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  Split space bar hell yeah
context: Board - Idobao id42
  Switches - Akko Jelly Blacks, lubed 
  Keycaps - Akko Bow 
  Mods - Tape mod, quilt batting for "foam" >
  
  looks so nice, i'm also just got my abacus but can't get this kind of pic. is this XDA profile? and it took me too long to type this message looking for the symbols. >
  
  This is SAL profile, which I believe is Akko's own profile? It's completely level except for the number and function rows, which are slightly tilted. >
  
  gotcha, thanks! >
  
  40% gang! >
  
  The split space bar hits 🤣 >
  
  It’s super cute and clean! I love it! >
  
  ;) >
  
  I will never not upvote 40% boards. This one looks fantastic! Is it your first 40%? >
  
  Yep! >
  
  As an MMORPG player this keyboard is a nightmare. >
  
  As a general person who types this keyboard is a nightmare. >
  
  akko caps really suit it >
  
  Ty! <3 >
  
  clean >
  
  40% 💪 >
  
  As someone who is considering getting a smaller custom keyboard (currently got a basic razer keyboard from when I first started PC gaming), how do you do it? I can't imagine not having a full size keyboard. I want more desk space but don't know how far I should go on downsizing without losing too much practical functionality. Advice would be appreciated. >
  
  Start with a 65%, unless you really need the num pad and the F-keys .. I don't need the numpad at all, and the only F-key I use is Alt-F4 .. I mapped Alt-4 to be Alt-F4. The tilde is Shift-Esc, which feels really natural, as it's in the exact place for it.
  I just downsized further and built a 40% ortho, now my daily driver.
  So much desk space now. My mouse now fits on my desk's pull-out keyboard tray, and my 65% now seems overly large. >
  
  I used to have a mouse and a full-size keyboard on a pull-out tray. Probably wasn’t very optimal lmao
  I still use a full-size, but I have a normal desk now so I can. >
  
  F #s >
  
  how are you liking the jelly blacks? can we get a sound test? >
  
  I was just wondering, what made you choose a 40 as your first custom?
  Because for me it was a process of sizing further and further down until understanding that 40s are not just pieces of art that you get out to impress your friends once in a blue moon. >
  
  For my first mech I bought a prebuilt 75%, which was good, but it made me realize that there were a lot of keys I didn't use all too much. Function keys, navigation keys, caps lock, symbols to the right of the letters -- all could be moved. I also really liked the form factor of a 40% and the idea of less hand movement, as reaching for numbers and symbols is a big annoyance for me. After using it for almost 5 months now, I love the layer system and can comfortably use it far better than a traditional layout. However, an hhkb is starting to catch my eye... >
  
  Thanks for sharing!
  I have an HHKB in a drawer that I barely use anymore since I switched to my first 40. I use it mostly on office days because it's light and thus easy to bring. Don't get me wrong: typing feel wise it's probably my endgame - Topre is lovely. But it's very limited in terms of programmability (I have a Hybrid not a Pro 2 so I can't buy a QMK compatible controller either) and I don't like that I have to shift my right hand 2 keys to the right to backspace. Unfortunately I missed the GB for the Viktus Minne. So I just have to wait for another Topre 40 to come out. Any day now... >
  
  When I got into custom keyboards and knew about the existence of VIA as a remapping software, it blew my mind as to the many modifications you can do to your layout. As time passed by I realized that I am using less and less keys when typing, doing work and everything else (except gaming). Thus began my slow descent to the 40s. Having layers really made it so much easier and I dont even need to lift my hand when typing as I can just trigger all the keys that I need whenever I do work. It still amuses me whenever people ask how do I use the keys that are not present in the board. Layers are honestly not that hard to learn and once you get used to it you are not coming back. >
  
