Uni v4
Uni v4
⚠️ Notice: Our newest batch of Uni's came packaged in Polyglot boxes. Expect your Uni to arrive in perfect condition, inside of a Polyglot box.
Description
The Uni v4 keyboard offers an efficient, minimalistic design with an ortholinear layout and fast Gateron Clear switches with only 35g actuation force. Its sleek black PCB and white keycaps are complemented by the Plover bird artwork on the backplate. Built for fast stenography, the Uni v4 is ideal for use with the Plover software.
Features:
- No assembly required
- You can use your normal keyboard and the Uni at the same time
- 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
- Also works with Embedded Steno.
- Composed of three layers: backplate, PCB, and switch plate.
- Much cheaper than a traditional steno/stenography machine.
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US Design Patent Granted
Includes:
- Nice packaging
- The Uni v4 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
- Thumb numbers
- Split S
- Split asterisks
- Keys can also be configured in Plover's machine settings.
- The left and right halves are spaced apart for more comfort.
- The thumbs are shifted down by the same amount as the distance between the home row and the spacebar on a regular keyboard.
- 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
- 28 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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The keyboard is all it says it is, but other sites say it is possible to install lapwing so the device works independent of plover, for instance, on a wayland-based linux system.
I have tried installing lapwing per the instructions, but it does not work. The keyboard does not show up as a drive, so I am unable to load the lapwing software.
In addition, the little buttons B and R on the back have no "give" so I am wondering if they work.
Hello, you can use Lapwing with Plover, but if you want to use Lapwing without Plover, Javelin is the only available option. It also seems you are having trouble with the reset buttons behind the keyboard. I sent you a message so we can figure out what's wrong.
Really simple and well made.
An incredible hobbyist keyboard!
Super fast shipping as well
I dont know what to say other than this keyboard is amazing. We beating the world record with this bad boy.
Really enjoying mine. I wonder if they will make a wireless one one day. I would like a wireless Polyglot in the future once I’m faster.
Anyone can learn
Anyone can learn steno. All it takes is a little bit of consistent practice! 200+ WPM is just within reach!
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The keyboard is all it says it is, but other sites say it is possible to install lapwing so the device works independent of plover, for instance, on a wayland-based linux system.
I have tried installing lapwing per the instructions, but it does not work. The keyboard does not show up as a drive, so I am unable to load the lapwing software.
In addition, the little buttons B and R on the back have no "give" so I am wondering if they work.
Hello, you can use Lapwing with Plover, but if you want to use Lapwing without Plover, Javelin is the only available option. It also seems you are having trouble with the reset buttons behind the keyboard. I sent you a message so we can figure out what's wrong.
Really simple and well made.
An incredible hobbyist keyboard!
Super fast shipping as well
I dont know what to say other than this keyboard is amazing. We beating the world record with this bad boy.
Really enjoying mine. I wonder if they will make a wireless one one day. I would like a wireless Polyglot in the future once I’m faster.