r/ErgoMechKeyboards • u/ThiceBeno • 2d ago

[help] Most budget friendly ergo split?

Hi everyone! I'm a fairly new finder of this sub, but it seems to have been found at an ironic time. Im a software developer and we had a guy start at work that uses a split keyboard, that started my interest, so I was already looking at them.

I've been using PCs regularly for over 20 years since I was 11, and wouldn't you know it my bad habits and awkward typing/mouse angles caught up to my wrists, Merry Christmas right haha... With my recent diagnosis I decided I should seriously look at getting an ergo split to help and maybe a track ball? Problem is most of these options are way out of my price range especially the prebuilt ones and I don't even have the tools to do the DIY ones even if they are cheaper.

So I'm looking for some help. I'd love some suggestions and thought people have on ergo keyboards and mice (if mice are allowed to talk about in this sub?). Anything I can learn to help the pain in my wrists.

Also looking for what's the best option for budget friendly ergo split to help with wrist problems? This time of year is rough anyway with three kids birthday and wife's birthday all within a month of Christmas. Ideally I'd love to be around $100 but seems that is near impossible. Is there any options in that range, or something near by I could save up for (though not ideal for how my wrists are feeling), or does anyone have a decent old one laying around they'd like to part with.

Thanks a ton, you guys seems like a really cool community looking forward to hanging around!

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u/LockPickingCoder 2d ago

When you say "split" do you mean you actually want two separate boards (which is usually what we mean by split) or would a single board with an ergo design work? I'm mostly asking as there are a few under 100 'alice' options at Keychron, which are ok - to - good boards, as well as they do have a split for $140. Not full on column stagger ergos but could be a way to at least give some relief without breaking the bank. Also not a bad way to ease into ergos.

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u/ThiceBeno 2d ago

I'd like two pieces that tent ideally. From what I've gathered this seems like it'd be my best relief setup. I'll check these out though thanks!!