One kidney left but well worth it for this whole build. Neuron w/ Future FunkSubmitted by thepropbox t3_11tksx4 in MechanicalKeyboards
NoJudgies t1_jckv3u3 wrote
This is cool and all, but do you never need to type a number? You don't play any games or work with any software that uses F keys? Colons, semicolons, slashes? No punctuation?
AbSoluTc t1_jcl35oo wrote
Agreed. I get the love and all but turning something simple into something more complex for the sake of minimalism is something that baffles me. I can press 1 button and get the number 1. From memory, reflex. Why would I want to turn that into a multi level/button action?
YourMatt t1_jclq6xr wrote
I was going to more fully argue the intention, but since OP agreed with your assessment, I'll just give an anecdote that minimalism isn't a factor for me. I like 40s because I don't have to move my hands. It's more comfortable and I'm more accurate. I do software development and accounting work. I'm not fighting my keyboards at all. It truly is the most efficient way for me.
OP's keyboard is 12u though, and I personally think that anything under 13u forces you to fight the layout, particularly with development work.
thepropbox OP t1_jclwawk wrote
I have to agree with you aswell. 12u is quite the challenge sometimes but I just love the look too much. Never had a 13u but I put FF here on my Neko which is 14u: https://imgur.com/a/Zikcn6A
It is more comfortable but switching back and forth messes with my muscle memory when hitting enter or backspace.
thepropbox OP t1_jclheyz wrote
I get you. Minimalism drove me that way. And I'm surprised how fast I learned to accomodate to that new layout. I type as fast as before, including numbers and punctuation.
theycallmeboxy t1_jckvft3 wrote
NoJudgies t1_jckx4v2 wrote
Ah yes, now I can memorize even more key combinations! Perfect!
theycallmeboxy t1_jckzau0 wrote
You don't have to like it, I was just answering your question assuming it was in good faith.
There is a trade off between using layers and moving your hands away from the home row. Using a small keyboard and layers results in much less hand movement overall.
Nice thing about this hobby is everyone can choose whatever suits their needs and preferences.
NoJudgies t1_jcl0l6z wrote
No you're right, it was in good faith but I got catty. Sorry
petitmarnier t1_jcl10va wrote
Indeed. I got a Vortex Core recently to reduce lateral wrist movement (ulnar deviation). My hand barely moves from the home position and it's quite comfortable. I also have a sensible, reliable, dependeable Filco 60% with silent switches for meetings and such to complement the loud, clicky, flashy-RGB Core.
I also enjoy the process of learning new key combos and slowly mastering them.
Lovely build, by the way. I really like the clean look + pastel notes. Looks delicious :D
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