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The ErgoSplit50 is a 50% split keyboard which means that the keyboard is in two half's which is better for ergonomics than a "normal" keyboard. A 50% Keyboard is smaller compared to a normal 100% keyboard with function and number keys as well as a num keys. The Keyboard has a ortho linear key layout which is more ergonomic than the staggered key layout (normal layout).
Here you can see both half of the keyboard built using Keyboard Layout Editor
This keyboard layout is better for ergonomics as it accommodates the different sizes of your fingers.
| AMOUNT | ITEM | SUPPLIER | PRICE | SHIPPING | PRICE | PRICE Per | PRICE TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x | RP2040-USB-C | Barrybase | €5,55 | €3,33 | €11,10 | €5,55 | €72,28 |
| 1x | USB-C 2.0 1m Kabel | Barrybase | €2,92 | €5,95 | €2,90 | €2,90 | |
| 1x | 110 Gateron G PRO RED | Keychron | €19,- | €15,- | €34,- | €13,60 | |
| 1x | cable sleeve 5m black | RS - components | €8,82 | €8,82 | €1,77 | PRICE TOTAL per | |
| TOTAL: | €24,28 | €48,- | €23,82 |
Product links:
Building firmware:
https://www.tablesgenerator.com/markdown_tables
http://builder.swillkb.com/
The firmware i used is called QMK which is a popular keyboard firmware for wired Keyboards. The reason i am using this firmware is that it works more reliable and doesn't have the problems i faced when i was trying to use KMK.
This keyboard uses a microcontroller that has a on-board ws2812-2020
rgb led that is used for signaling on which layer you are, if caps lock is enabled, if num lock is enabled and if scroll lock is enabled.
to compile and upload the firmware move to the working directory of your qmk/qmkfirmware and compile and upload the firmware using the qmk flash -kb hardwired/marek128b/ergosplit40 -km vial command. You can only compile the firmware using the qmk compile -kb handwired/marek128b/ergosplit40 -km vial command. With -km you can select the keymap you want to compile or flash with the keyboard. The -kb part selects the keyboard you want to work with.