Typing with Glove80
Setting up Glove80 for comfortable typing
Glove80 has been designed to encourage good typing postures. For an overview of Glove80’s
ergonomic design features and the rationale behind Glove80, please read The Ergonomic
Design of Glove80 Split Contoured Keyboard2.
Here are quick instructions:
1. Make sure you have a properly set up and comfortable desk and chair, or alternatively a
standing desk.
2. Level the Glove80 such that all legs are touching the desk by adjusting the height of
each adjustable leg.
Hint: Start by adjusting the adjustable legs, until the fixed-height leg is touching the desk.
Then adjust the adjustable legs until all legs are touching the desk.
3. Attach the palm rest to each half of your Glove80.
Note: you can type on your Glove80 without the palm rests. However for maximum
comfort, we recommend attaching the palm rests.
4. Place the two halves in a comfortable position, such that:
● The two halves are separated at a distance suitable for your shoulder width;
● Your wrists are straight when viewed from above, i.e. no ulnar deviation;
● Your forearms are horizontal or slightly pointing downwards when you place your palms
on the palm rests. If necessary, please re-adjust your desk and chair.
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5. Place your fingers on the highlighted keys in the image below. This is the typical rest
position for your fingers, also known as the “home row”.
2https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ergonomic-design-glove80-split-contoured-keyboard-moergo.
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