# Typing & Ergonomics **URL:** https://community.keyboard.io/c/typing/9.md [Latest](https://community.keyboard.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.keyboard.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.keyboard.io/tags.md) --- ## [About the Typing & Ergonomics category](https://community.keyboard.io/t/about-the-typing-ergonomics-category/218)
**Author:** [@jesse](https://community.keyboard.io/u/jesse)\ **Replies:** 0
This is a place to share questions, experience or advice about typing and workstation ergonomics. --- ## [Usability of default Atreus configuration / placement of Fun key](https://community.keyboard.io/t/usability-of-default-atreus-configuration-placement-of-fun-key/4409)
**Author:** [@mwb](https://community.keyboard.io/u/mwb)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 2:26am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/usability-of-default-atreus-configuration-placement-of-fun-key/4409 "2025-11-26T02:26:59Z")
I’ve been using the atreus as my primary keyboard for some weeks now. And I generally like it a LOT. As it does not have so many keys, I’ll have to use the FUN modifier a lot, and to reach this key I would use my thumb. … --- ## [Adjusting times in mod rows](https://community.keyboard.io/t/adjusting-times-in-mod-rows/13545)
**Author:** [@edumerco](https://community.keyboard.io/u/edumerco)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/adjusting-times-in-mod-rows/13545 "2025-07-18T21:12:15Z")
Dear all. I’m experimenting with mod rows (bottom in my case, since with my Spanish Dvorak the middle row has too many collisions with common pairs) and I´m really liking it very much. :slight\_smile: The only issue I’m… --- ## [Model 100: How to German Layout?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-how-to-german-layout/6800)
**Author:** [@buhtz](https://community.keyboard.io/u/buhtz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 10:12am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-how-to-german-layout/6800 "2024-10-30T10:12:45Z")
I am new to mechanical keyboards and not motivated to build something myself. I like it working out of the box. But I also understand that Keyboard.io is not able to sell their boards with multiple layouts. So coming f… --- ## [Broken wrist: near vertical tenting with the Model 100?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/broken-wrist-near-vertical-tenting-with-the-model-100/6787)
**Author:** [@colin](https://community.keyboard.io/u/colin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/broken-wrist-near-vertical-tenting-with-the-model-100/6787 "2024-08-07T20:31:43Z")
Hello, I broke my (right) wrist 9 days ago and am looking for a keyboard I can use while recovering. I really like the layout of the Model 100 (specifically the thumb buttons, which I crave for on my current MS Natural)… --- ## [Updated Atreus?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/updated-atreus/6419)
**Author:** [@fishheadsoup](https://community.keyboard.io/u/fishheadsoup)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/updated-atreus/6419 "2024-05-24T20:13:10Z")
Hello J + K and all. I have the Model 001, 100, and the atreus. I find myself using the atreus more than the other two. The size lends itself to being very easy to travel with, while I have the travel case, I usually … --- ## [Separating keyboard halves](https://community.keyboard.io/t/separating-keyboard-halves/6659)
**Author:** [@bbyfield](https://community.keyboard.io/u/bbyfield)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/separating-keyboard-halves/6659 "2024-03-28T18:23:29Z")
Is anybody else like me, & been using a Model 01 0r 100 with the halves joined? Today, I separated them, and the RSI that had been coming on for the last few months disappeared almost at once. A change of cables, and a … --- ## [Typing Effort Grid for Model 100?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/typing-effort-grid-for-model-100/6624)
**Author:** [@lasse](https://community.keyboard.io/u/lasse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/typing-effort-grid-for-model-100/6624 "2024-03-10T14:05:03Z")
I have been using standard colemak for a couple of years and are very happy about it. Today I was procrastinating a little and reading about the reasoning behind colemak-dh. To my surprise the author claims that the st… --- ## [What does your RSI-helping setup look like?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/what-does-your-rsi-helping-setup-look-like/1603)
**Author:** [@Infininte](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Infininte)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 2:51am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/what-does-your-rsi-helping-setup-look-like/1603 "2024-03-08T02:51:07Z")
I have some slight RSI and, as a programmer, I know it’s important to keep my hands healthy, so I was thrilled to get my own Keyboardio. But after two months of using it, my RSI had gotten worse. I’ve since switched bac… --- ## [Keyboard.io trackball?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/keyboard-io-trackball/5740)
**Author:** [@hook](https://community.keyboard.io/u/hook)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 11:23am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/keyboard-io-trackball/5740 "2023-12-19T11:23:12Z")
Through @algernon’s excellent blog post, I noticed that Keyboardio may be making a trackball. This sounds quite logical given that Model 01 and 100 can be used as a split keyboard, where a trackball in the middle sounds … --- ## [App to show layout while I type](https://community.keyboard.io/t/app-to-show-layout-while-i-type/6486)
