Kinesis Advantage360 Professional Split Mechanical Keyboard

Product Information

The repository can be cloned directly into the WSL2 instance or accessed through the C: mount point WSL provides by default ( /mnt/c/path-to-repo). The Advantage360 Pro features an ortholinear key configuration (as opposed to staggered), meaning that all the keys arranged into vertical columns. This arrangement may feel unfamiliar at first, but it mirrors your natural finger motion for maximum ergonomics. Three Default Layers Generally the Moonlander is quite appealing. I use it every day and it's great. (I did replace the switches with Zilents. I always use weird switches on my keyboards.) But I'm looking at the Advantage 360 and think they've done a really job, so it's definitely a third option to consider.

Note: Some operating systems wont always treat the drive as ejected after the settings-reset file is flashed, this doesn't mean that the flashing process has failed. Upgrading from V2 to V3 Do not overtax yourself early on, and if necessary try using an online typing tutorial program for some low-pressure practice. Second, the thumb keys on the Advantage2 had unique, taller keycaps for the Ctrl, Alt, Cmd/Win keys. They were much easier to reach. They replaced them with a shorter keycap or, let's say, normalized it with all the other keycaps. Because my Raycast/Alfred (finder applications) and the ESC key are on those keys, I immediately found it cumbersome. Six new hotkeys Navigate to the new PC’s Bluetooth menu and select “Adv360 Pro” to pair this channel (Repeat) Advantage360 Bridge Connector

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One question I had in mind was whether Bluetooth would introduce any lagging. But it works surprisingly excellent. The keyboards wake up from sleep immediately, and you barely feel any latency. It works like it's wired. There was only one issue that I've seen recently. I restarted macOS, and I couldn't type because Bluetooth was disabled. Somehow, plugging a cable into my Advantage360 also didn't work out. I wasn't sure whether it was a Firmware issue or a limitation of ZMK. I'll update the blog post if I find out the main reason. Advantage2 vs Advantage360 Cables: Honestly, I'm baffled they sent us a USB-A to USB-C. I welcome the USB-C ports on the Advantage360; however, I wish it was a USB-C to USB-C cable. The cable quality is very lovely, though, and it's braided. Wait 5 more seconds for LEFT module to fully wake up, and then connect the RIGHT module to your PC or use the battery-power switch to power it on (slide away from the USB port) The non-uniform keys may seem an odd choice and aesthetically a bit ‘minging’ but having lived with it for a little I think it is genuinely useful to discern one key from another, particularly in the thumb clusters. I don’t notice the difference any more but I do appreciate it from a tactility point of view. As it is, you need to be comfortable with a huge price jump over competitors and with getting your hands dirty a little. If you are happy with those caveats, this is a fantastic product. Probably the best of its class.

It's not cheap, but neither was my initial Advantage2. However, it's something I use daily, sometimes up to 8 hours, and I think purchasing and spending this kind of money is OK if it's part of your daily job. At least for me. Wireless Split Design Excellent build quality, wrist rests are comfy, and it's pretty portable (it's in my carryon bag right now). The Pro uses open source ZMK firmware so power users can customize their keyboard layout, add additional layers, and customize various settings and share them with the Kinesis community via the 3rd party GitHub platform. Select your trigger key or key combination (lights will lights will flash slowly). Up to four modifiers may be used as “co-triggers” in concert)Unlike traditional staggered keyboards, the orthogonal layout mirrors the natural motion of your fingers