tbh it sounds like what you need is better firmware configuration if these things are out of reach. a common approach is to make the spacebar a tap-hold key that outputs space on tap and switches to another layer on hold. on that layer you could bind arrow keys on ijkl, for example, and still have shift, alt, ctrl in easy reach.

I wrote a short Introduction to Small Keyboards a while ago for the guys from keeb.supply when they first stocked kits for my Zilpzalp keyboard.

Maybe it’ll help understand some of the appeal of small boards and how to productively use them 😊

Awesome! Can’t wait to try it 😊

it really is very nice 😌

you got the order reversed there, get the board first to be motivated to learn typing on it! :)

I have them on almost all of my MX boards, and Chcago Steno on the choc ones :)
genuinely goated profile

so, ummm…

(obviously not final, just a quick mock-up)

Fantastic, I’ll take you up on that offer! :)

Just need to start and finish the zmk firmware…

This is so cool! Kinda wanna make a xiao drop-in replacement board for these chips now :D

awesome look! how are you liking the convex thumb caps?

thank you 😊

hell yea 💚

same 😁 weteor’s designs are always 👌

E is on the right thumb, Q and Z are on combos. This is basically the aptmak layout (which is absolutely fantastic), plus random keycaps on the unused keys 😅

Thank you Bubble! 💚

Got all of it through a mini-groupbuy, so just one set of components for me… I bet you’d find other people to share with, though! 😊

Afaik, there’s only a few models that you can use the switches of… Here’s some more details: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19UCdgpzgFKxGdhGBXevc7OxsyMYAmwKew-pMzkjfXtI/htmlview

I’ll definitely post it once done :)

Thank you! :) Hoping to get a case printed in retro beige for the full old school look…