Programmable Ergo Pro Keyboard

The Programmable Ergo Pro Keyboard by Matias adds custom programming functionality to the world's original adjustable, separated, mechanical keyswitch keyboard. The Programmable Ergo Pro Keyboard includes all of the features that the Ergo Pro Keyboard models are known for, with the added features of 20 keys being custom-programmable to perform macros up to 60 characters in length. The heavy duty design ensures that this essential input device will hold up to the most intense workloads when high-performance is demanded. The Matias Quiet Click mechanical keyswitches provide superior tactile feedback and the faster typing speeds achievable with mechanical keyswitches, but without the accompanying "click" of the switch and "clack" of the key bottoming out. Connected by a bridging cable, the separate left and right modules of the keyboard can be positioned shoulder-width apart to help people of all builds reduce the health risks associated with ulnar deviation and over-rotation at the shoulder.

The feet on the Programmable Ergo Pro offer two mutually exclusive orientations for the keyboard. The modules can be laterally tented 9° to create the "thumbs up" posture that reduces pronation while typing. Alternatively, the inclination of the keyboard (which is neutral by default) can be adjusted to a negative inclination of 4.5°. The efficient, symmetrical design yields a compact lateral footprint of 14.5" and this, combined with the embedded numeric keypad, greatly reduces the reach to the mouse. The spacious and generously padded palm supports come securely screwed to the keyboard, but can be removed if desired.

The Matias Quiet Click keyswitches also provide better resistance to crumbs and dust, and have a keyswitch rating of 50 million keystrokes. The key cap legends are laser etched and will not wear off even after intensive use. Bonus features include a 3-port hi-speed USB 2.0 hub and special Anti-Ghosting circuitry, which can accommodate the fastest of typing speeds without the fear of dropped characters. The Programmable Ergo Pro is also available in models for both PC and Mac environments.Note: With full separation the distance between index finger to index finger on the home row is around 17.5".

• Matias Quiet Click Mechanical Keyswitches: Custom-engineered by Matias, the durable mechanical keyswitches are quiet enough to use in an office environment, and are almost as quiet as conventional rubber dome keyboards. However, they still provide the tactility and high performance demanded by experienced, proficient typists.
• Tenting and Tilting Options: Three adjustable feet on each side of the keyboard provide the options of tenting the keyboard at a 9° angle or of tilting it at a 4.5° negative tilt, in addition to using it flat.
• Thumb Relief Cutaways: Both keyboard modules have cutaway zones below the space bar and the adjacent key. This lets the thumbs follow through with a full stroke without the side of the thumb making uncomfortable contact with the keyboard housing, especially important when the negative tilt or tenting legs are deployed.
• Narrow Housing: At only 14.5" wide, the Programmable Ergo Pro Keyboard presents a very small footprint for an adjustable or separated keyboard.
• Removable Palm Supports: Heavy duty palm supports, covered in breathable fabric, are securely attached with six large Phillips-head screws but can be removed if preferred.
• Sculpted Key Caps: Slightly concave key caps on the majority of the keys help touch typists remain oriented on the home row, and significantly enhance keying accuracy.
• Large Ctrl Key on the Left Module: The large size and smoothly rounded shape make this frequently accessed modifier key especially easy to target, and more comfortable to hold down. A standard-sized Ctrl key is available on the right module.
• Easy to Reach Navigation and Cursor Keys: Navigation and cursor keys are grouped together, and positioned side-by-side, along the lower right edge of the right-hand module.
• Embedded Numeric Keypad: Much of the reduced width of a compact keyboard is achieved by eliminating the numeric keypad (usually seen on the right-hand side of standard-sized keyboards). The Ergo Pro Keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad on the right-hand module, allowing some keys to function as letters or as a numeric keypad. This embedded numeric keypad can be toggled on and off by holding down the function (Fn) key and pressing the number 6.
• Anti-Ghosting Circuitry: Also called "n-key rollover," anti-ghosting circuitry allows the keyboard to keep up with even the fastest typists without dropping or adding characters.
• Hotkeys for Frequently Used Functions: Dedicated hotkeys for Undo, Cut, Copy and Paste are positioned along the left edge of the keyboard. These hotkeys can also be custom programmed should alternative commands or functions be desired.
• Laser Etched Keys: Legends are burned into the key caps with a laser, so they will never wear off.
• Media Controls: Holding down the function (Fn) key allows access to shortcuts for Volume Up/Down, Mute, Pause/Play, Next Track and Previous Track.
• Built-in USB 2.0 Hub: Three USB 2.0 ports on the keyboard can accommodate connection of additional low-power devices such as flash drives and mice.
• On-Board Programmability: The Programmable Ergo Pro now supports custom programming of macro commands up to approximately 60 characters in length. Simple key combinations put the keyboard into programming mode where macros can be entered, stored or changed as desired. The F1 - F12 keys, the 4 dedicated left-hand hotkeys, both of the split spacebar keys, and the Ctrl and Del keys — a combined total of 20 keys — are available for custom programming.

