TE
TechEcho
Home24h TopNewestBestAskShowJobs
GitHubTwitter
Home

TechEcho

A tech news platform built with Next.js, providing global tech news and discussions.

GitHubTwitter

Home

HomeNewestBestAskShowJobs

Resources

HackerNews APIOriginal HackerNewsNext.js

© 2025 TechEcho. All rights reserved.

Ask HN: Split keyboard/trackball for use while standing and hands at sides?

1 pointsby syedkarimover 4 years ago
My right-fingers feel a little funny after using a keyboard that is in front of my body--sitting and standing at various keyboard-heights produces the same results. I would like to try something that can be described as a side-holstered split keyboard. Has anyone seen anything like that? I'd like to have my hands hang down naturally, but still type and control a cursor.

3 comments

SubGeniusover 4 years ago
I did see a recent build on the mechanical keyboard subreddit where someone built exactly what you describe, with an Ergodox.<p>I have nerve damage in my hands from an accident and recently switched to a Kinesis Advantage 2. It&#x27;s been amazing for me. Not exactly what you&#x27;re looking for, but I got it after extensive research and it seems to be the best keyboard to get if you have RSI&#x2F;injuries.<p>Kinesis has several split models too that are cheaper, maybe you could build a side-holstered version if you got one of those.
CharlesMoteover 4 years ago
You probably want to check out the ultimate hacker keyboard (UHK) <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;ultimatehackingkeyboard.com&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;ultimatehackingkeyboard.com&#x2F;</a>, particularly the Blog section <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;ultimatehackingkeyboard.com&#x2F;blog" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;ultimatehackingkeyboard.com&#x2F;blog</a> and search for &quot;UHK ninja belt&quot; in the post from 2020-03-18.
评论 #25338110 未加载
thecrumbover 4 years ago
Lots of split options out there. I think the trick would be in fabricating something to hold them in the position you want.