qmk_firmware/layouts/community/ortho_4x12/buswerks/readme.md

Buswerks' 4x12 Ortholinear Layout

For use on Planck, Let's Split, and similar keyboards

Layout Overview

• Main Layer
  • An additional shift key is located on the right space key (only works for grid layouts)
  • Enter is located on the Raise key (layer-tap)
  • The left and right shift keys function as Space Cadet shift keys
  • The bottom left key is the Adjust modifier
  • Escape is in the traditional Caps Lock position
    • Holding down the escape key acts as LGUI (intended for macOS use)
• Lower
  • There is a numpad on the right hand (4, 5, and 6 are located under JKL/NEI/HTN)
  • Plus and minus keys are located to the right of the numpad
  • All other symbols are located on the other side of the keyboard, in a somewhat logical order
    • Symbols from the number row are in order, starting on the left pinky.
    • Equals and underscore are in easily accessible spots, because they are more commonly used in programming
    • The ampersand is less common, so it is moved to the right of the equals symbol
• Raise
  • Vim-style arrow keys
    • Above the arrow keys are media controls
    • Below are home, end, pgup, and pgdn
  • The left hand has all three types of braces
    • Curly braces are under the index and middle fingers for easy access during programming, and because parentheses are already available through Space Cadet shift
• Adjust
  • Function keys are located along the top row (reset is moved to accommodate this)