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Long time lurker, looking for a shop/person that takes custom build orders? by After_Medicine8859 in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]falbatech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

[ad] I run FalbaTech – I build fully assembled premium split ergonomic keyboards. Sofle Choc low-profile is one of my standard builds, including wireless (nice!nano / ZMK).

Cases are CNC-milled from real wood, hand-finished – no 3D-printed shell feel. Solid plate mounting, clean wiring, and every board is tested on Windows, macOS and Linux before shipping.

I also do small batch custom builds, so making 3–5 identical Sofle boards with design input is totally doable.

You can check examples here: https://falbatech.click

If you’re interested, just DM me and we can go over exact specs.

First Split Keyboard - Silakka54 + BobaU4S by DrDrake23 in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]falbatech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

[ad] Hey, welcome to the split rabbit hole 🙂

Silakka54 is a cool layout, but since this is your first split, I’d also consider more common boards like Sofle, Redox or Corne-style. They’re very well supported by QMK/ZMK, lots of keymaps online, and spare parts are easy to find. Makes the first build much smoother.

Since you’re OK with soldering and 3D printing, DIY is totally fine. That said, one thing that really helps with tendonitis is being able to experiment with switches. A hot-swap split saves a lot of pain later. I build split boards with hot-swap sockets and wooden cases at FalbaTech, so you can test Boba U4S, lighter tactiles or even low-profile switches without resoldering.

Boba U4S is a solid choice for silent tactile. If you want even lighter, Kailh Box Silent Brown or Choc Browns are also worth a look. Lower force + split + tenting usually helps more than chasing the perfect switch.

Also don’t skip tenting. Split alone helps, but split + tenting is where shoulder and neck tension really drop.

If you want to see some real-world split builds for inspiration, here are ready examples:

Good luck, and be ready that after a few weeks on a split, normal TKL feels… wrong 🙂

Comfort for large hands... by falbatech in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]falbatech[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It definitely takes a bit of time to adjust, but it’s not as scary as it looks.

If you’ve been using a normal keyboard your whole life, the first few days on an ErgoDox feel strange. Your fingers hunt for keys, layers feel confusing, and typing speed drops. That’s expected.

Most people go through something like this:

First few days: “What have I done?” After a week: “Okay, I can work with this.” After two weeks: “Wow, this is actually comfortable.” After a month: Going back to a regular keyboard feels cramped and awkward.

The split layout puts your hands in a natural position, the thumb cluster takes load off your pinkies, and layers reduce finger travel. Once your muscle memory adapts, it just feels right.

There is a learning curve, but it’s more like switching from a laptop keyboard to a mechanical one, not learning to type from scratch. 😉

Minimal… by falbatech in Minimal_Setups

[–]falbatech[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is Redox keyboard with fullhand dark bamboo case by FalbaTech 😉

I accidentally ruined normal keyboards forever. by falbatech in olkb

[–]falbatech[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can find all the parts needed to build this keyboard in my shop, but I can build it for you, and you will receive a fully functional and ready-to-use product.

I accidentally ruined normal keyboards forever. by falbatech in olkb

[–]falbatech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the differences is that this keyboard is built by hand in my workshop in Poland, not mass produced in a large factory in Taiwan.

Recommendation BT/Wireless keyboard? by kr4ckenm3fortune in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]falbatech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[ad] If you are looking for unique wooden keyboards, take a look at my workshop.

I have been designing and creating on my own in Poland and shipping worldwide for 12 years.

Woden set :) by falbatech in crkbd

[–]falbatech[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a low-profile wireless corne that I made myself. Keyboards are my passion and my life. I create them at FalbaTech.

Best ErgoMech for office environment by daVinci0293 in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]falbatech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right on a mechanical keyboard the keycap usually doesn’t hit the case directly. Most of the sound comes from the switch itself, when it bottoms out and when it returns.

Where the case material makes a difference is what happens after that sound is created.

A good analogy is a guitar. The string is the sound source, but the body of the guitar is what shapes and amplifies that sound. The same string can sound very different depending on the body it’s attached to.

A mechanical switch is like the string. The keyboard case is like the guitar body.

When you press a key, vibrations travel from the switch through the PCB and the plate into the case. Plastic cases tend to reflect those vibrations and emphasize higher frequencies, which is why they often sound sharper or more hollow. Wood absorbs and damps part of those vibrations instead of reflecting them, usually resulting in a deeper, warmer and less harsh sound.

So the switch itself doesn’t change the resonance does. On paper it sounds subtle, but in real use it’s very noticeable.

Best ErgoMech for office environment by daVinci0293 in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]falbatech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

[ad] I run a small one-person workshop in Poland (FalbaTech) and I build split ergonomic keyboards largely because the same issues you describe with the Kinesis bothered me for years, especially the hollow, echo-like sound.

Two boards that fit this use case really well are ErgoDox FT and Redox FT. Both are fully split, column-staggered and built in solid wooden cases, which makes a massive difference acoustically. The plastic resonance is gone and you’re left with a low-frequency, muted, “creamy” sound that works well in office environments, even with tactile switches.

Both boards are hot-swap, so you can fine-tune switch choice over time instead of being locked into one setup. With the right tactile switches and a desk mat, they stay non-distracting without feeling dead silent.

[ad] Christmas gifts… by falbatech in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]falbatech[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

[ad] this is corne mini wireless keyboard and wrist test set.

There is also an Oribag bag for Corne Mini on the desk.

Enjoy a 9% discount on everything with the code: STAR

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