My 34-Key Keyboard: A Programmer's Journey to Efficiency
2025-05-25
This article details the author's creation of a 34-key split-ortholinear ergonomic keyboard called Ferricy, designed for enhanced programming efficiency. Building upon a Colemak base, the keyboard leverages three custom layers and ZMK combos. These layers include a navigation layer (remapping home row keys for Vim-like navigation), a symbol layer (mirroring a numpad layout), and a number layer. Home row mods and a clever 'caps-word' function streamline special character and capitalization handling. The author prioritizes accuracy and comfort over speed, resulting in a personalized keyboard perfectly tailored for their coding workflow.
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