Ask HN: Searching for wireless split keyboard due to shoulder injury
Hi all, I’m totally new to mechanical keyboards. I recently suffered an accident to my right shoulder and I will be in a sling for a significant time. My plan is to have a right keyboard on my lap on a pillow, or probably something similar but firmer. Can anybody recommend a wireless split keyboard? Does anybody have experience with this kind of set up? Would the moonlander do the job?
https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/
Secondarily I live in London, UK, and I need the keyboard ASAP, as I depend on it to be able to work. Therefore recommendations on where I can buy such a keyboard in the UK would also be appreciated.
I have found:
https://mechboards.co.uk/ https://prototypist.net/
But I’m a bit overwhelmed with all the choice
Comments
I would suggest Kinesis, they have bluetooth versions that are fine. If you need a far distance between boards make sure to get one with the 20" cable (the wireless models still have a cable between the sides). The freestyle is basically just a normal keyboard with a split. The keyboards are a bit pricey, but they really get you on the tenting kits. I just use some furniture pads as spacers and those work for me at 1/100th the price.
https://kinesis-ergo.com/split-keyboards/
I did a survey of split keyboards and they seemed like one of the few split keyboard brands that tended more towards the ergo side of things instead of the hobbyist mechanical side. I looked at the moonlander, but decided I didn't want to relearn how to type on an ortholinear layout.