  Awesome usage of the arrow clusters ! >
  
  Total noob here... how do you type numbers? >
  
  you know how when you hold the shift key and press numbers it gives symbols instead? we use a second shift key and when you hold that one and press the letters it gives numbers instead. on this particular build it looks like his second shift key is disguised as the left half of his spacebar >
  
  The condensed-gadget-loving part of my brain thoroughly enjoys this solution, while the bits dedicated to muscle memory for software shortcuts are absolutely shrieking with anxiety, lol. >
  
  Lmao accidentally wrote a novel TLDR nerd loves 40% see last paragraph.
  I started modifying my laptop keyboard with software to use a similar system over two years ago, a little bit at a time, and each time i took these extra keys and moved them to be on a layer under the letters, i found that my computer was easier to use because i didn’t have to reach as far. At some point I realised I never wanted to go back to a big keyboard, and using big keyboards was annoying because my hands had to jump all over the place just to type basic things like numbers and symbols. I eventually ordered a hardware 40% and I use it for programming, gaming, everything. I never have to hunt around for the ^ symbol or something, because it’s right under my finger. Then when I go to class every day and use the laptop to take notes I am reminded how it was before, in the olden days, and every single time I come back home and plug in the 40% because that’s the one I want to use.
  One of the first mods I made was actually to have the arrow keys under the home row on this layer. I just had to hold semicolon, and then HJKL would become my arrow keys. Not in Vim, in everything. If you ever decide to try using layers, this one would save so much hand movement & time and you could honestly stop right there and use a 60% that way your entire life without ever touching the actual arrow keys. No need to put the numbers under the letters, arrow keys is the real game changer. >
  
  I honestly love boards like this - small, cute and minimalistic - but I could not for the life of me omit number keys. I'd be distraught without the ability to type numbers haha. Overall though, love it, and I'm glad you like it too! Great work! >
  
  You don't omit them, you just move them to layers. Virtual number keys, so to speak. You can use and type them just fine. >
  
  Oh I understand that - I suppose what I mean then is that I personally don't like relying on Function keys (i.e. layering) to depend on my numbers. Although perhaps it's because it's because I've never forced myself to have to use a function key, or layering for that matter. >
  
  Ah, I see. There are plenty people around that genuinely think that there's no way to type numbers with the boards, sorry.
  It's rather easy to adjust to it, after a short while it's just muscle memory and it doesn't matter too much if you're reaching for the top row or pressing two keys. >
  
  That's fair! I'm probably going to end up getting a 40% keyboard one of these days, and have to learn haha! >
  
  If you do, make sure to read the QMK docs, especially regarding combos, the different ways of layer switching and mod tap. Loads of fun stuff to shape your keymap to your liking. 
  If you do end up with a keyboard that has a VIAL firmware you can set up all those features with a handy GUI. >
  
  Where numbers >
  
  Who needs numbers? >
  
  People who do work >
  
  You can just copy and paste them from the 40's discord. >
  
  Don't tell them our secrets... >
  
  Gorgeous in its simplicity >
  
  i would love a jelly black soundtest pretty please cherry on top. btw cool spacebar >
  
  this is stunning 😌🤍 >
  
  Clean af really like >
  
  Where did you get split spacebar? Do not see it in  Akko Bow  set
  Cool board tho >
  
  The Akko SAL sets come with loads of spacebars and very comprehensive 40s support. Just be aware that only some of the spacebars are doubleshot so the sound is inconsistent if you're using the non-doubleshot ones. >
  
  idk why but the top blur makes it look reaaally tiny, like a macro photo >
  
  Just as nature intended; no first layer, 'Caps Lock' key.
  -also- Nice work! 😎 >
  
  It looks like a big tooth of cyclops. Colgate ad. >
  
  Love it! But you can not type your phone number to the person you love with that :( >
  
  40s users have no loved ones 
  (this was typed by a 40s user) >
  
  It looks a bit cold… >
  
  its cute >
  
  What a beauty. >
  
  Ewww too many Keys.. >
  
  Beautiful 40! >
  
  smol