These are my personal notes - last update feb 13, 2025
Wrist pads make typing more comfortable by giving your wrists a soft place to rest and reducing strain.
Silicon Support Cushion Notebook Wrist Sticker Palm Rests Pad Laptop Touch Pad Mat Touch Bar Wrist Pad Laptop Wrist Pads Wrist Rest Mat
WavePads by PostureUp – Original Two Pack Adjustable Wrist Rests for Laptop and Keyboard Ergonomic Memory Foam Laptop Wrist Pads for Wrist Pain & Carpal Tunnel Relief, Memory Foam Wrist Support Pad
MoErgo Choc Cylindrical (MCC) keycaps are designed for Kailh Choc switches with a cylindrical shape, offering a unique typing experience compared to traditional concave or convex profiles. Ergonomically sculpted with varying row heights, they reduce strain and improve comfort over long typing sessions. Their curved design (like a half-pipe) runs up and down the columns, making them ideal for column-staggered boards like the Glove80. This allows fingers to move smoothly between the keys without hitting the edges. Unlike MBK, MCC keycaps have walls only on the left and right sides, not top and bottom, for easier finger movement. MCC vs MBK
Max Burger Keycaps (MBK) refers to a low-profile keycap design for Kailh Choc switches. These keycaps have a flat surface with "walls" on all four sides (the edges are higher than the middle of the keycap). This design works better for row-staggered boards, where your fingers move diagonally, as the walls help guide your fingers to the center of the key. Unlike MCC, MBK keycaps maintain a uniform height and profile, making them popular for ultra-low-profile keyboards.
MBK Convex Keycaps are an exception, as their shape can work well for thumb keys. Their surface is curved outward (convex), providing a more comfortable press from different angles. They share the same low-profile design as standard MBK keycaps but with a bulging, outward curve for improved comfort and usability on frequently pressed keys like thumbs.
Understanding Keycap Materials: ABS, PBT, and POM
Max Burger Keycaps (MBK) named after the designer Max Burger. These low-profile keycaps are designed for Kailh Choc switches and offer an almost flat, uniform shape for a comfortable, simple typing experience.
MoErgo MBK Convex POM Keycap - White
The right side of the Glove80 always communicates with the left side via Bluetooth Low Energy, even when both halves are connected by a USB cable. The USB connection on the right side is used only for power and flashing.
It is not possible to fully disable Bluetooth and rely solely on a wired connection for both halves of the Glove80 keyboard. The left side serves as the "brain," communicating with the host computer. The right side sends keystrokes wirelessly to the left side, which then transmits them to the computer over USB or Bluetooth.
The split USB cable supplied by MoErgo includes a built-in USB hub, allowing simultaneous data and power connections.
It’s not required for normal use or Glove80 firmware updates.
The left half connects to your computer via USB and handles all data.
The right half normally communicates with the left half via Bluetooth.
You may still find this split cable useful for:
Simplifying firmware flashing – lets you connect both halves via USB at once.
Charging both halves simultaneously.
The MoErgo cable has an integrated hub, so it can do simultaneous data transfer. This is optional and not required!
The connector until the Y split is 15cm.
Alternatives that can support data according to their specs:
RUXELY USB Male to Dual USB-C Female Splitter - amazon - google confirmed working
Vention USB 2.0 A Male to Dual USB-C Male Y-Splitter Cable Aluminum Alloy Type here
Anker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft, 140W, Braided)
❌ My understanding is that one of them (whichever the system negotiates first) gets the data connection.
Magnetic Cable Connector Mobile Phone Cable Adapter Micro USB Magnetic Tips Magnet Charger Plug Type C Adapter
DON'T USE THESE WITH THE MOERGO GLOVE80!
IT POSES A RISK OF DAMAGING YOUR GLOVE80 AND BREAKS WARRANTY.
Important Note: Avoid Using Magnetic USB-C Cable Adapters
While Magnetic USB-C Cable adapters may seem convenient, we strongly advise against their use with the MoErgo Glove80. Here’s why:
Compatibility Risks: Magnetic cables often deviate from official USB-C standards, leading to potential compatibility issues. Using them might result in unexpected behavior or damage to your device.
Static Electricity Hazard: The exposed pins in magnetic connectors make devices susceptible to static electricity. This could harm your MoErgo Glove80 if you accidentally touch the pins.
Data Loss and Instability: Magnetic cables can suffer from connection instability and data loss due to electronic noise. Opting for standard USB-C cables ensures reliable performance.
High Voltage Exposure: Poorly made magnetic cables may accidentally expose high voltage during connection. This poses a safety risk.
Lack of Industry Standard: Magnetic-tipped cables lack an official definition within the USB-C specification. Stick to certified USB-C cables to avoid potential damage.
Key tilters are small accessories that adjust the angle of keycaps on Kailh Choc switches for improved ergonomics and typing comfort.
You can print them with a 3d printer or get them in several shops:
print link1 - print link2
Etsy is a good place to search for choc v1 tilters
https://www.etsy.com/search?q=Kailh+Choc+v1+Tilters+adapters
Preventing dust when not using it beats cleaning it later. I use a record player dust cover from Aliexpress that keeps my Glove80 cozy and crumb-free while it chills on my desk during my absence, so the keys stay spotless and ready for action when I return. Got it fo a few euros on Aliexpress.
Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT dust cover
This works great for cleaning if you don’t have compressed air. Hold the Glove80 upside down and let the soft paintbrush bristles do their job, gently brushing away the dust.
Masqueey : Based on @Felborn's suggestion, I got some magic cloth wrap as a new sleeve for the Glove and it is fantastic. (They do have other prints if you don't like my cow one 😉)
If you search for Magic Cloth Wrap, you should be able to find them easily. Makes the keyboard a ton more portable but still more protected than a shirt.
I found found them on Ali Express with "magic cloth wrap",I have them in size 45x45cm:
Not tested but from other keyboard communtities:
https://www.fjallraven.com/us/en-us/bags-gear/backpacks-bags/shoulder-bags/vardag-shoulder-bag-6/
M: My hands are so sweaty I can barely type before getting too uncomfortable with the keyboard.
There is one thing that fixed it completely for me and it's these bad boys
In labs people keep them on the whole day so why not
Source on Discord
When your device slides on the desk, it's often due to dust accumulating on the silicone feet. Silicone surfaces are prone to attracting dust due to their inherent tackiness and static properties. To minimize dust accumulation:
Clean the Desk Surface: Use a microfiber cloth to remove dust and debris from your desk. For stubborn spots, lightly dampen the cloth with a wood-safe cleaner, ensuring you don't oversaturate the surface to protect the wood finish.
Clean the Silicone Feet!!!: Gently wipe the silicone feet with a damp cloth to remove dust and grime. Ensure the feet are completely dry before placing the device back on the desk to prevent slipping.
Regular maintenance of both the desk surface and the silicone feet will help prevent unwanted movement of your device.
This Video clean desk and Glove80 feet 👀
arelingl: "There is really no reason to put any weight to the keyboard. Just use some silicon deskmate(even the one you can use for a cooking)
Silicon feets on glove plus silicon on mate - no movement at all."
Source
Silicone bumper: 10mm diameter X 1.5mm spherical
10mm diameter. 1.5mm thick - source
Search Link
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/33028826673.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt
These rounded bumpers are better suitable if you have highter tenting angle
Google these