HandyWork
HandyWork is an ergonomic keyboard project for the Framework 16 by Axel Voitier, designed as a custom input module with staggered columnar layouts. It proposes 8 different layouts fitting the A1 design space, from a minimalist 36-key (5×3) Miryoku-compatible layout up to a 50-key (6×4) layout for users who prefer fewer layers12.
Design
HandyWork uses staggered columns with offsets inspired by popular ergo designs (Kyria, YAEMK, Handy). The middle, ring, pinky, and outer columns are splayed at 5–10–15–25 degree angles. Each layout variant has a printable version for testing, along with Ergogen YAML files and Keyboard Layout Editor JSON files2.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Creator | Axel Voitier |
| Form factor | Framework 16 input module (A1 size) |
| Layouts | 8 variants (36–50 keys) |
| Column stagger | Kyria + YAEMK + Handy inspired |
| Splay | 5–10–15–25° (absolute) or 5–5–5–5° (relative) |
| Source | GitHub |
Variants
| Layout | Keys | Features |
|---|---|---|
| 5×3 | 36 | Minimalist, Miryoku-compatible |
| 5×3 with mods | 42 | Direct modifier keys on outer columns |
| 5×3 with nav | 40 | Dedicated navigation cluster in center |
| 5×3 with mods + nav | 46 | Both direct modifiers and nav keys |
| 5×4 | 46 | Number row added |
| 5×4 with nav | 50 | Number row + nav cluster |
| 6×3 | 42 | Extra column for pinky |
| 6×4 | 50 | Full 6-column with number row |