The Ultimate Minimalist Keyboard For Programming | Wireless Corne

Hey guys! In this video I talk about my experience using the wireless Corne keyboard, the things I love about it, some of the downsides I've encountered and how I make the most out of a keyboard like this for programming! Hope you enjoy it and find it helpful!
Help Support Me And The Channel: www.buymeacoffee.com/joseanma... 🙏🏽
Layers Reference: bit.ly/3HnWdca
My ZMK Config Repo: github.com/josean-dev/zmk-config
- Keymap Config File: github.com/josean-dev/zmk-con...
- Flashing instructions: zmk.dev/docs/user-setup#insta...
Nice!Nano Microcontrollers Docs: nicekeyboards.com/docs/nice-n...
Official Build Guide (Cherry Corne Version 3): bit.ly/3W17z9Z
🛠 Parts:
Cherry Corne Version 3 Kit: bit.ly/3UJgrjH
Analyst Keyboard Case: bit.ly/3uyjIHQ
Nice!Nano Microcontrollers: bit.ly/3FblL9L
Batteries for Nice!Nanos: bit.ly/3uBmtrS
Travel Case (Fits Analyst Corne Case): bit.ly/3Hmr7BR
Gateron Ink Black V2 Switches: bit.ly/3VJToX4
My Keycaps (Currently Sold Out Unfortunately): bit.ly/3uHBbgV
Blank PBT Keycaps: bit.ly/3UJhgJ6 or amzn.to/3UNQtLQ
Planck PBT Keycap Set: amzn.to/3HopRhC
You can also find some pre-built options and DIY kits on Etsy: www.etsy.com/search?q=corne
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:03 - How It Works
02:34 - Bluetooth Considerations
04:05 - Keyboard Layout
05:26 - Keyboard Layers & Firmware
06:53 - My Layers (Deep Dive)
08:52 - Multi Device Bluetooth Pairing
10:26 - Mechanical Switches
11:23 - Keycaps
12:13 - Keyboard Case
12:51 - Conclusion

[@joseanmartinez]

Hey! Hope you enjoyed the video! I wanted to point out that for those of you that are wondering, the soldering process to build this keyboard yourself I found to be slightly tedious. I am by no means an expert so it is definitely doable. There is a link in the description for the official build guide for the wired Cherry Corne Version 3. The only difference with the wireless version are the nice!nano microcontrollers which should be installed by socketing and soldering batteries to these. This is what I personally found most challenging. If you're wondering about the keycaps I have on the keyboard, I've included a link for them in the description, but as of right now they are unfortunately sold out. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@driftbum7477]

Howdy from Cabo Rojo, I need a corne now for writing my query's in VS code, any suggestions?

[@hatemhesham2862]

Why you don't use 36 key ?

[@VayeCarnell]

Yes, I am very enjoy the video. It's very informative and useful. (Even I have not yet got my crkbd. Especially my "plan" is go to wired crkbd first, and maybe go to wireless crkbd later.)

[@wagfinpis]

Terrific video! I love how he explained everything that he was introducing. I really like his taste in practical versatility too. Lower learning curve equals less loss of orientation when you need to work on any conventional keyboard. Everything is aimed at being portable and with the wireless capability you are less likely to need to use the conventional set up on other computers! Really like the way he is thinking! I even like the idea of the other setup he had, the Iris.

[@samsalas9323]

One of the best videos on the subject. Thanks for explaining this so simply, but thoroughly at the same time!

[@sahib.alejandro]

I found the keyboard layers configuration information very useful and well explained, thanks!

[@pawe1]

I found this channel yesterday and just loved the content 💯. This guy is on another level of dev productivity. Keep going, Josean.

[@joseanmartinez]

Thanks!

[@TGLPRODUCT1ONS]

I’ve been wanting to buy a corne keyboard just because it looks so awesome as it gives off Cyberpunk vibes and I’ve been confused for weeks that it’s discouraged me from officially buying it. But I badly want to learn how to program this type of keyboard but all of the other videos that I’ve watched have been so confusing and not user friendly for a new user as like you said I’m used to the traditional keyboard. After watching your video it gave me a full confidence and understanding to go ahead and buy it now! ❤️‍🔥 You got a new subscriber for that! 🤙🏼

[@VayeCarnell]

I am considering to switch to Corne or Sofle from Anne Pro 2 and GK64XS, and finding this viedo is very informative. Thanks Josean! Now, I go to implement your layout design with my GH60 board (via key remapping) to see if I am able to use the layout with no doubt. 1 thing I can sure is, after watching your video, I have no dobut on missing a num row, and will go toward to Corne (not Sofle).

