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Ryou_3 t1_j1u77go wrote

This might be a stupid question, but how do you use it when so many letters are missing? Like A, P, Q and Z? Do you have a job where you don’t need them? Or are they programmed differently?

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fgsguedes t1_j1u7tqs wrote

I believe the keys on the edge have a double function.

A if you press, Ctrl if you hold.

It's not an uncommon feature.

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Ryou_3 t1_j1uastl wrote

Ah okay, that makes sense. Thanks!

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araset OP t1_j1uetcc wrote

They are not missing, not all the keys do the same thing written on them. The X novelty is q, but when pressed in combo with w it becomes esc. Same thing for meta + o, which becomes backspace.

Once you get used to the layout and combos it becomes second nature.

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Noslamah t1_j1vaumu wrote

That actually sounds like a really good solution, did you create this?

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araset OP t1_j1veio7 wrote

It's a functionality integrated in VIA and QMK, you just have to set it up. This board comes pre flashed from the creator (the guy is great) with the firmware needed to make it effective and you can set combos up directly in the keyboard configurator. For my combos I took inspiration from others in the 40s community.

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Signaturisti t1_j1y8asy wrote

Is this even "40%" any more 😂 Also which community? I'm tempted to jump into under 60 territory

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araset OP t1_j1yf2k6 wrote

The 40% keyboard Discord exists, I don't know if I'm allowed to link it here. Lots of people willing to help willing to share keymaps and configurations, if you want I can share the invite in PM.

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