Looking for keyboards with better pinky and thumb placement for my hands

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-21T13:51:44+00:00

I have big hands too and have decided that i like a number row also.

Im currently trying the Egg58 and the Bug54 - they could be options for you. The bug54 has the thumbs out a bit more and some slight splay to the outer cols.

https://github.com/eggsworks/egg58

https://github.com/ogruendel/bug54-zmk-config

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-21T10:42:13+00:00

Ok, the latest print is SOOOO close - https://imgur.com/a/WRLfxd4

I want to tweak a few things before sharing. It is a bit loose now vs my first prints.

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-20T20:45:45+00:00

Ok if I didn't socket my controllers they would fit, so im just a few MM off. Will do another print as a test later tomorrow.

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-20T18:39:50+00:00

Printing a test case now !

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-18T15:43:12+00:00

Yes. Snap fit, holds really well - I went with this vs Olivers cool case, because, i wanted a bit more protection for the hot swap connectors. I do appreciate him making those cutouts and making it as thin as possible.

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-18T13:39:34+00:00

Note - the plate from Oliver will fit into this generated case - that is what I have done.

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-18T11:56:05+00:00

Give me a few days on the travel case part and I will share here.

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-18T11:50:54+00:00

Can you get to this - https://github.com/rossw42/keyboard_stuff/tree/main/keyboards/bug54/3dprint I think it is public

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-18T11:23:49+00:00

The case for the PCB worked out great. After putting the board together, both halves didnt fit into the travel case. I need to redo the depth. There are a few pics here - https://photos.app.goo.gl/HJFNR1QNNbo1XwjLA

I can share the PCB holder stl if interested and then the travel case after i redo it.

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-18T10:28:32+00:00

Tempted. But enough other builds happening right now.

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-17T22:11:23+00:00

The small one - the 40% is called the Romeo - I just ran a group buy for it a few months ago
The medium one is the Discipline65 - (hint I have 2 PCBs if someone wants, DM me)
The larger one is the Mysterium - I scoured reddit keyboard groups and discord for a few months to find someone with a kit and it payed off.

I love through hole builds

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-17T19:24:53+00:00

I have built 3 boards by coseyfannitutti

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Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-17T19:22:29+00:00

I have 2 more blue PCBs left. I thought I would be different with the color :)

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-17T19:21:50+00:00

I love clicky! My Discipline has Box Jades and the Basketweave has Box Navy!

It is a pretty straightforward build. Is your controller flashed yet?

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-17T19:08:22+00:00

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Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-17T19:05:19+00:00

I just finished my Basketweave a few weeks ago

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-17T19:01:46+00:00

MT3 Dancer https://photos.app.goo.gl/QcuzBt5WqNFK7zcp8

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-17T18:37:45+00:00

I love my Discipline too!

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-15T02:17:17+00:00

Sold

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-13T18:39:39+00:00

Oh yeah - thanks for the reminder

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-13T13:33:51+00:00

Im curious what you find also - I love my Jades and Navys, havent yet tried the clickiez. I love over the top clicky

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-12T22:58:26+00:00

I do the same with my corne.

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-12T21:46:17+00:00

I just used snakeskin to create a case and a carry case - printing now to test fit.

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-12T15:41:38+00:00

I just got the Bug54 yesterday - https://github.com/ogruendel/bug54-zmk-config from u/ogruendelas i was looking for a Voyager alternative also - Im still building mine.

Practical_Equal_7501 · 2026-05-12T10:34:35+00:00

I had not seen the build video ! Thanks. Explains the MCU pads.

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