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MoErgo Glove80 - User Manual

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Glove80 User Guide
Date: 14 February 2023

Table of Contents

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Summary

The story behind Glove80

Whats in the box?

A look at Glove80

A quick test drive of Glove80

Typing with Glove80

Setting up Glove80 for comfortable typing

Guide to positioning the keyboard and oneself for optimal ergonomic typing posture.

Palm rests

Attaching palm rests

Instructions on how to securely attach the detachable palm rests to the Glove80 keyboard.

Default key layout

Base layer

Explanation of the primary keyboard layer active upon powering on the Glove80.

Lower layer

Magic layer

Details the Magic Layer for controlling Glove80 features like RGB and BT profiles.

Indicators

Caps-lock, num-lock & scroll-lock

Explains the RGB LED indicators for lock key status on the Glove80.

Key layout layer status

Describes how RGB LEDs indicate the currently active keyboard layout layer.

Battery indicators

BT and USB indicators

Explains the RGB indicators for Bluetooth profiles and USB connection status.

Operating Glove80 wirelessly

Introduction

Overview of wireless connectivity options for Glove80 via Bluetooth Low Energy.

Selecting BT Profile and USB-connected device

How to choose between Bluetooth profiles and USB for output.

Troubleshooting

Unpairing from a BLE host

Steps to remove a Bluetooth pairing from Glove80 and the host device.

Unpairing from all BLE hosts

ZMK USB;BT Output Fallback Mechanism

Battery-powered operation

Charging

Instructions on how to charge the Glove80's internal batteries via USB-C.

Battery saving with RGB Underglow

Details automatic battery saving features for the RGB underglow lighting.

Configuring the RGB underglow

Battery saving

Explains how RGB underglow dims or turns off to conserve battery life.

Customizing key layout and swapping keycaps

Customizing key layout

Information on modifying the keyboard layout to suit user preferences and needs.

Glove80 Layout Editor

Introduction to the web-based tool for graphically designing custom Glove80 layouts.

Loading new ZMK firmware onto your Glove80

Putting Glove80 into Bootloader for firmware loading

Entering bootloader mass storage device mode from ZMK

Entering bootloader mass storage device mode on power-up

Alternative method to enter bootloader mode if firmware is corrupted or keys are unassigned.

Replacing keycaps to match key layout

Customizing the tenting angle

Benefits of tenting

Explains how tenting reduces forearm pronation for improved comfort.

How to adjust the tenting angle

Guide on adjusting the keyboard's tenting angle for personalized ergonomics.

For lower angle tenting adjustments

For higher angle adjustments (up to roughly 25;30 degrees)

Instructions for increasing the tenting angle of the keyboard halves.

Appendix: Specification

Ergonomics

Details the ergonomic design features of the Glove80 keyboard.

Keys & Layout

Specifies the number of keys and layout options for the Glove80.

Connectivity

Outlines the wireless and wired connection interfaces supported by Glove80.

Firmware & Configurator

Information on the firmware and configuration tools available for Glove80.

Hardware

Lists the hardware components and specifications of the Glove80.

Customizability

Details the customization options for the Glove80, like custom mounts.

Dimensions

Provides the physical dimensions and weight of the Glove80 keyboard.

Appendix: ZMK

Creating a ZMK config repo and building ZMK firmware the traditional way

Guide to building custom ZMK firmware through a GitHub repository.

Appendix: Custom mounting

How to custom mount

Procedures for attaching the Glove80 to custom mounting solutions.

Leg stud positions

Diagrams detailing the M4 stud locations for custom mounting.

Installing tripod mounting plates

Preparing the non-quick-release tripod mounting plate

Preparing the quick release mounting plate

Steps for preparing the quick-release tripod mounting plate for attachment.

Appendix: More Customizations

Extending the Glove80 electronics

Information on connecting external electronics to the Glove80's GPIO pins.

Sidecar Module

Appendix: Glove80 with switches-not-soldered option

Replacing and soldering key switches

Detailed instructions for replacing and soldering key switches on the Glove80.

Appendix: Compliance and Certifications

USA

FCC compliance information for the Glove80 device in the USA.

Canada

Industry Canada compliance information for the Glove80 device in Canada.

MoErgo Glove80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys80
Keycap MaterialPBT
Hot-swappableYes
FirmwareZMK
Case MaterialPlastic
LayoutSplit ergonomic
ConnectivityUSB-C
RGBPer-key RGB
TypeErgonomic mechanical keyboard
BatteryRechargeable
Switch TypeHot-swappable mechanical (Kailh Choc V1 compatible)
Battery LifeUp to 1 month (depending on usage)