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author: canglong20071221
baseLayouts: [QWERTY]
firmwares: [ZMK]
hasHomeRowMods: true
hasLetterOnThumb: false
hasRotaryEncoder: false
isAutoShiftEnabled: false
isComboEnabled: true
isSplit: true
isTapDanceEnabled: false
keybindings: [Vim]
keyboard: Ferris
keyCount: 34
keymapImage: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/canglong20071221/zmk-config/refs/heads/main/images/my_keymap.svg
keymapUrl:
languages: [English]
layerCount: 5
OS: [Windows, MacOS, Linux]
stagger: columnar
summary: A "Zero Reach" 34-key layout optimized for low-profile Choc switches. Features a virtual number row via vertical barring (pressing the gap between keys), a mouse layer anchored on the middle finger (Hold-E), and reliable Home Row Mods.
title: Vertical Barring Sweep
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thanks a lot for your reminder

This layout is designed specifically for the Ferris Sweep with low-profile Choc switches and flat keycaps (MBK/CFX). It eliminates the need for reaching or dedicated number layers by using "Vertical Barring"—pressing the gap between two vertical keys to actuate them simultaneously.

**Key Features:**
* **Virtual Numbers:** Q+A=1, W+S=2, etc. (Actuated by pressing the gap).
* **Mouse Layer:** Accessed by holding `E` (Left Middle Finger), allowing for stable mouse movement with the right hand (WASD-style on JKLI).
* **Navigation:** Vim-style HJKL on a dedicated layer.
* **Safety:** Home Row Mods are tuned with `require-prior-idle-ms` to prevent accidental triggers during fast typing.
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