My Keyboard Journey

#mechanicalkeyboard #ergonomics

Hey this is a short version of how my keyboard setup evolved in the last 5 years. this is also my first attempt at being in front of the camera for my videos.
Finally did a video on my keyboard Journey from a Corsair keyboard to the Ergodox and also building a 3dprinted split keyboard that can attach with magnets as a portable Keyboard (+dactyl and planck keyboard) also reasons to switch to neo2 as a keyboard layout with some qmk tricks

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:38 The Corsair k95 - macro keys
1:27 US Keyboard Layout
2:11 Thinkpad keyboard
2:41 Neo2

3:58 Planck keyboard
5:17 Dactyl[us] keyboard
5:50 Custom Keyboard Build
7:13 Ergodox EZ hardware
7:37 Ergodox Keylayout
10:30 MacOS
11:55 Win10
12:26 Linux
13:09 Browser

Socials:

[shai]

this is one of the comfiest videos ive ever watched

[norm]

Lieber Jan, ich mag Deine ruhige, sehr strukturierte und informative Art wie Deine Videos gestaltet sind. ggLG aus der Schweiz, Oli

[marcianoacuerda]

Yes, finally a keyboard video dedicated to programmers. Everybody talks about everything but the carets and parentheses.
And vimium for the web changed my life, and saved my wrists.

[LeslieSolorzanov]

Finally. I have been researching about this for about a month and this is the first useful video. Thank you, I want to build an improve my workflow for programming without RSI problems

[MarijnvdZaag]

Thanks for sharing 😊 My journey went from standard qwerty boards 20 years ago, then colemak on Microsoft split boards 12 years ago, to the ultimate hacking keyboard last year, and now a Moonlander (similar to Ergodox). Every new key layout has been painful at first, but so worth it one to three months later. I now think the Moonlander is what I'll be using the rest of my life. I thought the same of my previous boards and key layouts.

[ViniciusProvenzano]

I am into keyboards, and this video is a godsend. I am now moving between a plank, an ergodox infinity and a Drop Alt, and I am also working with Linux, Mac and Windows. Watching your video gave me some insights on how to deal with some of my problems - like using PT-BR, IT and US layouts depending on what I am doing. I really like some of the maps you gave to your EZ. I need to explore more and I think I will have to flash a few keyboards with QMK this weekend. :) Keep the good videos coming, I’m now subscribed!

[dogbiscuitninja]

Stumbled upon your video because I found it in my recommendations - I really like your own designed ortho keyboard. Nice idea with the magnets!
I don't know if you have noticed it already but your sound is gone from 5:29 to 5:35

[sanketss]

This was super helpful there is so much i learned from your experience.

[synvekk]

This was very interesting. Thank you so much for sharing. I think that I am too old and set in my ways to make a change this drastic, but it is very inspiring to see someone take the time to rethink their workflow and insist on finding/making a key layout that works for them rather then just adapting/accepting the status quo. I build my boards more for how they look and feel to type on then trying to improve my workflow.

[MaxForsey]

Finally a channel about optimizing ergonomics and workflows in programming!

[isayay]

Thanks, Jan, liked the video and your calm way of presenting. :)

[erichanson]

Wonderful video Jan! Fascinating about your journey.

[pravles]

Thank you for making me aware of the Workman keyboard layout (in another video). Tried it out and at a first glance it is indeed more comfortable.

[honeysal]

These vibes are wonderful, I’d recommend maybe using some soft Lori or jazz as some small background music. Just having something soft going in the back really helps people to stay focused in my experience! Thanks for the amazing video, incredibly informative 🙏🏻

[RichardThaddeus]

You are a legend, I have a redox keyboard I never thought to make a gaming layer...that is just a stroke of genius!

[jim]

Some really great ideas here that I'm definitely going to incorporate into my own build. Thanks!

[nichtgestalt]

I've seen a lot of different videos about keyboards already but this one is not only giving some ideas but also experience that is already made. So there is only little need of "try and error" anymore. Seems it all comes down to the Ergodox. It is all I want to let my hands stay at the keyboard and still managing all kind of tasks. Good thing I fnishes my aprenticeship and can earn a little money to spend on these since they are quite pricy. But everybody who tested them said they are worth every penny.
So thanks a lot for saving me a bunch of money and time! :D

[miigon]

Wow i like your calming voice, keep up the good work mate!

[laowu]

Dude, this is one of the best keyboard videos ever! I wish I got to see this sooner.

[IamusTheFox]

Interesting; I'm currently going through my own journey and this was super inspiring!