• Width:
  With no Separation: 14.5" (36.8 cm)
  Bridging Cable length determines overall maximum width.

  • Standard Bridge Cable: 7.25" (18.4 cm)
  • Retractable Bridge Cable: | 17" (43 cm)
• Depth:
  With Palm Pads: 9.0" (22.86 cm)
  Without Palm Pads: 6.5" (16.5 cm):
• Height:
  Flat: 1.3" (3.5 cm)
  Maximum Height - Tented" 2.25" (5.7 cm)
  Maximum Height - Inclined: 1.6" (4 cm)
• Weight: 3.73 lbs (1692 grams)
• Keyswitch Type: Mechanical (Matias Quiet Click tactile sound-damped keyswitch)
• Keyswitch Rating: 50 million actuations
• Peak Key Force: 60 +/- 5 grams
• Key Travel Distance: 3.5 mm
• Bridge Cable Length:
  Standard: 7.25" (18.4 cm)
  Retractable: 17" (43 cm)
• USB 2.0 Hub: 3 USB 2.0 ports for connection of low power devices
• USB Cable Length: 6.5' (2 m) and 3.3' (1 m) cables included
• Interface: USB, (USB-C adapter included with the Mac version)
• Compatibility: PC or Mac with USB Port (physical switch under the right ALT key can reconfigure the PC-legended model to be compatible with Mac systems, and the Mac-legended model to be compatible with PC systems)
  
  
• Warranty: 2 Year Limited
• Package Contents: Programmable Ergo Pro Keyboard (one left and one right module), 7.25" Short Bridge Cable (if the modules are only slightly separated), 17" Retractable Bridge Cable, 6.5' USB Cable, Removable Palm Supports (one left and one right), six Phillips-head screws, User's Manual. (USB-C adapter includedwith the Mac version)

• Make sure the keyboard is properly positioned. Sit in your usual position at your desk and gently square your shoulders. Allow your upper arms to relax to your waist. Lift your forearms at the elbow and extend your fingers so that there is a straight line from your elbow through the centre of your wrist to your middle finger. Place the two halves of the keyboard on your desk or keyboard tray such that your arms and hands can maintain this position as you type. The modules ought to be shoulder width apart.
• Place the mouse on the side of your dominant hand. For most people, the compact design of the keyboard will bring the mouse close enough to the body. However, if your pain is more severe, you can prevent even more movement at the affected shoulder by positioning the mousing side of the keyboard closer to the centre of your body, and then turning it slightly so that your arm can remain perpendicular as you type. You will then be able to reach the mouse with very limited involvement of the shoulder muscles.
• Adjust the Ergo Pro Keyboard to fit "your" specific needs and usage. The range of options for adjustment are there to let you fine-tune the keyboard - take advantage of this factor.
• Monitor the amount of force that you are exerting and pay attention to the tactile notification of switch activation. If you find yourself "bottoming out" on your keystrokes you are exerting unnecessary force. Not only will it tire your hands and fingers more rapidly, the repeated impacts on the finger tips can have a negative impact which can result in hypersensitivity in these areas. Learning where the activation point occurs will let you discontinue downward motion before the keys strike bottom.
• Adjust the keyboard occasionally to see if you have achieved optimum positioning. If you listen to your body it will usually first communicate through discomfort. If you listen at that point and change your usage or behaviour you may well avoid hearing the next level of communication, i.e. pain.