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Personal ZMK firmware configuration for various boards (34-keys, Corneish Zen, Planck)
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Question: How do you type vertical combos? #7

Closed lkhphuc closed 1 year ago

lkhphuc commented 1 year ago

Sorry this might sound stupid, as I have never tried a split keyboard yet, still waiting for mine to arrive.

I find the idea very interesting, but I can't quite get how can you type the vertical combos comfortably. For horizontal combo, it is obvious that you use 2 fingers. But do you also use 2 fingers for 2 keys on the same column, or do you, idk, swipe them, or just press on the edge to activate them both at once?

rhhub commented 1 year ago

I have a Ferris sweep Sweep2.x with choc spacing, MBK Choc Keycaps and 20g linear switches. The edges of the keys are almost completely flush. I hit my verticals with one finger against a total actuation force of 40g (The same as a red). I actually find it easier than the horizontals while possibly a little slower; there is less target than a normal key.

urob commented 1 year ago

or just press on the edge to activate them both at once

This -- It definitely feels better with lighter switches and choc spacing, but even without I find it works well enough for the less frequent symbols.

lkhphuc commented 1 year ago

Thanks a lot. Will try this out once my mine arrives. I hope the red pro switches are not too heavy for this.