**Author:** [@nazgul](https://community.keyboard.io/u/nazgul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/app-to-show-layout-while-i-type/6486 "2023-09-12T23:27:53Z")
Has anyone made an app like the Mac keyboard app, which shows you they keyboard layout (layer) and keys as you type? So basically, a mini read-only Chrysalis that just has the keyboard and floats in the foreground. It … --- ## [Trackball for the next Model XXX?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/trackball-for-the-next-model-xxx/6334)
**Author:** [@moseslee90](https://community.keyboard.io/u/moseslee90)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/trackball-for-the-next-model-xxx/6334 "2023-06-29T20:55:40Z")
first off, just want to say that i really love the model 100, it’s my current choice for endgame keyboard, thanks Jesse and Kaia for this lovely piece of hardware! my own personal final improvement would be if we coul… --- ## [Feedback on the BOX Ocean Whale Silent Linear switches](https://community.keyboard.io/t/feedback-on-the-box-ocean-whale-silent-linear-switches/6416)
**Author:** [@tiltowaitt](https://community.keyboard.io/u/tiltowaitt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/feedback-on-the-box-ocean-whale-silent-linear-switches/6416 "2023-06-29T20:52:58Z")
I’m a big fan of linear switches for typing. I was a little disappointed when the Model 100 came with these … colorfully named switches (seriously, "BOX Ocean Whale Silent Linear? lol) instead of the BOX Reds found in th… --- ## [Model 100 is very loud now](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-is-very-loud-now/6104)
**Author:** [@silverboxymama](https://community.keyboard.io/u/silverboxymama)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 8:41am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-is-very-loud-now/6104 "2023-05-31T08:41:25Z")
I have been loving the model 100 I got with silent linears but recently but some kailh speed coppers on my atreus and loved the tactile. I had already put some novelkeys olivia linears on my model 100 and thought they we… --- ## [Pros and Cons for different layouts](https://community.keyboard.io/t/pros-and-cons-for-different-layouts/504)
**Author:** [@kurwazajebista](https://community.keyboard.io/u/kurwazajebista)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 6:09am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/pros-and-cons-for-different-layouts/504 "2023-05-26T06:09:56Z")
Hi everyone, I’m planning to learn a different layout when I receive my Model 01. I’ve been doing research on this topic for a while now but there doesn’t seem to be many strong feelings other than QWERTY is not optimal… --- ## [Portable companion keyboard](https://community.keyboard.io/t/portable-companion-keyboard/5123)
**Author:** [@uosl](https://community.keyboard.io/u/uosl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/portable-companion-keyboard/5123 "2023-05-23T19:58:05Z")
Hello Keyboardiosts, What do you use as your Keyboardio’s portable companion keyboard? The Keyboardio is quite large and heavy, particularly if you tent it. I use Z-flex camera mounts which gives me more tilt and takes… --- ## [Split M100 outward angles](https://community.keyboard.io/t/split-m100-outward-angles/6339)
**Author:** [@JDH](https://community.keyboard.io/u/JDH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/split-m100-outward-angles/6339 "2023-05-16T13:44:57Z")
I think I’ve found the way I enjoy using the M100 in a split configuration, and it surprised me how much I needed to angle the halves away from the center to make the number keys run across in a nearly straight line (as … --- ## [Better homing bars for model 100](https://community.keyboard.io/t/better-homing-bars-for-model-100/6363)
**Author:** [@colemak](https://community.keyboard.io/u/colemak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 12:59am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/better-homing-bars-for-model-100/6363 "2023-05-10T00:59:41Z")
Any suggestions for adding better homing bars for the model 100? I find my tired old fingers don’t find them by touch very well. Ideally something I could stick to the existing keys - although I may be able to get someth… --- ## [Custom Mounts - What are your ideas?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/custom-mounts-what-are-your-ideas/495)
**Author:** [@Javaru](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Javaru)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/custom-mounts-what-are-your-ideas/495 "2023-05-05T16:33:09Z")
I’ve been doing some brainstorming on how I might mount my Model 01. I’m still exploring both chair (arm) mounts and mounting to a keyboard tray. Given I want to have the option of using a standing desk, I’m leaning towa… --- ## [Getting Started with Steno](https://community.keyboard.io/t/getting-started-with-steno/575)
**Author:** [@arley](https://community.keyboard.io/u/arley)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/getting-started-with-steno/575 "2023-03-31T17:39:56Z")
I’ve been fascinated by the idea of stenography and Plover for a while; typing a single character at a time can seem inefficient since I know I’m capable of thinking in syllables. I do feel like “I don’t know what I don’… --- ## [Model 100 thumb arc - Shift and keyboard shortcuts](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-thumb-arc-shift-and-keyboard-shortcuts/5821)