[@sergioabreu-g]

I watched this and your Iris video and loved them both. You explain things very well and your video quality is fantastic, great job with the different light sources and depth using the plant. I'm building my first keyboard ever, a Lily58 pretty similar to your Corne, so your thoughts on this topic are quite useful to me, thanks!

[@joseanmartinez]

That’s awesome you’re putting a Lily58 together! Thanks for your feedback, I really appreciate it and I’m glad you’ve found the videos helpful!

[@asxraj7797]

I'm also planning to build a Lily58. Did you go for the nice! nano or wired microcontroller?

[@tw2210]

Really good video. Much appreciated. Best wishes from the UK. Subscribed 👍🏻

[@BlakeRogersNS]

Love that you made this video. Keep it up. Just switched to a columnar layout and split. It's my first day and writing this is hard.

[@miramallo30]

Yes, it is. Keep it, you won't regret it. What is your progress by now?

[@albdelgado]

I really like how you configured your layers, gj!

[@joseanmartinez]

Thanks!

[@GrzegorzPypec]

that's looks awesome! great job

[@damiengrief]

Just came across this video while researching split keyboards. Been trying to figure out what to get. So many are so expensive. But I think the Iris is what I may end up going with. $230 for a full set including steel plates, a middle layer, and a keycap set. Would probably just grab some Cherry switches to finish it out and I found a magnetic tenting accessory for like $30 that should work with the steel plates on it for a nice look.

[@iBrandooon]

Hello! Thank you, your channel is underrated! Just setup tmux+ nvim with ur settings on my Linux machine!! 🎉🎉

[@joseanmartinez]

Thanks! Really appreciate it!

[@stepansmirnov5876]

Hi. You have a great setup. I'm also thingking about getting a split keyboard. Now using planck EZ. My setup is quite similar but my "thumb keys" are all double function. So I have meta, ctrl, shift, alt all there. To press complex combos I also have some modifiers on the sides. Btw shift as a thumb key was a game changer. No need for capslock now.

[@yigalirani308]

Brilliant. I'm going to adopt your layers 5:41

[@ErmandDurro]

Nice content Josean 😃 Enjoyed the video a lot. Very well done 👏🏻

[@joseanmartinez]

Thanks!

[@SgtStarSlayer]

very interesting form factor/layout, most likely doing this build after my alice 66 build.

[@joseanmartinez]

Awesome!

[@CSJon]

I’m loving your channel man. Just subscribed! Do you have an affordable soldering setup you can recommend for noobies? Thanks.

[@iduran]

Excellent video, thanks a lot! I was wondering what's your opinion between the low profile version of the Corne and the normal or high profile like the one you show off in the video. I was just searching about this keyboard as I'm considering getting one but then and encountered this dilemma... Thanks in advance!

[@fa7234]

Great review

[@barbietripping]

I’m at the same stage of key reduction, although my layers are more specialized and with more dual function keys. I’m wondering if you feel a similar urge to one I do: to ditch the outer columns to make my pinkies move even less. With enough layers and dual-functions, it’s more than feasible. Ready to ditch 6 more keys?

[@ChrisHalden007]

Great video. Thanks

[@amcmillion3]

I am about to order my kit for building my first Corne. Have you heard of the miryoku layout for these keyboards. I noticed that you only have one set of ctrl, alt, option, cmd keys. For me this could potentially be frustrating depending on what keys are being pressed in combo with them. The miryoku layout deals with exactly this issue and places them as hold keys under the home row. I would love to know what you think about this. Love the videos.

[@morpheus4564]

Nice setup .. can you make a tutorial to configure the keyboard and some hints how to learn .. I just finish today the build... of a Corne :)

[@WiseGuyFTW]

Great video! 👍 I just can't get past the aesthetic beauty of a 60% ANSI layout.

[@williamseipp9691]

great video. Really looking forward to building my own corne. I only wish there was some way of emulating a mouse. 90% of the time I don't need it, as chrome & Firefox have vim-like plugins for navigation. But there are those odd times. Something like a Thinkpad nub would do the trick.

