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daily mechanical keyboards, firmware & tools
Long time homerow mod user, ordered my first split: Will my config hold?¶
User seeks advice on translating a 2-year Kanata remapping setup for RSI to Vial on a new 42-key Corne.
Double-tapping the spacebar inserts a period followed by a space¶
Discussion on implementing "double-space for period" functionality via tap dances in QMK, Vial, or ZMK, noting issues with fast keyrolls.
install kanata on office laptop?¶
Discussion on the feasibility and security implications of installing Kanata on a corporate-managed laptop.
Home Row Mods: Why I Quit Timeless for Time-Based¶
Technical discussion on the trade-offs between timeless and time-based home row mods to reduce false positives.
ZMK Vim Mode - A second take on syncing my keyboards with VIM¶
Detailed technical discussion on implementing VIM mode layers in ZMK, addressing state drift and host synchronization issues.
This little CNC aluminum macropad showed up on my desk and I can't decide if it's genius or too minimal to matter¶
OP highlights a macropad with automatic app-aware key remapping, noting it solves the "profile switching" maintenance headache of traditional macro pads.
What are your most-used macros on your ergo keyboard?¶
High-engagement discussion on practical macro usage beyond copy/paste, relevant to anyone configuring their keymap software.
Key overrides in vial / qmk¶
Discussion on configuring Shumift backspace as delete in QMK/Via, noting conflicts when using Vial for other settings.
Looking for features ...¶
Seeking a wireless split keyboard with more keys than Keyball39 for travel and Emacs usage.
Help with Layout¶
New to split keyboards, asking for ergonomic feedback on a custom thumb cluster layout.
Keyboard.io Atreus and a zaunkoenig M1k... Where would you put a scroll function?¶
Discussion on mapping scroll functions on a Keyboard.io Atreus + Zaunkoenig M1k setup.
My layout tour - Combos, neovim, symmetrical¶
Tour of a ZSA Voyager layout optimized for combos and Neovim.
Windows key not working¶
Troubleshooting a Windows key that types 'd' on an Aula F75.
Trouble with F keys not working - Lofree Flow lite¶
Issue with F keys not working on Lofree Flow Lite, possibly related to multimedia keys.
IKI model update: layout weight¶
Technical discussion on the IKI layout model and weight distribution.
IKI model update: layout weight¶
Duplicate of the above layout model discussion.
ZMK - Double Tap Hold for momentary layer¶
Discussion on implementing complex double-tap-hold behavior for momentary layers in ZMK, specifically for the Night layout.
Kanata brings firmware-level remapping to any keyboard—even laptops (I made a UI for it)¶
Author highlights Kanata's cross-platform capabilities and layers/tap-hold features as an alternative to flashing firmware.
Inline hardware device for host-independent remaps/macros: useful niche, or useless?¶
Discussion on validating a hardware USB device concept for host-independent remapping, comparing it to software solutions like QMK/VIA/Kanata.
If you had to choose between Home Row Mods or Auto Shift, which one would you choose?¶
Debate on input method preferences (HRM vs Auto Shift) among ergonomic keyboard users.
HoldTap software only to re-create ZMK/QMK on Mac¶
Creator of "HoldTap" announces a new macOS application designed to bring layer/hold-tap functionality to standard keyboards without flashing firmware. Relevant for Mac users who want ZMK-like features.
Is it possible to make holding space shift and I want to rebind my ctrl with alt¶
User asks about remapping (mentions Kanata) and where to learn Kanata — kept for Kanata monitoring.
kanata backtick shows as "§" and tilde as "±"¶
Solved issue with kanata on macOS where backtick/tilde keys displayed wrong characters — fixed by changing keyboard type in settings.