The DES Keycap Profile: 3D Printing and Using Very Nice Keycaps

The Distorted Ellipsoidal Saddle (DES) profile is a sculpted Cherry MX keycap profile with a unique look and feel. I’m currently using MT3 and greatly enjoying it, but I’m always looking for potentially better options. Since I just built a new keyboard (the Charybdis), now seems like a great time to try out a new … Continue reading The DES Keycap Profile: 3D Printing and Using Very Nice Keycaps

Building the Charybdis – A Split Ergomechanical Keyboard with Trackball

Over the past few weeks, I slowly worked on my first significant electronics project: building an ergonomic mechanical keyboard, the Bastard Keyboards Charybdis. I even spiced things up by making the keyboard hot-swappable, a feature not offered by the authoritative design. I was initially intimidated, given my lack of experience in this type of work; … Continue reading Building the Charybdis – A Split Ergomechanical Keyboard with Trackball

3 month review of custom Dactyl Manuform Keyboard with Trackball

6 months ago, after performing a great deal of research, I ordered a trackball-equipped custom Dactyl Manuform keyboard from Wylderbuilds (see my previous article for my rationale). 3 months ago, I received the keyboard and I’ve been using it ever since. Overall, it’s been a good experience – I learned a great deal, I’ve had … Continue reading 3 month review of custom Dactyl Manuform Keyboard with Trackball

2023 Free / Open Source Software Accomplishments

I find it hard to believe, but it is true: another year has wrapped up. With the conclusion of 2023, I’m looking back at some of my free and open-source software accomplishments over those 12 months. My contributions are, once again, all over the place: different languages, industries, technology stacks, and architectural layers. I made … Continue reading 2023 Free / Open Source Software Accomplishments

Ordering a Custom Built Dactyl Manuform Keyboard

I previously decided upon a custom Dactyl Manuform with Thumb Cluster Trackball as my next keyboard. Because it’s a custom keyboard, there are a lot of decisions to make: which builder to order from, size, RGB, wired / wireless, thumb cluster configurations, encoders (how many and where to place them), and material (resin or PLA). … Continue reading Ordering a Custom Built Dactyl Manuform Keyboard

Looking at Some of the Most Popular Ergonomic, Mechanical Keyboards and Selecting One (Spoiler Alert: I Picked The Dactyl Manuform with Trackball)

I’ve exclusively used Microsoft ergonomic keyboards (first the Natural Ergonomic 4000 then the Sculpt – both of which have been discontinued) for a long time. For a pointing device, I used the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse until it failed; I’m now using an Anker vertical mouse. These keyboards and mice have been great. However, I … Continue reading Looking at Some of the Most Popular Ergonomic, Mechanical Keyboards and Selecting One (Spoiler Alert: I Picked The Dactyl Manuform with Trackball)

Why Do I Keep Getting Certifications?

I recently became a Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect. This certification expands on my existing extensive array of credentials including 8 AWS certifications, CISSP, and VMware Spring Professional. Which begs the question: why do I have so many certifications and why do I keep getting more? There has been much written about professional certifications … Continue reading Why Do I Keep Getting Certifications?