What are /r/ErgoDoxEZ's favorite Products & Services?

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Case purchased for $20.10AUD + shipping from https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B077CX9D44

When commuting, I put my Ergodox EZ in this case, and then put the case in my backpack. It's enough to protect from dirt and awkward forces (compression, snagging a keycap and yanking it sideways, etc.).

The SNES case required some mods: I cut out the SNES-shaped mould from the bottom, and an inner mesh pocket from the top.

It fits the Ergodox EZ with the legs attached (but they have to be folded in). The fit is quite tight: there are some pressure points where the travel case flexes to accommodate the corners of the Ergodox, and the switches are very slightly compressed (along their normal activation axis).

The mesh pocket in the lid accommodates plenty of cables (I put the TRRS and a couple of types of mini-USB to X cables in there). I don't think the Ergodox EZ wrist-wrests will fit.

You could try pulling out the switch and seeing if something got stuck or damaged. Switches are relatively inexpensive so you could just replace it. They're very, very easy to replace. You could also take this as an opportunity to try out other switches. That's what I did when I damaged some with a soda.

I picked up these and love them https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZFDP5RV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NwCsFbSS8CDSZ

The cheapest way is to go to something like an /r/MechanicalKeyboards meetup if there is one in your area and ask to try people's keebs. Otherwise switch assortments like this one.

I know KBDfans has decent prices on switches, they sell them in packs of 70 or 90 for pretty close to the bulk unit price.

Are you bottoming out when typing? You might be able to avoid some strain if you only type past the activation point.

You can also buy a switch tester to try out switches, which would save you some buyer's remorse: https://www.amazon.com/Glorious-Switch-Tester-Mechanical-Keyboards-PC/dp/B078FMPZ8R/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=kailh+switch+tester&qid=1598379302&sr=8-2

I have a board like that and went through desoldering. I was really having a hard time by using a soldering iron and solder suckers, wicks. Then I bought this special device from Amazon and boy does it really work - made the whole thing a breeze.

Soldering Suction, ADT-3 30W... https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08G4NB1KW

If you do desolder, I recommend this device. Money well spent. I have no financial interest in it, just sharing my experience.

They’re M2.5 screws, I got some on amazon (link below). If Amazon isn’t the best option, Home Depot ought to have them, just more expensive per screw.

Just curious, what are you mounting to? I’ve been tinkering with the idea of mounting arms/tripod mounts to the arms of my desk chair.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082XPZV1V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_v36vMaP39TY95

I’ve had a Moonlander for a month so may not be the same, but I feel the same pain in the outer side of my wrists. It has got better in the last few days. At first I used the keyboard at shoulder level with my arms floating so I tried to switch my posture. I setup the two sides of the keyboard in the center and I rotated them so my wrists are straight. I found this image that Is similar to my current posture. I also rest my whole arm in my desktop. I know that for sure it’s not ideal but it resembles my previous keyboard usage and it has worked well for me, so I’m switching between the “ideal”, shoulder level positioning and my previous posture. It has gotten better and I think at some point I’ll be able to get to the ideal posture because it is becoming easier to maintain each day.

I purchased a $20 powerball on Amazon to strengthen my arm but I had some swell on my wrist when I tried it so it wasn’t working. I’ll let you know if it works in a few weeks!

Let me know if you need to know something else!

In the past, I've used on ErgoDox with a LapDesk (apparently the LapGear XL Laptop Lap Desk), for my couch computing. I would leave the laptop (MacBook Pro) on the arm of the couch, with the trackpad (or trackball) on top of the closed lid. I would have the monitor attached to an arm, attached to a desk next to the couch, so I could swing the monitor in front of me, and then swing it back when I was done with it. I would put the lapdesk and ErgoDox on the floor next to the couch when I wasn't sitting or needing to use the keyboard.

Is this practical? Mostly -- I used to work from home a couple days a week this way. After COVID, I ended up moving my WFH setup to a different room with a sit-stand desk. But I still have the couch setup for personal computing and gaming. Also, I don't use the ErgoDox at the couch anymore -- that was moved to my office. I use an Atreus62 on my lap, without the lapdesk.

If you want to silence your board even more, you could try disassembling the board and pouring a thin layer of silicone mold material into the bottom half. I have not tried this yet, but I have seen others do it on other keyboards, so it should work.

Yes. Bought a cheap roll of shelf lining and cut out a mat. It works perfectly - no more slipping. I highly recommend this approach.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/DAZZ-Premium-Shelf-18-inches-8-feet/dp/B01LWBJUEG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=shelf+matting&qid=1611083778&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWUZPRTVTUjRBOVNGJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUE...

I think I have average-sized hands but have never really checked (but I wear these in large size and mediums are definitely too small). I'm on my first hour of Moonlander usage and already feel like there's too much stretching / clenching to hit all the keys I want to hit, especially 1, 5, 6, 0, P, Q, [, ], and ~. I'm probably going to go back to my Kinesis and try to find a buyer who can use this thing more comfortably.

WALI Single LCD Monitor Desk Mount Fully Adjustable Stand with Extra Laptop Tray

Shipping time is 2 days to the US in my experience (I’m on the east coast, so provided you’re not in Puerto Rico or Hawaii, you can expect the same or less) - Keyclack has some good cables from what I’ve heard !but I haven’t tried them. I got a cheap Coiled TRRS cable off Amazon and it’s worked great for me, the mini USB cable provided is just fine unless you want a braided one.

Best? IDK

But I’ve traveled overseas and cross country (obviously not this year) with the case below. You have to unscrew everything. Also you have to flip one half over. But this allows both pieces to be nice and snug together.

Also I like that this case keeps the halves snug together but also a little flexible so it fits well with everything else in my backpack.

Grifiti Chiton Fat 14 7 x 15 Neoprene Keyboard Sleeve For 14 Inch 10keyless Mechanical Keyboards Has Extra Pocket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MRJWSZW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_9S6HFb1FP5065

One made by Fellowes (https://smile.amazon.com/FEL9182501-Fellowes-Professional-Keyboard-Support/dp/B005DB3OQI/)

I had to cut it (which aesthetically is meh), but it's much more comfortable.

It is a 3.5mm plug, but it has four connectors. It is commonly called a TRRS (tip-ring-ring-sleeve) cable. Any 3.5mm TRRS cable should work. Search for “trrs cable” or some variation of that, and you should find plenty of options. I recently bought this 8 inch TRRS cable on Amazon8 inch TRRS cable on Amazon, and it works fine.

Just realized that that was for the Nintendo Lite version, which is smaller.Please disregard that link and check out this one instead:-

1. Moretek EVA Hard Shell Case for the Nintendo Switch
2. Mumba Hard case for the Nintendo Switch

Sorry, by attached wrist rest, I meant this link which I though was included:

https://www.amazon.com/Grifiti-Massdrop-Ergodox-Infinity-Keyboard/dp/B01HQXD5OG?pf_rd_p=5cc0ab18-ad5f-41cb-89ad-d43149f4e286&pd_rd_wg=hx5QN&pf_rd_r=C4Y3AW73T1VVXKXGXMS7&ref_=pd_gw_wish&pd_rd_w=MUsbv&pd_rd_r=91e21e92-fbb8-49ad-8...

Anyone used this? Feedback? Any option they liked better?