Recently picked up a Kinesis Advantage 360 Pro and I love it! I also love bringing my laptop to the coffee shop to do work.
I’m wondering how difficult and expensive it would be to build a custom split keyboard to match the Kinesis as closely as possible. I would want this keyboard to be flat and use low-profile keys, but have the same thumb clusters and ortholinear layout allowing me to utilize the same muscle memory. I would also like it to be flat enough that I can fit it in a laptop sleeve case.
I have no idea how difficult it is to build custom keyboards. I’ve watched a few videos, but I would love some tips. I have some very basic soldering skills and I would love a fun project!
I want something designed to last, but I would love to do this for under $200 if possible. I have no idea if that’s remotely realistic.
If there are prebuilt split keyboard that match the Kinesis closely, I’m happy for recommendations but I figured this is specific enough it would need to be custom.
Thanks in advance!
Ergodox has a layout similar to Kinesis Advantage keyboards, particularly the thumb cluster. There are low profile versions of it. A quick search got me this: https://www.slicemk.com/products/ergodoxlp-wireless
You may want to also consider a Redox, which is a smaller, more compact version of the ErgoDox.
https://github.com/mattdibi/redox-keyboard
FalbaTech sells parts and pre-builds. https://falbatech.click/
That’s perfect! Thank you!