The Uni v4

Description

The Uni is a minimal, unibody-split-ortholinear keyboard made for stenography.

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
• Composed of three layers: backplate, PCB, and switch plate.
• Much cheaper than a traditional steno / stenography machine.
• US patent pending

• 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
• 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