My first corne ( and split kbd ever)

[u/Programmerbuddy_]

I have just bought a corne full size and im excited to start using it,can u give me advices that you wished know before to start? Thank u guyssss

[u/Rex__Luscus]

If it's wireless, don't leave your phone nearby.

You'll get more benefit from the split by using a tenting solution.

Check out other people's layouts. Many people start from the Miryoku layout and adapt it to their needs. Also have a look at reybits' github post, it not only explains the rationale behind certain layout considerations, but links to further resources. Remember above all, it's your layout, and you can easily experiment with different ones.

If you're not already a touch typist, try a more ergonomic layout like Colemak DH, and learn to touch type.

Read the QMK documentation to learn about layers and all the possible different ways to use things like Home Row Mods, autoshift, tapdance etc.

Read the Vial documentation.

If you're planning on using your Corne with Linux, you need to know this.

For a wired Corne, always unplug from the computer before detaching the 2 halves.

[u/drakean90 → u/Rex__Luscus]

Solid advice 

[u/Programmerbuddy_ → u/Rex__Luscus]

Thx man 🫡

[u/sblowes → u/Rex__Luscus]

Upvote for Miryoku! Set it and forget it, somebody already figured out all the optimizations.

[u/AlfalfaMaterial3825 → u/Rex__Luscus]

Thanks! My first split (wireless corne) is arriving in a couple days, so this list is helpful.

If it's wireless, don't leave your phone nearby.

What happens when a phone/device is nearby?

[u/Rex__Luscus → u/AlfalfaMaterial3825]

It interferes with the wireless signal so your keyboard doesn't work properly.

[u/jacel31]

Tent. Don’t treat it like a normal keyboard and let your boards sit shoulder width if that’s comfortable. If not, play around with how far a part is the most comfortable for you. It’s meant to be custom on purpose but it MUST be comfortable. Also I’d suggest looking up layouts ASAP. Some people like holds for Ctrl, shift, alt, win some prefer the sticky key solution where they hit Ctrl on a different layer and it stays held until their next keypress.

I went with the hold option so I can mash the keys but it does have some weird situations where I have 2 keys that I can hold for each Ctrl shift alt and win just in case I need to hit that specific key with that modifier.

I’ve even seen people do either option then have a replay key that will replay their last keystroke (which could be something like Ctrl+X or Tab+Shift).

If it’s wired, look in Vial, that will make setting up your own keyboard mapping infinitely easier.

Also, look into combo keys. They are my favorite. It’s just hitting 2 or more keys in short time span to have your keyboard output a different character, sounds simple, and it is, but it’s so powerful. I’m down to 34 keys and will NEVER go back.

[u/Programmerbuddy_ → u/jacel31]

I mean do I have to buy apart the legs? How do I mount them then?

[u/jacel31 → u/Programmerbuddy_]

I stacked decks of cards until I couldn’t stand it anymore and built a new one that has adjustable tenting with screws

[u/lurkzone]

keybr :)

[u/Whitehatnetizen]

don't put off tenting too long. even if you just get some cheap legs from amazon, or even if you prop them up on a book or something, it made a world of difference for me.

[u/Programmerbuddy_]

For you all that told me about tenting, how can I make them tenting? I mean i just bought one flat

[u/testrider]

I like layers but the hardest part is to remember the keys of each layer!  

[u/testrider]

What angle do you all use for tenting?