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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
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
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
Printing usable, good-quality keycaps on an FDM 3D printer is very much possible. Despite what you may have heard, a resin printer is not required. However, there are some challenges and practicalities to keep in mind. Here’s what I learned about 3d printing keycaps.
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)