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I've been considering a custom keyboard setup and have thought about this for a while now. In summary: the custom keyboard part supply chain seems robust since
by philipswood 4y ago
I've been considering a custom keyboard setup and have thought about this for a while now.
In summary: the custom keyboard part supply chain seems robust since it's intertwined with the standard keyboard industry. If you stick to components used for normal keyboards or from other stable industries you should always be able to source the parts.
Yes, you are committing to building your own keyboards for life, but the construction techniques are usually not that exotic so this should be manageable. (In addition learning to make your own keyboard should teach you some skills that probably has other uses.)
Making your own gives you some long term assurance. Unlike e.g. the Data hand, which I understand is now unobtanium, something like the Ergodox will be something you should have available for life should you choose to.
- microtonal 4y agoIt's very easy to build your own keyboard. Most do miss important ergonomic features though, because they are hard to do without mass-production. E.g. many designs lack good palm rests, many are 2D (except the various Dactyl versions), and tenting options are limited and often not as stable as pre-manufactured keyboards. It is fun to make your own keyboard though.