Re:Thoughts on Mechanical Keyboards and the ZSA Moonlander
by sesm on Saturday September 27, 2025 @11:27AM
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I'm using Ergodox for 9 years and still can touch type fluently on laptop keyboard. However, I never do heavy programming tasks on the laptop, only messaging, notes and small fixes.
I think the more customized your Ergodox layout is the easier it is for the brain to treat 2 different keyboards as 2 different input devices.
An Ergodox EZ has been a lifesaver, I’ve reprogrammed it so I don’t need to use my left pinky anything other than letter keys (goodbye left shift, you’ve pained me for too long). I fully agree with the articles advice; pair a good programmable keyboard with physical activity to keep the hands working long term.
Be warned though: the more customized your keyboard the harder it is type when using a laptop or friends keyboard.