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I use a custom keyboard with a similar columnar stagger. In addition it's small enough that I can reach every key without moving my hands, which means my accura
by alpaca128 5y ago
I use a custom keyboard with a similar columnar stagger. In addition it's small enough that I can reach every key without moving my hands, which means my accuracy is noticeably better. There's no chance I'm ever going back voluntarily. Typing all kinds of symbols all day just doesn't get more comfortable.
This is why I'm always so annoyed by all the "qwerty vs. dvorak" arguments. It's pretty much the least problematic part of conventional keyboard design.
- Oddskar 5y agoCould not agree more. Especially for programmers I would argue that the alphabetical character layout matters so much less than where one reaches special characters and the modifiers. Having used a DIY columnar staggered keyboard for about a year a laptop keyboard feels like using a device that is not designed for humans.
- fleaaaa 5y ago100% agree, most of qwerty keyboard with flat staggered layout as in typewriter is faulty and ancient design yet it's widely adapted for some reason.
- exikyut 5y agoIf I can ask, what sort of custom keyboard? A completely bespoke 3D printed sort of thing, or a combination of different parts?
- alpaca128 5y agoI bought the PCB(Signum 3) and soldered on 42 keys and the controller board. It's got no case but with rubber pads on the bottom it's pretty quiet and thin. I'm planning to build a custom 3d printed one with a comparable layout but fewer keys. Mostly to try some ideas and features.