StenoKeyboards
Polyglot
Polyglot
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Description:
The Polyglot Keyboard offers a fast and efficient typing experience with 42 keys, a sleek design featuring black PCB, white keycaps, and artwork on the backplate. Easily switch between QWERTY and Steno modes, making it perfect for use with Plover. Get the most out of your workflow with the powerful Polyglot Keyboard.
Features:
- No assembly required
- Do steno and qwerty all in one keyboard.
- Each switch's spring weight is 35 grams, and you can replace the springs without desoldering.
- Made to work with Plover's Gemini PR machine settings, see the video for more info
- Composed of three layers: backplate, PCB, and switch plate.
Includes:
- Nice packaging
- The Polyglot keyboard
- USB-C to USB-A cable
Usage
To learn how to install and set up with Plover, please see the Documentation.
You must have Plover installed.
Layout
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Steno mode
Steno mode has the steno layout as well as a utility belt in the middle filled with modifiers and navigation keys.
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Qwerty mode
The traditional qwerty layout in an ortholinear arrangement.
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Toggle Key
The key on the bottom left corner of the second row allows you to switch between the steno and qwerty modes.
- It is as small as a 40 percent keyboard.
Useful Links
Install and setup with Plover: Documentation
Learn the layout: Art of Chording
Practice steno: TypeyType
Specs
- 248mm x 76mm (height ≈ 29.5mm)
- 13u x 4u
- 42 keys
- Gateron Clear 35g switches
- OEM R3 profile keycaps
- Switch plate with cutouts for easy disassembly of switches
- MX Spacing
- Only MX switches are compatible
- The PCB is not hot-swappable
- M2 Screws and Stand-offs
- QMK Gemini PR protocol
- uses the rp2040 chip with 16 megabyte storage
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Preorder Policy
If you preordered a product, please check the product description for the estimated shipping timeline. Usually the wait time is about 2 months. Other products included in the order will ship with the preordered product (except for merch, which will ship separately).
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