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I have been looking for a keyboard, but fails to find one. - ergonomics - wireless (bluetooth or a tiny USB dongle is OK) - mechanical keys - mac cmd-key - belo

by xbeta 6y ago

I have been looking for a keyboard, but fails to find one. - ergonomics - wireless (bluetooth or a tiny USB dongle is OK) - mechanical keys - mac cmd-key - below $200 USD I am not sure why it is so difficult to find one like that :-(

hbosch 6y ago
If you give up the wireless portion of that, you have a ton of options. I have an ortho keyboard, wired, and don't mind the wire at all... for travel it's easy enough (my Preonic keyboard from Massdrop came with a case) and the standard USB-C cable is easily detachable and stows nicely. Plus, it doesn't require a battery. I have a wireless mouse (G Pro Wireless) that is good enough but charging it is pretty annoying.
xudongz 6y ago
I recently developed a high end wireless ErgoDox keyboard [1] though I'm working on a more affordable version that will be announced in March/April. It will be around $200 with all the components (some minor assembly required). If you would like to be notified, please subscribe to my mailing list [2] for "ErgoDox Wireless Lite". If you are interested in details, you can also reach me via email (see profile). [1] https://www.slicemk.com/pages/ergodox-wireless https://www.slicemk.com/pages/ergodox-wireless [2] https://xudongz.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2e46b2d03470daaae50837934&id=6dcb92d819 https://xudongz.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2e46b2d0347...
- chewxy 6y ago
  Do you also offer assembly services? As someone who recently been unable to work on electronic components (small parts, easily swallowable, in a small apartment = danger), I'd highly appreciate it
  - xudongz 6y ago
    Yes, assembly is available. For the current group buy, you can find details for the assembly service here: https://www.slicemk.com/products/ergodox-wireless-assembly https://www.slicemk.com/products/ergodox-wireless-assembly For the planned low end version, assembly will just be installing switches/keycaps (no soldering). A similar assembly service will be available for people who just want to receive a complete keyboard.

by xbeta 6y ago

hbosch 6y ago

If you give up the wireless portion of that, you have a ton of options. I have an ortho keyboard, wired, and don't mind the wire at all... for travel it's easy enough (my Preonic keyboard from Massdrop came with a case) and the standard USB-C cable is easily detachable and stows nicely. Plus, it doesn't require a battery. I have a wireless mouse (G Pro Wireless) that is good enough but charging it is pretty annoying.

xudongz 6y ago

I recently developed a high end wireless ErgoDox keyboard [1] though I'm working on a more affordable version that will be announced in March/April. It will be around $200 with all the components (some minor assembly required). If you would like to be notified, please subscribe to my mailing list [2] for "ErgoDox Wireless Lite". If you are interested in details, you can also reach me via email (see profile). [1] https://www.slicemk.com/pages/ergodox-wireless https://www.slicemk.com/pages/ergodox-wireless [2] https://xudongz.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2e46b2d03470daaae50837934&id=6dcb92d819 https://xudongz.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2e46b2d0347...

chewxy 6y ago
Do you also offer assembly services? As someone who recently been unable to work on electronic components (small parts, easily swallowable, in a small apartment = danger), I'd highly appreciate it
- xudongz 6y ago
  Yes, assembly is available. For the current group buy, you can find details for the assembly service here: https://www.slicemk.com/products/ergodox-wireless-assembly https://www.slicemk.com/products/ergodox-wireless-assembly For the planned low end version, assembly will just be installing switches/keycaps (no soldering). A similar assembly service will be available for people who just want to receive a complete keyboard.