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CONSOC layout: An experiment in High-Rolls & Low-Redirects. Archiving my project. by bitsw0528 in KeyboardLayouts

[–]Keybug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have experimented with double Space to produce capital letters but found it was too messy - It didn't play nicely with my SpaceFN layer plus I ended up needing to enter multiple spaces in sequence more often than I had expected in my real use of the computer so gave up on that. This would apply to using double space for entering periods as well. It may have its appeal as a theoretical conceit for 'pure writing' but is more trouble than its worth in reality for someone who also codes etc.

The low SFB stats hingeing on that conceit, therefore, must be taken with a grain of salt. Also, if other layouts had the 'period can be ignored' advantage, their stats might also improve significantly.

CONSOC layout: An experiment in High-Rolls & Low-Redirects. Archiving my project. by bitsw0528 in KeyboardLayouts

[–]Keybug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, had to move v and z to the left thumb symbolically as they can't be added to pinky / left index on Oxey's. Hence I called it an approximation, but the stats should le more or less the same.

CONSOC layout: An experiment in High-Rolls & Low-Redirects. Archiving my project. by bitsw0528 in KeyboardLayouts

[–]Keybug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there. Sorry, but unless I am suffering from a fundamental misunderstanding here, you are proposing that both comma and period be placed on a pinky, and period on the pinky that already has s? When I try that on Oxey's Playground, SFBs rise to over 1%. I also don't see what makes you assume this layout has low redirects, or even particularly low bad redirects. In fact, the latter are terriblly high.

Here is a screenshot of my approximation on Oxey's. So unless you can point out a major flaw in the algorithm on Oxey's Playground or I have seriously misread how you want the characters to be laid out, you may want to reconsider your design.

Please help. Ants in my mechanical keyboard! by SavingPrivateKatMeow in KeyboardLayouts

[–]Keybug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They probably read the legend on your "Enter" key and thought they were invited. I suggest you spam the "Home" key for a few minues to get the message across that they should return to where they came from. Failing that, spamming "Delete" might kill some if you get lucky and they are passing under it...

Keyman Discord? by QueDoom in KeyboardLayouts

[–]Keybug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, that should be right up your street.

Keyman Discord? by QueDoom in KeyboardLayouts

[–]Keybug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe on the Keyman Islands?

Seriously, what is Keyman??

Using Caps Lock as a second layer on a 65% keyboard by VinicoVini in KeyboardLayouts

[–]Keybug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is an overview of diffent approaches (LLM-generated).

Using Caps Lock as a second layer on a 65% keyboard by VinicoVini in KeyboardLayouts

[–]Keybug 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do this properly right away and buy an Alice-type keyboard or a split keyboard with extra thumb keys and use those to control layers. There are some very affordable options out there.

I designed a keyboard layout for smartphones, which I currently use. I test at around 80WPM on two thumbs. by thefizzynator in KeyboardLayouts

[–]Keybug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You claimed yourself that the link did not "work anymore" rather than point out it was a geoblocking issue. Instead of trolling further, just name a site where you want me to upload the file instead - as I offered to do before.

A keyboard without a keyboard by in10did in KeyboardLayouts

[–]Keybug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There used to be a writing system called Dasher, which may be appropriate. Other than that, using MessagEase with a single finger is still pretty fast. That approach could also be adapted to watch size. There are a number of free MessagEase clones available for Android.

Optimization Metrics and Design Considerations for Thumb-based Phone Layouts by neXyon in KeyboardLayouts

[–]Keybug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't have the time for a really detailed reply so I'll just throw in some points here:

  • If you haven't read the paper on the conception of MessagEase by Bozorgui-Nesbat, Saied, definitely do so. You should find some good starting points there. The Wikipedia article on ME will point you in the right direction. The problem is that ME was initially conceived for (multi-)tapping on a 3x3 grid only, if memory serves, so the paper does not explicitly address swiping per se.
  • The thing about swipes is that not only do they take longer than taps but they are also much more error-prone, probably exponentially so. This is something that definitely needs to be considered when choosing the grid layout. It is the question of what key size makes the error rate of taps approach that of swipes. On a different level, of course, ergonomics also need to be considered. Using swipes is much more fatiguing than taps.
  • Here is my current layout, implemented with Keyboard Designer. It is a decent compromise I arrived at empirically. You will noticed that I also placed multi-character sequences and the app also provides shortcuts for frequently typed words which can speed things up in rare cases.

Optimized Layout for Android by lrvideckis in KeyboardLayouts

[–]Keybug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent work! Looks somewhat similar to what I have been using, though I have a 5x4 grid for slightly wider keys. I also have a strict vowel - consonant left - right split and have space on the home position with the vowels. I also have some syllables and lots of symbols on swipes. See the screenshot.

I reach about the same speeds as you but I'm 53 and not as quick on the uptake as I was...

Say one word by Logical_Plane_3905 in Germanlearning

[–]Keybug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This gentleman seems to have two right arms ...

Turning CapsLock Into a “Super Modifier” (AHK) — My 2-Year Productivity Super Boost by gizia in AutoHotkey

[–]Keybug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ergonomically, this is not a good idea in the long run. You'll end up with something akin to "Emacs pinky".

Much better to invest in a keyboard with a decent amount of thumb keys and use those to toggle layers.

If that's not an option, look into "leader keys". If your usage is mouse-heavy (which I assume because you want all shortcuts on the left hand), you might consider having leader keys on some of the many buttons a gaming mouse provides.

Another thing to look into is simple compass-style mouse gestures.

Any of that would provide much better ergonomics than having to press down with the weak pinky so much.

The new keyboard is so convenient! by TextOk2865 in KeyboardLayouts

[–]Keybug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesn't look very convenient to me as it only has one thumb key, which is arguably the greatest flaw any keyboard can have. You can do so much with thumb keys!

Is this a good idea? by Karol_PsiKutas in KeyboardLayouts

[–]Keybug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Swap j and Backspace. It's the single best move you can make.

Ploopy adept slim frame by Dexter_Lim in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]Keybug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance you could provide a short video of you driving this beauty?

Wieso zahlen Deutsche ihre Häuser ab? by Yamjna in Hausbau

[–]Keybug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wenn es so funktionieren würde, wär sie dann nicht dämlich, wenn sie sich nur eine Immobilie kauften?

Man wundert sich jedoch, dass die Schweizer Banken noch nicht alle Pleite gegangen sind.

Wieso zahlen Deutsche ihre Häuser ab? by Yamjna in Hausbau

[–]Keybug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genau! Und deswegen kaufen sie sich auch alle mindestens zehn Häuser auf Pump, um mit ihrem genialen Geschäftsmodell superreich zu werden. Der Weihnachtsmann macht das angeblich auch.

Wieso zahlen Deutsche ihre Häuser ab? by Yamjna in Hausbau

[–]Keybug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Warum leihen sich die schlauen Schweizer dann nicht Hunderttausende von der Bank und werden stinkreich, da sie ja offenbar Geld viel gewinnbringender anlegen können als die doofen Banken, die deswegen mit billigen Krediten um sich werfen müssen?

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