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I use Dvorak and work on a diverse range of systems (rdp, Citrix, vms, etc). The biggest technical problem is random software not respecting your host OS key ma

I use Dvorak and work on a diverse range of systems (rdp, Citrix, vms, etc). The biggest technical problem is random software not respecting your host OS key map. I also get bad knots in my back from unsplit keyboards. Buying a dygma raise after two failed ergodox attempts (meaning my split keyboard attempts are probably close to $1500aud) was absolutely worth it. It solved both issues, the former by supporting programmability. I can also move the keyboard to random computers without issues. Please consider buying a programmable keyboard instead of X11 hacks, i say this as someone who put up with the problems for a decade.

TacticalCoder 5y ago
> Please consider buying a programmable keyboard instead of X11 hacks, i say this as someone who put up with the problems for a decade. I know but... I'm using a HHKB Pro JP since forever: Topre is my "end game" switch. Some modded their HHKB Pro 2 with a programmable controller but I'm not sure the mod is compatible with an HHKB Pro JP. Sadly the whole custom keyboard community is basically 99.9% cherry switches, 0.1% other switches and 0% Topre so no luck for me there. There are physical layouts that I do appreciate but zero switch that I like (I tried everything, from Model M s to ALPS to every Cherry color under the sun) besides Topre. > Buying a dygma raise I cannot type on a split keyboard that has the '6' on the left part. I don't care if the travel is shorter for the left hand: I actually learned touch-typing from a secretary and she taught me to type the '6' with the right hand. Decades ago. There's no going back ; ) Conceptually it also scratches me the wrong way that left index gets to hit 4,5 and 6 while right index only gets to hit 7. It feels just wrong : )
- hsbauauvhabzb 5y ago
  Sorry I literally meant consider, not ‘you must’ in a passive aggressive way :) I’m surprised the HHB line aren’t fully programmable, and a quick google hasnt found any home-rolled firmware mods. Always wondered about usb middleware that remaps keys dynamically, but I’m glad you’ve thought about it!

TacticalCoder 5y ago

> Please consider buying a programmable keyboard instead of X11 hacks, i say this as someone who put up with the problems for a decade. I know but... I'm using a HHKB Pro JP since forever: Topre is my "end game" switch. Some modded their HHKB Pro 2 with a programmable controller but I'm not sure the mod is compatible with an HHKB Pro JP. Sadly the whole custom keyboard community is basically 99.9% cherry switches, 0.1% other switches and 0% Topre so no luck for me there. There are physical layouts that I do appreciate but zero switch that I like (I tried everything, from Model M s to ALPS to every Cherry color under the sun) besides Topre. > Buying a dygma raise I cannot type on a split keyboard that has the '6' on the left part. I don't care if the travel is shorter for the left hand: I actually learned touch-typing from a secretary and she taught me to type the '6' with the right hand. Decades ago. There's no going back ; ) Conceptually it also scratches me the wrong way that left index gets to hit 4,5 and 6 while right index only gets to hit 7. It feels just wrong : )

hsbauauvhabzb 5y ago
Sorry I literally meant consider, not ‘you must’ in a passive aggressive way :) I’m surprised the HHB line aren’t fully programmable, and a quick google hasnt found any home-rolled firmware mods. Always wondered about usb middleware that remaps keys dynamically, but I’m glad you’ve thought about it!