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YMDK Split 84 Barebones Keyboard
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YMDK Split 84 Barebones Keyboard
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The YMDK Split 84 Keyboard provides a unique, split-handed layout perfect for those who want a tailored ergonomic experience different from the standard layout offerings. The keyboard itself is built in a high-quality aluminum shell for supreme durability and a substantial typing feel Read More
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768
Apr 17, 2023
Any info on how heavy this is?
I used a *very* similar split board, a Wheat Field (basically a VE.A clone) with similar feet. The feet didn't have enough friction and the board didn't weigh enough to stay in one spot; it was frustrating having it slide around during use.
KikinSama
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Apr 15, 2023
What are your thoughts on a staggered split keyboard? I personally don't see the point
RemoTheDev
14
Apr 17, 2023
KikinSamaThis is meant for those that want a more comfortable, more natural wrist-resting placements while typing that either can't or haven't gotten used to an Ergodox keyboard and still prefer, or use to the qwerty traditional layout. The YMDK 64 proved its usefulness to me in that regard while I'm thinking about moving to an Ergodox next, having gotten wrist relief from the split layout.
The huge difference between this and the previous YMDK 64 (outside of the obvious amount of keys), is the USB-C connectors and connections on either side of the split keyboard; instead of Mini-USB and connection only on the left keyboard.
Seems to be a major improvement and lessons learned from the YMDK 64.
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Timwillhack
41
Apr 17, 2023
RemoTheDevI agree. I'm working on Colemak and I think the layout is more important than ortholinear vs staggered. I also agree that the arm positioning is even more important and why I loved my YMDK 64. Spreading the sides out so that I don't feel cramped is a huge difference for a long day of working at the computer as a developer. My first issue with YMDK 64 was not having QMK support (maybe it does now though through https://github.com/SonixQMK/qmk_firmware but haven't tried it yet. My other major issue with 64 was what you mentioned. The ports are mini usb and mine started having connectivity issues on the right side disconnecting, and it wouldn't reconnect until I wiggled the connector cable and unplugged, plugged the left side back into the computer. Sometimes that wasn't enough and I'd have to do it more than once! It just got too annoying to me, and the idea of trying gasket mounted on a qmk board had me try something new. I also have a Keychron Q11 which looks very similar to this YMDK Split 84, but I don't like all the extra keys, its been throwing off even my touch typing somehow. I might get a ergolite that connects wirelessly and never have to deal with cables again, but I'm used to using left ctrl with my pinky so not sure I want to invest yet.
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