[lugm.org] Future of Keyboards

[Navindra Umanee]

Hello, 

I've probably been on this mailing list from the very early beginnings.
I have no idea how long but I'm certain I still have all the mail
archives and can find out.

After 25 years in this space, with Linux, Emacs, vi, open source, and
everything else, I decided to take a closer look at the keyboards I was
using. Typing efficiency is everything in our world. I found there's
hacker culture creating keyboards with open design and open source,
truly innovating in a space the mainstream players have allowed to
stagnate:

https://medium.com/@navindra/adventures-with-a-programmable-mechanical-ortholinear-split-ergonomic-keyboard-686d4498091f


Got a 3D printer? Download the designs and print them. Or order
ready-made cases. Print or order the circuit boards, buy chips, and
start soldering. Get awesome keycaps... and even more awesome switches. 

I recently purchased Kailh Speed Gold switches and there's nothing like
them. They click so satisfyingly on actuation, with an awesome tactile
feel, and just the right ramp up in force to avoid bottom out. You feel
so productive and motivated, just typing on them. 

There are all kinds of amazing keyboards out there. Don't want to spend
anything? Understandable -- but if you're not touch typing yet, go do
it! Lots of free programs out there. It's a really good investment.  

Retweet [1] if you like. 

Cheers,
Navin. 

Links:
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[1] https://twitter.com/PrimateCoder/status/1133403559108665344
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