[@jradplowman]

Great video, great editing and aftereffects! I'm curious did you look into making your iris wireless? I have a Planck now but I want to split it. So far it's corne, sofle, or iris and I can't decide!!

[@joseanmartinez]

Hey! Really appreciate it! Honestly I didn’t really look into making the Iris wireless. I wasn’t using the number row on it so I wanted something more compact, and the Corne had everything I needed. Additionally, at least the Iris model I had didn’t make use of microcontrollers and the only way I knew this was done by most people is by replacing standard microcontrollers with bluetooth ones like the nice!nanos, so that’s why I went with the Corne which makes use of microcontrollers. The Sofle I believe has microcontrollers as well. Hope that helps!

[@skysi]

hey man nice build. for tenting there are lots of options. there is also a acryl case that has tenting holes which can be used to tent the corne. Or what i do is, use magnetic tenting legs. then they are removable for easy travel. because screws have to be removed when you but it in your case and added again. and to finde the right setting and heigth again gets annoying fast. Also there are lots of cases availebale for the corne, lots of 3d printed ones. i designed multiple myself. which allows things like build in support for tenting or even travel cases. regarding the firmware. i personally like zmk more because it compiles automatically once its setup on your git. the syntax seems less complicated as well. and building the firmware yourself is always better because it allows you more options for your layout. VIA or qmk configurator is limited, they cant add you combos, tap dances or one shot layers. you could say there is a whole new layer that you have not tapped in yet :D . Also i recommend the corne discord server. lots of cool and friendly folks there. if you need help, inspiration or just want to talk corne for a bit, this is the place to find that.

[@joseanmartinez]

Thanks for the awesome feedback and information! There’s definitely a lot more that I haven’t tapped into yet!

[@joseanmartinez]

Thanks for the awesome feedback and information! There’s definitely a lot more that I haven’t tapped into yet!

[@Goooogle]

You should try a 5x3 keyboard (remove the extra pinkie column) you won't have to reach far with your pinkie, it will be more comfortable

[@paulobazooka]

Hello, congratulations on the project! I'm also building a corne and thought about making bluetooth. You described that you had some problems with bluetooth and you were able to resolve the latency and interference issues, would you kindly tell me how to resolve this issue? Tks!

[@suede__]

Have you ever tried moving the tmux/nvim shortcuts to keys on one of your lower layers?

[@XDSebskiXD]

Well done sir. Coolest keyboard Ive ever seen

[@joseanmartinez]

Thanks!

[@tinguyen_dev]

Did you try to remove the last column in corne keyboard? I tried it, that so great. Btw it required you to map more key

[@matthieutricoire3079]

I will start a reconversion at the beginning of January. It seems complicated to me to do everything with the nvim for a beginner but in any case thanks to your video I was able to understand well how to configure it. Thanks a lot. I'm currently on a Lily58, and I'm thinking about switching to a horn with nicenano microcontrollers or a more cheap version (Xiao BLE). I've read that a lot of people have bluetooth problems, especially with macs. I see that you also encountered these problems. For the problem of the keys that are pressed during transport, you did not want to integrate a switch to be able to cut the power of the battery during transport or when the keyboard is not used for a long period? I've started to fiddle around with QMK lately, and added some features like home row mode, or having different behaviors on my thumbs keys depending on if I activate the key or keep it pressed. Aren't you interested in this kind of mechanics?

[@YanDoroshenko]

Dude, come on, no one says "nvim" out loud.

[@ryansteiger6960]

Thank you for this chill and engaging videos. You made me want to try to build my own split-keyboard. However, can you explain to me how you managed to get rid of the arrow keys? How do you navigate in iterm2 for instance when you need to move a few characters back and forth?

[@joseanmartinez]

Hey! So my arrow keys are on layer 2 or the upper layer of my keyboard: 08:18. Hope that helps!

[@asxraj7797]

ctrl + d - deletes ctrl + a - beginning of line ctrl + e - end of line ctrl + f - goes forward ctrl + b - goes backwards If you want to go back words just do same bindings and add cmd on Mac or Alt on Windows. That's how I navigiate going back and forth in terminal.

[@morpheus4564]

where you paint resp. with what you create your keymap pdf. it looks amazing

[@flowerrin6835]

hey Josean,I'm quited eager to get one wireless corne for lay down coding, under which situation my legs will be placed between two splits.Wanna ask if you encounter any connection issue when something placed between two halves.

