I spent a year designing a low profile, minimal mechanical keyboard

Re:I spent a year designing a low profile, minimal mechanica... by Shorel on Thursday August 18, 2022 @08:09AM (#32508446)

I would like a full keyboard that has the numeric keyboard on the left side.

That way, my mouse would be closer to the action.

I have no idea why this is not a common option.

I use the numeric keyboard only for a couple of games that use it to control the camera, and that's pretty much it.

Otherwise, the numeric keyboard just uses desktop space and causes my mouse to be further away from my hand, when typing.

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Re:I spent a year designing a low profile, minimal mechanica... by Festro on Thursday August 18, 2022 @08:22AM (#32508588)

This sounds smart. Even a modular one where you can relocate it could be interesting.

I don't notice the extra distance, but I think that's more to do with my desks being wide enough for it to not come up. Or maybe cos I'm lanky!

I'd definitely try out a left hand numpad given the option.

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