split-keyboard-ianmaclarty

My first split keyboard build - Ian's keyboard

Ongoing The keyboard is working great and still in daily usage. The QMK software is growing over time. Introduction Who doesn’t want to look effortlessly cool typing on a keyboard no one else understands? I know I do. Beyond the sheer style factor, I’ve discovered some real benefits of using a split keyboard. For me, the main advantages are: Reduced hand motion: Moving my hand to reach the arrow keys or numbers always annoyed me. And don’t even get me started on the thumb and pinky gymnastics required to press Alt, Esc, or Ctrl. With a split keyboard, those motions are minimized. ...

August 4, 2025 · 3 min