[@HolaMundoDev]

Nice videos Josean! How do you put your camera feed behind the terminal? It’s a super nice look!

[@joseanmartinez]

Hey! Thank you! Usually what I do is record myself with the camera while I also am screen recording the terminal on my computer and then in post, I synchronize the clips with the audio and put one on top of the other. Tu canal ha sido una inspiración para mi, gracias por todo lo que haces y agradezco mucho tu feedback! Saludos desde Puerto Rico.

[@HolaMundoDev]

Muchas gracias por tu mensaje Josean 💪🏻. Entonces para tener ese look de terminal transparente con el video de fondo, le aplicas algún efecto en particular?

[@HolaMundoDev]

Por cierto, muy buenos tus videos! Y me encantó lo que hiciste con el corne

[@joseanmartinez]

@@HolaMundoDev Muchas gracias! Exactamente, usualmente lo que hago es bajarle la opacidad al screen recording y a veces aplico un blur al camera feed. El corne me encanta! Usándolo para todo. Tu video sobre él fue de los primeros que vi 🙌🏽

[@HolaMundoDev]

@@joseanmartinez seguro voy a construirme el que tienes tú, me encanta! Gracias por responderme. Tienes Twitter?

[@0xapotheosis]

Hey Josean! With your layer set-up, are they one-touch toggle, or do you need to hold the layer switch whilst pressing the key to access it?

[@miramallo30]

Since he has dedicated layer keys, he may have both: one-shot (alternatively toggle) on tap, hold on hold.

[@jomio4682]

me who also went down the keyboard rabbit hole, and now has 6 keyboards worth more than my entire setup and still about to get another one, pls send help

[@moosashah1753]

You’re tempting me to change my micro controllers on my corne from promicros to nice!nanos and going wireless 😂 Sounds like you don’t have an off switch so does the keyboard stay on all the time? Keep up the good work 😊

[@sputnick1]

just going off of pcb design experience, i doubt the corne has a power switch since it is compatible with wired mcus and so it would be more practical to just not include one for some users. If wired users didnt want a switch they would have to bridge the connection with magnet wire which is a hassle for most. I think its very much dependent on the mcu though since some may have power switches but those switches wont be very usable especially with oled screens or part of a case covering them. If you mean a key acting as a power switch (which makes the most sense for all use cases), he doesnt have one in the layer part of the video. The reason for this is that, when you want to power the circuit back up, the keypress wont be detected since the mcu is not powered. You would need a physical toggle switch for power which to my knowledge the corne lacks. EDIT: A possible solution is to have pads for soldering in a switch and a trace that bypasses the switch. All that would need to be done for a wireless build is to just scratch the bypassing trace with a box cutter and solder in a switch. Might do this on my next pcb and case design

[@maddyleaf]

hi, im currently using your keymap with my new corne. Im usinng it for both windows and my macbook, do you know why sometimes the space key randomly opens outlook in windows?

[@djheidihoe]

How do you handle key combos with multiple layers say S+] or the good old z+= in vim? Do you stay in layer as long as you press the button or have to exit? Edit: btw good job. Removing movement of fingers seems like a great concept, i still have some more keys but will experiment with this

[@PoolOfPeas]

Assuming you mean "hold Shift and press ]", that's just the } key which is directly available on his symbols layer, so you would hold the Lower key and press the key that is normally /. Assuming you mean "press z then press =", you would press z then hold the Lower key and press the key that is normally j.

[@vhspiceros]

Hi Josean, Where you have the mapping the number 0 ??

[@mannyfay2524]

By the way, your videos are awesome :) ...but what the hack! On 5:42 you show your layouts. You use only one shift key on the left side?! So.. you keep your left pinky held down and type with the rest of your left hand capital letters???

[@hugosxm]

I love the fact that you made a « 10 » key lol ! Brilliant !

[@johnellis4569]

i thought that at first too, until I noticed he’s missing 0…

[@oredaze]

I tried something like this, but in the end I figured that it's better to move your fingers more to press 1 key instead of reducing movement, but having to press 2 keys. The split and non-staggered nature is nice though, but by using non-standard stuff like that I give up the option of having an aluminum gasket mounted build which is just super nice in feel and sound.

