WeAct CH552T board, running FAK
How's my handwiring? 😅
this post was submitted on 16 Oct 2023
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How do you assign and use special keys? I see I need them frequently, but I have not yet found a way to access them easily on other layers.
So far that is the only reason that keeps me from using my new Piantor.
Well, there are many ways to do that. It's kind of a rabbit hole on its own. For me, I prefer layers to combos to access special keys like symbols, numbers, and function keys.
If you meant modifiers like Ctrl and Shift, I use home row mods. I also started with 40+ keys like a Piantor and swore I would never like home row mods, but ended up loving them after trying it.
Anyway, layers feel pretty intuitive to me. What do you think is making layers not easy for you?
Layers are fine, but I did not yet find the right keys to access those layers. I'm not sure whether I want my shift and ctrl be located on my thumb or pinky keys. I would like my layer switch keys to be on the thumb keys, but then I have to put them there along with shift and ctrl with click, hold, and double click allocations. That is too complicated though.
I'm kind of missing the accessibility of keys on a standard keyboard, but I like the efficiency I can type regular letters on the Piantor.
I haven't tried home row mods yet.
I've got a Keyboardio that has the main layer change key as one that you press with your palm. I'm glad it's there, thumb keys are too precious to waste on that.