Hi,
I use an Ergodox and I’d like to get a keyboard that would best fit my use case :
- alpha keys without numbers nor side column modifier (3x5 matrix for each hand)
- 3 keys for each thumb
- the inner thumb key should be compatible with a larger keycap
- compatible with choc profile
- pinky staggering more pronounced than the Ergodox (or the Corne)
I found the Chocofi that matches all of those criteria but I’m not expert, do you think there is something more suited ? Maybe a variation of the Piantor ?
Have a look at Piantor or Cantor keyboards. Have built a Piantor myself some months ago and I love it. But - it all comes down to personal taste so keep looking!
There are also keyboard databases for you to scroll through and get inspirations from.
Yes the staggering of the Cantor is perfect but all the thumb keys are 1u and I’d really want a larger key for the inner one.
That’s fair. From my experience I probably wouldn’t notice a difference if the thumb keycap would be larger as the point of contact is quite small and not a flat area so the keycap doesn’t have to provide a large area.
For reference my keyb: Piantor, Kailh Choc V1, Red Pro switches (35g) with MBK caps. Actually, I consider going even lighter on the switches (blue/pink: 20g), at least for the pinkes