[@miramallo30]

If you prefer aluminium gasket mounted builds for their sound over a keyboard that actually does not brake your fingers and wrists, than that is your choice and I respect that. However, if you work with a non-standard, non-rowstaggered-fingerbraking, non-unsplit-wristbraking keyboard for some time, there is nothing that brings you back to your old keyboard. Nothing. So you better don't if you want to keep fancying your current keyboard. After using any keyboard with a proper layout (column-staggered, thumb cluster, split/separated, optionally key wells; no, forget Alice) for a reasonable amount of time, you notice how ugly, how really - REALLY - ugly, uncomfortable, even unhealthy and harmful the standard layout is, that cannot be compensated by the nicest "thug" or the most sophisticated taping/foaming/gasketing/lubing. You will not only not like it any more, you will start to outright hate it. You will despise any minute that you are forced to work with the standard layout. It then feels like covering quite a distance with your first pre-school children's bike. Yes, a nice switch with a nice feel and a nice sound are very good things to a keyboard, but waaay down the priority list (at least my priority list). Implementing that in a standard layout keyboard (no matter whether tkl, 75%, 60%, etc), for me feels like applying fancy 19" aluminium, multicolored wheel rims with low profile tires and a race car suspension to a 150 years old horse carriage (that is about the age of the standard layout). That is perfectly fine if you like horse carriages and consider those wheels are the only things missing. However, I would not like to work with that. Ooops, that sounded way more hostile than intended. I appologize for any offense. I really meant it when I say I respect your choice. Maybe I just want to say it would not be mine.

[@oredaze]

@@miramallo30 I respect your opinion and you may be right. I started to think about how to reduce the effect of plasticky/hollow sounding keyboards(aka. not gasket mounts). Maybe if I drop the idea of a case altogether and DIY something to protect the pcb, I can achieve split kbd life. The idea came when I noticed that during assembly before I put the keyboard in the case the sound and feel was actually acceptable. Cases are evil. I wish I got the idea sooner. What do you think could be used for this? Switches on the other hand... there is no reason to compromise there. Highly recommend KTT strawberry for example.

[@prokrigaming3771]

Hey you can add this to use mouse in neovim "set mouse=a"

[@cwei9581]

After watching my software tech lead work with a split keyboard, I’ve been itching to get a corne. However I find parts picking and the steep learning curve rather intimidating.

[@AirKiter]

Have you tried adding the zmk setting for improving BT Power, It really improved my iris rev range when I added it, although I don't remember how it is called.

[@joseanmartinez]

Hey! Currently the bluetooth functionality is working pretty well for me, but I'll check that out, thanks for the tip!

[@user-ok2xf3zj9t]

Nice! You have a "10" key on your Layer 1 ;)

[@morpheus4564]

I have to build it too. 🎉

[@BrazenNL]

How do you use C-S? Left pinky on both keys?

[@tokimaheryramarozaka2116]

Coming back to this video : how bad was the interference / latency on the corne wireless ? Planning on buying a wireless one for work. Wired one stays at home.

[@Empty_Vima]

Have you tried magnetic cable?

[@abdulkohhar4287]

i really want to try, but afraid the learning curve will affect my performance in workspace

[@kouhaiii3182]

did i miss it or was there no f11 and f12 keys on any of the layers

[@peanutadventures]

How is typing things that have frequent alternation between letters, numbers, and symbols? Think passwords, or c++ templates/namespace scopes, css, html. It seems like it would be annoying to have to keep jumping between layers to go from letter to symbol to number to symbol to letter...you get it.

[@miramallo30]

With some practice, it is ok. It is no big difference to switching between lower/upper case by shift. Switching between layers is less of a problem than being familiar with the actual position of the symbol. So as long as you need to actually think about where the corresponding key is, it is a bit anoying. As soon as you are familiar with your symbol positions, they nearly write themselves.

[@devabdul]

I use two android phones as keyboard, i build a app with design a custom layout and functionality. Is its work fine. - Keystroke sound disturb me while coding with thinking. My typing speed is 130+

[@millennialsdev]

I would like to try a split keyboard, You paid for that 200$? Because I see also the Ergodox!

[@ze2like]

Do you really have that "10" key ? 😅 Very nice keeb and layout btw.

[@mma93067]

Why not just connect both via Bluetooth directly to the PC? Are there issues due to key combinations? Have you tried using plain AA batteries instead of a cable ?

[@disarmyouwitha]

I just took a bunch of keys off my moonlander, to get down to a 6x3+3 and get my layout setup in preparation for my first Corne build! EDIT: Where did you get that travel case with the perfect corne shaped foam cut out?? EDIT edit: Checked the links, thanks!

