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Fat Bee
Cassio Zen's Fat Bee is a row-staggered monoblock split with fixed tenting angle.
Published August 7, 2024
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Teased last week, the Fat Bee by Cassio Zen can be a smooth transition to a healthier typing experience despite the classic row stagger: it is gently split, has fixed tenting, and an integrated palm rest.
Mixing a familiar layout with scientifically-proven ergonomic principles – Cassio.
According to the author, Fat Bee offers ergonomic benefits in a package that looks and feels familiar, designed to be approachable by users with varying typing techniques.
In addition, the often problematic 6 and B keys are centralized.
Specs
- 69 keys, number row, arrow cluster
- low-pro Choc
- handwired prototype, PCB is being tested
- 3D printed case, 6° tenting
- integrated palm rest
Resources
Published on Wed 7th Aug 2024. Featured in KBD #172.
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