Keyboard Height?

[Austin152]

Hell all I check the forum search and it seems there hasn't been a topic on it yet so i thought id bring it up because I was curios.So my question to you guys is do you like using the flip up stands on the bottom of your keyboard or do you run it stock flat on your desk. I would also like to here your opinion as to why you like it the way you have it. Thanks and I hope to spark some conversation!

[Vitalius]

I like it flat because having it higher forces my wrists to bend further back which makes the strain on them greater when I type for extended periods.

It's more comfortable as well. :)

[Denned]

I keep mine raised. Not sure why though. I just find it more relaxing, and it makes it easier for me to hit the right keys.

[Austin Powers]

I was planning to make this thread though. People will think I'm strange. You should make this as a poll. I want to see the result :P

 

I tested on flipping those feet up and down. As a result, elevated keyboard will make me type faster. There is reason why organ keyboards have 1 set of keys up and 1 set down and have an elevated looking.

[Langdon]

I keep mine down. I hear that raising your keyboard (as well as using wrist rests) are not very healthy so I don't use them. 

My mom also broke the feet of my keyboard so even if I did want to use them, I can't. :P

[Austin Powers]

My mom also broke the feet of my keyboard so even if I did want to use them, I can't. :P

 

Mechanical keyboard?

[Austin152]

I was planning to make this thread though. People will think I'm strange. You should make this as a poll. I want to see the result :P

 

I tested on flipping those feet up and down. As a result, elevated keyboard will make me type faster. There is reason why organ keyboards have 1 set of keys up and 1 set down and have an elevated looking.

 

I shall definitely make it a pole!

[Langdon]

Mechanical keyboard?

No, it's just a cheap membrane keyboard that I'm using for now. If it was a mechanical keyboard then I'd be pretty pissed at my mom.

I'm getting my first mechanical soon though! Very excited.

[Austin Powers]

No, it's just a cheap membrane keyboard that I'm using for now. If it was a mechanical keyboard then I'd be pretty pissed at my mom.

I'm getting my first mechanical soon though! Very excited.

 

Mechanical keyboard leg stand should be strong. Otherwise, sue the company for selling an expensive mechanical keyboard with a cheap leg stand. :D

[Austin152]

 

[Dudenstein]

I have them raised up. Even with laptops I have to angle them to type comfortably

[AraSarkisyan]

 

This has to be the shortest post on this forum, but thank you for sharing your thoughts!

[AraSarkisyan]

I use a Ducky wrist rest and i use my Ducky flat. Just feel comfortable that way.

[Magebot]

Actually the feet at the bottom of the board isn't for comfort. Its for people who can't touch type and have to look at the keyboard. It allows them to see the letters easier and actually is supposed to be less ergonomical and having the board flat is better for your wrists.

[TheProfosist]

Usually i prefer the flatter the better meaning feet up/in not down/out. I also always use a wrist rest with all my keyboards which I can nearly no longer live without when typing for extended periods. After switching keycaps on a few of my keyboards that arnt adjustable in height I have noticed that the angle/profile of the keycap really determines how flat or not I want the keyboard most because I couldnt just go and adjust this.

 

I remember a poll on GeekHack way back that threw a wrist rest into the mix as well. If I remember the results correctly the majority was split between feet in/up with wrist rest and feet out/down no wrist rest.

[TheProfosist]

Actually the feet at the bottom of the board isn't for comfort. Its for people who can't touch type and have to look at the keyboard. It allows them to see the letters easier and actually is supposed to be less ergonomical and having the board flat is better for your wrists.

 

this is actually not true at all just look at laptops for a simple example. And in the past it was though that hiogher angle was more ergonomic. this was also back when keyboards came with warnings on them about prolonged useage. The feet are basically to adjust the angle of keyboard to your preferance for the angled keycaps. Early boards Like Model F and Model M sometimes had adjustable or multiple feet. One such board today that has multiple feet is the Happy Hacking Keyboard.

[manon_gfx]

I recently switched to flat, because when it's raised you can develop RSI. I even found it more comfortable after I got used to it.

[MdX MaxX]

I've just recently switched to keeping it flat, and it actually does feel a lot better to type on once you get used to it.

 

Having the back raised really doesn't make sense at all when you think about it. :lol:

[TheProfosist]

I've just recently switched to keeping it flat, and it actually does feel a lot better to type on once you get used to it.

 

Having the back raised really doesn't make sense at all when you think about it. :lol:

 

get a decent wrist rest as well and you might see another comfort improvement as well. I prefer rests 4.25in in width but their very uncommon retail. I have use a 3.5in one and just spaced it a bit from the keyboard. Elite Keyboards have nice leather ones for just about any size keyboard. Otherwise on GeekHack there should be at least one person making custom ones to order. 

[MdX MaxX]

get a decent wrist rest as well and you might see another comfort improvement as well. I prefer rests 4.25in in width but their very uncommon retail. I have use a 3.5in one and just spaced it a bit from the keyboard. Elite Keyboards have nice leather ones for just about any size keyboard. Otherwise on GeekHack there should be at least one person making custom ones to order. 

The Trigger comes with a very nice rubberized wrist rest, and I'm certainly enjoying it.  It makes typing feel that much more fluid.

[TheProfosist]

The Trigger comes with a very nice rubberized wrist rest, and I'm certainly enjoying it.  It makes typing feel that much more fluid.

 

gotcha I had no clue which board you had and I assumed it didnt come wit one as I have had a board come with one since my 7G (like when it launched) o and a POS Xarmor wireless mechanical board which never made it on because it was like a inch wide and flimsy as hell like the rest of the board.

[manon_gfx]

Woops: posted in wrong thread.

[KaminKevCrew]

Often, for keyboard height, I will use an angled aluminum case on my keyboards, however, if I don't have an angled case on the board, I will simply run it flat.

[Magnetorheological]

I always prop it up at an angle with the feet, it's more comfortable for me that way.