I love separate keypads since sometimes I want it on the right, and sometimes I want it on the left. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Smaller keyboards often sacrifice the Numpad for size and portability, gaming keyboards especially as they see very little use in most games. I saw a post here awhile ago with a keyboard with a numpad on the left side. It probably won't be for a while. Tagline should be: "Now your left hand can press enter too!!". That being said, some games would benefit from the extra keys.. Having a detachable Numpad … Same here. There are left hand keyboards with the numpad on the left. Mini One-Handed Gaming Keyboard Backlight RGB Mechanical USB Wired Gaming Keypad 35 Keys Backlit Illuminated Portable Game Controller Left Hand Mini Keypad Ergonomic Hand Rest … B945 Light Strike Optical Gaming Keyboard by Bloody Gaming | Left Handed Num-pad | RGB LED Bac… keep in mind the numpad came before the mouse, so, for a time, it was completely logical. People always get confused when they see me using it on the left though. now the two are competing for the same space, yeah. Custom numpad – Posted by: u/BrettBr0wn Not all keyboards come with a Numpad as default. I know some left-handed people who use the 'right-handed' keyboard … I'm also interested in your Southpaw kit, pm sent. you could maybe 3d print the plate and case then just hand wire it, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the MechanicalKeyboards community, Continue browsing in r/MechanicalKeyboards. I've always felt the numeric keypad is in the wrong place. I'd love that. Wow, that looks nice. Also known as a numeric keypad, number pad, or ten key. A mechanical numpad makes data entry a breeze. Example. However, the recent popularity of smaller, more portable laptops and mechanical keyboards in “tenkeyless”, compact or mini sizes has left the numpad … How can I go about building it, like should I buy a 60 percent and a numpad pcb, and 3d print a case for it? Where is it from? Maybe when you are ready to buy this one will still be in stock: https://www.primekb.com/collections/keyboards/products/bundle-save. I saw a post here awhile ago with a keyboard with a numpad on the left side. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The goal of this subreddit is to provide daily links to interesting mechanical keyboard content. 760k. 22kb you're like one of my idols >> your boards are perfect. What would be super perfect is if the numpad on the left also had a reversed layout, so your thumb and pinky could function in the same manner as they do when using a numpad with your right hand. I mentioned this a few months ago, it's a great solution if the arrow keys remain on the right-hand side. keep in mind the numpad came before the mouse, so, for a time, it was completely logical. Thanks for the recommendation! One of the main reasons I got a tenkeyless MX Brown instead of keeping my full sized + macro keys MX Brown gaming keyboard that took up monstrous amounts of space and forced me to type waaaay to the right. I’m doing a similar project, separate pcb for numpad & keyboard, then connecting the cables.. it probably would be better to find a full pcb but it will work just as good. I had never thought to look for left handed keyboards, but now it looks like a huge deal. Keyboard lovers Clicking and Clacking in a content rich, friendly place. It's perfect. Also known as a numeric keypad, number pad, or ten key. I have a Southpaw thats unbuilt that i'd sell if you were interested. That is such a nice board. Then, connect the cables? Edit: Very nice keyboard nonetheless! Something even better would be having tenkeyless, and then a separate numpad to the right of the mouse. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. My desk almost feels empty with all the new space I have :D. I'm right handed and find using the num pad with my left hand easier with my left hand . Press J to jump to the feed. I'll be posting it here when I get it fully built. Sadly, I can’t buy anything now, because my bank account needs to rest...but I’ll look into the southpaws in the future. Left side numpad. A numpad is the palm-sized, 17-key section of a standard computer keyboard. In the olden days, when one was using an adding machine, it would be used with the left hand, leaving the right free to write. Keyboard lovers Clicking and Clacking in a content rich, friendly place. The Numpad can be attached to either the right or the left side of your Everest Keyboard, while the Media Dock enjoys its view from the top of the world on the left or right top side… The goal of this subreddit is to provide daily links to interesting mechanical keyboard content. I’ll look into it a little later. How can I go about building it, like should I buy a 60 percent and a numpad pcb, and 3d print a case for it? Keyboard … I'm working on building my first MK, which took a 200+ bite out of my bank account, so maybe a little later. also specs for first keeb: 67g zealios v2, kbdfans frosted acrylic case, dz60, maxkeys york chan sa keycaps, and other stuff. help. Example. You know, that's the first time i've seen a keyboard on this subreddit and thought "i would use the crap out of that" instead of "hey that's pretty cool". Members. Homelex Left-Handed Left Number Keyboard Financial Design Budget Stocks Office (Black) Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard for Business (5KV-00001 ) VELOCIFIRE TKL02 Mechanical Keyboard TKL 87 Key Tenkeyless Ergonomic with Brown Switches, and White LED Backlit for … A numpad is the palm-sized, 17-key section of a standard computer keyboard. I would just buy one thats designed like that. This numpad-on-the left thing seems pretty nifty as well, however I feel like I would have a hard time relearning how to use the numpad with my left hand. :) http://22kbd.com. now the two are competing for the same space, yeah. That's where all numpads should go. Thanks! From my workshop just now. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the MechanicalKeyboards community, Continue browsing in r/MechanicalKeyboards. That would make toggling 3rd person in DayZ so much easier! There are left hand keyboards with the numpad on the left. Having the numeric on the left means one can use the mouse at the same time. I think it's because I'm using my left hand to do most of the typing anything. 4.8k. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Filco Majestouch 2 (JIS Layout), Leopold FC750R, Leopold 660M. Everest Max redefines mechanical keyboards with modularity and customization unlike any other. The goal of this subreddit is to provide daily links to interesting mechanical keyboard content. I think I only use two fingers on my right hand when I type.