Parrot 60 is a mechanical keyboard based on the Parrot physical layout and the Parrot function layer.
Parrot 60 ANSI is a mechanical keyboard based on the ANSI physical layout and the Parrot function layer.
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Parrot function layer makes it lovely to use 60% keyboards.
The principal design of the function layer is based on Vi style commands easy to remember.
| Virtual key | Physical key | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Arrows | h, j, k, l |
The arrow keys are the same for Vi arrow keys (ADM-3A terminals) |
Escape |
` |
|
Insert |
i |
|
Delete |
x |
The Delete key is the same for Vi delete key |
Home |
b |
The Home key mostly means begin |
End |
e |
|
Page Up |
u |
|
Page Down |
d |
|
Print Screen |
Enter |
|
Scroll Lock |
Caps Lock |
The Scroll Lock key can use the same LED |
Pause |
Space |
|
Calculator |
c |
|
Mail |
m |
|
| Profile | p |
|
| Reset | r |
|
Fn |
f |
|
Play/Pause |
' |
The " character looks like the Pause character (⏸) |
Stop |
; |
|
Previous Track |
« |
The « character looks like the Previous Track character (⏮) |
Next Track |
» |
The » character looks like the Next Track character (⏭) |
Volume Down |
[ |
The [ character looks like the begin of a bar |
Volume Up |
] |
The ] character looks like the end of a bar |
Mute |
\ |
The \ character looks like the Mute character (🔇) |
Select Media |
/ |
The combination Fn+p toggles the profile;
The combination Fn+r (5 sec.) resets the custom profile.
Parrot mimics.
Add a custom key:
- Press
Fn+pto toggle into the custom profile; - Press
Fn+Appfor 5 seconds to enter the programming mode (turn on the LED); - Enter the key (start blinking the LED);
- Assign the keys;
- Press
Fn+Enterto save the key (stop blinking the LED); - Press
Fn+Appto exit the programming mode (turn off the LED).
Restore a custom key:
- Press
Fn+Appto enter the programming mode (turn on the LED); - Enter the key (start blinking the LED);
- Press
Fn+Backspaceto restore the key (stop blinking the LED); - Press
Fn+Appto exit the programming mode (turn off the LED).
The Space bar uses a white light for programming mode.
Lock light indicators use RGB light:
- The
Caps Lockkey toggles a blue light (Caps Lock); - The
Scroll Lockkey toggles a red light (Fn+Caps Lock); - The
Num Lockkey toggles a green light (Fn+Alt Gr+Caps Lock); - The
Caps LockandScroll Lockkeys toggle a magenta light; - The
Caps LockandNum Lockkeys toggle a cyan light; - The
Scroll LockandNum Lockkeys toggle a yellow light.
Parrot function layer aims to increase comfort while using Vi arrow keys.
The extra arrows are easy to remember and ergonomic to use.
| Virtual key | Physical key | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Left arrow | , |
The < character looks like the left arrow |
| Right arrow | . |
The > character looks like the right arrow |
The combination Shift+Space swaps the keys for one-shot.
Parentheses are also accessible from the Shift keys with single tapping.
| Switch | Off | On |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windows and GNU/Linux physical layout | Mac physical layout |
| 2 | Extra non-US Backslash and Pipe key | Extra non-US Hash and Tilde key |
| 3 | Backtick key |
Escape key |
- Invert position of
Win(Windows),Super(GNU/Linux),Cmd(Mac) keys withAltkey; - Change non-US keys;
- Switch
Escapekey andBacktick.
Parrot is colorful.
The function layer control and media keys are easily discernable.
- Why Parrot physical layout comes with 62 keys instead of 61
- Why Parrot function layer have extra arrow keys
Parrot physical layout is designed to work well with both ANSI and ISO layouts and many have 62 keys.
Parrot function layer have extra arrow keys to leverage ergonomics. The left/right arrows are easier to press using a lower row.
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| Arrows | Layout | Macro | Media |
|---|---|---|---|
← |
⌘ |
↺ |
⏮ |
↓ |
⌥ |
∞ |
⏭ |
↑ |
⇧ |
⇆ |
⏹ |
→ |
⇪ |
⊙ |
⏯ |
⏎ |
⊝ |
🔈 |
|
← |
🔇 |
||
↹ |
🔉 |
||
⇳ |
🔊 |
||
⇭ |
🎶 |
The overall designed is inspired by memorable pieces of hardware, including the Space Cadet keyboard and the ADM-3A display terminal. The original mechanical prototype was based on the GH60.