[@typingcat]

Does the QMK or something handle encryption? I mean, it's keyboard and it's wireless. Without encryption, your passwords can leak.

[@YanDoroshenko]

Are the OLEDs that bad in terms of power consumption? I am kinda on the fence on whether to use them.

[@joseanmartinez]

They seem to drain the battery substantially. I’ve considered trying out the “nice!view” screens which should be more power efficient but haven’t tried yet.

[@YanDoroshenko]

@@joseanmartinez Yeah, the e-ink ones look fascinating, but the price...

[@joseanmartinez]

@@YanDoroshenko Yeah, it can be an expensive hobby for sure. I personally can generally make do without the oleds.

[@xaviercruz2834]

Hi, can you ? share the file to keymap.c, please. regrats

[@kamalkamals]

for normal people how can buy this split keyboard corne without build it from scratch ?

[@h4ckkk]

I think it will tricky to type in vim d1j with this keyboard ))

[@arwema]

is there a comparable model I can buy just off-the-shelf: wireless and portable

[@joseanmartinez]

Hey! Wireless split keyboards like this are harder to find off the shelf. There are split keyboards like the Ergodox EZ or Moonlander that are good off the shelf alternatives, but they aren't wireless and are bigger than the corne. One option I've seen is buying from an etsy seller that builds the wireless corne or similar keyboard for you and sends you everything ready to go, and you can then further customize it, especially when it comes to configuring custom layers with firmware like ZMK which is a really nice part of having a keyboard like this. Hope that helps!

[@disbkz]

All is good, may be you would be faster at some point, but you would be keyboard dependent, which is unique and only you have. your productivity will fall drastically when you have to work with conventional one. So, the logic is good and need to be refined, otherwise the result is loss of huge amount of time and energy.

[@jain-d1]

This is real engineering.

[@renaldiarlin7919]

can I buy this

[@ccjoy7935]

非常有趣

[@smotch7533]

how did you make a 10 key?

[@UnderProxy]

probably he just edited it wrong and meant 0

[@Viralplace]

I would like to try that... But I'm afraid it's not comfortable and it's so expensive!!!... now I'm using a mechanical keyboard 63k

[@AirKiter]

Bro wtf we have literally the same journey. Kinda scary, I got my anne pro 60% about 2 years go then I build an iris rev (Wireless), and now I'm building my corne...

[@AirKiter]

I've also code with vim...

[@joseanmartinez]

Awesome! That sounds like a very similar journey to mine for sure. I've really enjoyed using both the Iris and Corne keyboards, hope you enjoy using your new Corne!

[@typingcat]

Couldn't it be made to use wireless charging, using regular smartphone wireless charging pad? I really do hate inserting/removing cables to charge things. There are so many things that require that, and it's tiresome.

[@cook7772]

Unfortunately you have to make it yourself if you want it wireless. Very nice on making it.

[@mozaic_channel]

I need the optional microcontroller to re-wire my brain to use it. Joking aside, awesome channel.

[@sinchrotron]

>tmux >Vim >For programming >Each side of the keyboard has microcontrollers Bro, I have some bad news for you

[@13Wirrlicht42]

Reupload because of master and slave?!🤨

[@snorkypie]

Haha, came here to ask the same. We live in a sad world where stuff can't be called by their real names..

[@amichaimantinband9153]

I think it’s natural making sure viewers aren't offended if possible, especially since the video will be up forever.

[@13Wirrlicht42]

@@snorkypie True!

[@13Wirrlicht42]

@@amichaimantinband9153 Not having to learn a new term for an established term is natural for me. Language if fluid, i know. A molten snowflake too. I'm not.

[@eyehear10]

@@13Wirrlicht42 keep using the words then wtf are you complaining

[@thecodealchemist7095]

HI how do you type the number keys on this keyboard, been doing a lot of research into keebs lately i want me a custom built something similar, but dovrak, not sure if that's even possible?

[@miramallo30]

The number keys are accessible by holding the "lower-layer-key" (middle button of left thumb cluster) and then tap the corresponding key on the lower two rows of the left side. So 1 is lower-layer-key + A, 2 is lower-layer-key + S, and so on. You may completely customize your layout and apply any layout you like. Also Dvorak. You may change it at any time back and forth or even elaborate your own layout.