StenoKeyboards
Uni v4
Uni v4
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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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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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