ZSA Moonlander: A next-generation ergonomic keyboard

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Post by olivernn » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 5:43 AM UTC

ZSA Moonlander: A next-generation ergonomic keyboard
zsa.io

Re: ZSA Moonlander: A next-generation ergonomic keyboard

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Post by nwah1 » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 6:25 AM UTC

Why does it need to contain an actual ARM processor?

Re: ZSA Moonlander: A next-generation ergonomic keyboard

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Post by skocznymroczny » Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 10:51 AM UTC

Is there any science when it comes to ergonomy and tall keys? I would expect tall keys to be more damaging to wrists over time due to awkward position and longer travel time.

Re: ZSA Moonlander: A next-generation ergonomic keyboard

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Post by S_A_P » Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 10:59 AM UTC

nwah1 wrote: post #2

Why does it need to contain an actual ARM processor?

I would hazard a guess because it allows a ton of configuration and key remapping options.

Re: ZSA Moonlander: A next-generation ergonomic keyboard

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Post by mofeien » Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 11:04 AM UTC

skocznymroczny wrote: post #3

Is there any science when it comes to ergonomy and tall keys? I would expect tall keys to be more damaging to wrists over time due to awkward position and longer travel time.

I learned that the proper way to type is with your hands floating above the keyboard, and resting your hands on a wrist rest when not typing. I don't always do it, but when I do, the height of the keyboard relative to the table becomes irrelevant, instead it's more about height of keys relative to my shoulders and maintaining right angled elbows.

Also, to me the Moonlander keyboard and its keycaps do not seem particularly tall.

Re: ZSA Moonlander: A next-generation ergonomic keyboard

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Post by rkagerer » Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 11:07 AM UTC

Neat! If you're interested in this kind of thing, I recommend also checking out the Kinesis Advantage.

Re: ZSA Moonlander: A next-generation ergonomic keyboard

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Post by mopsi » Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 11:12 AM UTC

Very interesting design. The page could really use a video of someone using it.

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Post by Tepix » Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 11:13 AM UTC

Looks interesting. I think the Keyboardio Model 01 (or its successor) appears to be higher quality (an perhaps ergonomics) for slightly less money.

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Post by mellavora » Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 11:14 AM UTC

rkagerer wrote: post #6

Neat! If you're interested in this kind of thing, I recommend also checking out the Kinesis Advantage.

Yes, I love my Kinesis.

Looks line ZSA is borrowing Kinesis's idea of putting a number of special keys into a "thumb-bar". Not sure if Kinesis actually invented that idea, but I think they were the first to bring it to market.

And yes, the Moonlander looks very interesting!

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Post by ahelwer » Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 11:17 AM UTC

rkagerer wrote: post #6

Neat! If you're interested in this kind of thing, I recommend also checking out the Kinesis Advantage.

Kinesis Freestyle Pro is more similar, except for the ortholinear layout.