**Author:** [@Dennis](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Dennis)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-thumb-arc-shift-and-keyboard-shortcuts/5821 "2023-03-25T19:53:02Z")
What is your experience with the Shift button on the Model 100? After using the Atreus for about 10 months, the Shift button feels out of place and too far for my thumb (I don’t use the Ctrl and remapped Ctrl on my worki… --- ## [Atreus-optimized layouts](https://community.keyboard.io/t/atreus-optimized-layouts/4357)
**Author:** [@billba](https://community.keyboard.io/u/billba)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/atreus-optimized-layouts/4357 "2023-03-21T08:29:55Z")
Long-term QWERTY user who chose the Atreus because my hands hurt all the time. My original intention was to go with Colemak but moved to Colemak Mod DH which is a better fit for matrix keyboards. But… the Atreus is not … --- ## [Typing hiragana or other japanese fonts](https://community.keyboard.io/t/typing-hiragana-or-other-japanese-fonts/6255)
**Author:** [@immelman](https://community.keyboard.io/u/immelman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/typing-hiragana-or-other-japanese-fonts/6255 "2023-03-08T15:57:53Z")
hi! I have japanese keycaps stickers. I would like to create a layer in chrysalis to be able to type them directly by pressing the key with the right sticker on it. How can I do it? I see that in Chrysalis there is a men… --- ## [Holding shift after pressing space effectively holds space -- how to fix?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/holding-shift-after-pressing-space-effectively-holds-space-how-to-fix/6139)
**Author:** [@phargis](https://community.keyboard.io/u/phargis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/holding-shift-after-pressing-space-effectively-holds-space-how-to-fix/6139 "2023-01-11T20:09:03Z")
That’s about as well as I can describe it. If I’m holding shift with my left thumb to capitalize the first word of a new sentence as I’m still pressing space with my right thumb, it’s like I never let go of space, I look… --- ## [Model 100: What switches do you use?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-what-switches-do-you-use/5906)
**Author:** [@Dennis](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Dennis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-100-what-switches-do-you-use/5906 "2023-01-08T18:16:54Z")
What switches do you use in your Model 100? Since it arrived I have been using the BOX Silent Ocean Islet (tactile) switches. On a regular keyboard I think they give enough resistance to type comfortable. Just like click… --- ## [I LOVE the Model 100 key switches](https://community.keyboard.io/t/i-love-the-model-100-key-switches/6085)
**Author:** [@John\_Long](https://community.keyboard.io/u/John_Long)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/i-love-the-model-100-key-switches/6085 "2022-12-19T15:40:41Z")
I upgraded from my Model 01 to the 100… WOW! The quiet clicky on the new keyboard feels like butter. I want to type just for the fun of using the keyboard. I’ve already paid the “learn to use the Keyboard.io” tax, so eve… --- ## [Best layout hacks?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/best-layout-hacks/6072)
**Author:** [@kaiser](https://community.keyboard.io/u/kaiser)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2022, 7:20am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/best-layout-hacks/6072 "2022-12-18T07:20:18Z")
What are the best layout hacks you’ve found so far? Do you use the palm keys to press enter? What does chording both shift keys together do for you? Please share! --- ## [Avoiding and/or Softening "Bottoming Out"](https://community.keyboard.io/t/avoiding-and-or-softening-bottoming-out/6077)
**Author:** [@Roy](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Roy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/avoiding-and-or-softening-bottoming-out/6077 "2022-12-15T22:44:29Z")
I’m just getting going with my lovely model 100 - but getting a bit of wrist pain (which I’ve always been prone to, and why I wanted a split keyboard!) So obviously I’m playing around with layout etc, but one thing I no… --- ## [Anyone tried both keyboardio & dactyl, thoughts?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/anyone-tried-both-keyboardio-dactyl-thoughts/4918)
**Author:** [@ideasman42](https://community.keyboard.io/u/ideasman42)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 4:48am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/anyone-tried-both-keyboardio-dactyl-thoughts/4918 "2022-12-15T04:48:58Z")
I’m yet to try a keyboardio (backing the model 100 though), but was interested if anyone has tried the dactyl (either the manuform or original), and has any thoughts. The things I’m guessing I might miss when moving to … --- ## [Atreus incredible major flaw](https://community.keyboard.io/t/atreus-incredible-major-flaw/4600)
**Author:** [@paul](https://community.keyboard.io/u/paul)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 1:23am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/atreus-incredible-major-flaw/4600 "2021-10-07T01:23:00Z")
First of all I want to congratulate the keiboard.io team for this almost perfect keyboard which has a very good build quality. The software seems to be under a very active development, so I am convinced that in time it w… [Next page](https://community.keyboard.io/c/typing/9.md?page=1)