studio code, atom, processing... you name it. anything that can accept HID protocol or even MIDI. QMK allows you to remix/redesign the board however you want. you just have to decide what you want from a human computer interface and engineer your own workflow. saying it's just for typing is slightly too reductionist in my opinion. these keyboards were designed to be whatever you want, if you're willing to to go beyond just typing! ( Albeit, a physical typing interface to begin with ;) )

Apr 9, 2019