deskthority

@Stabilized:

I know I do not meet the requierements for applying to test the keyboard, but I am curious about if you will "soften" a little the rules so those interested (as myself) will, someday, be able give it a try.

Thanks.

99% of the time, yes.
I learned typewriting (qwerty layout) with an old Olivetti Lexicon 80.
Man, my fingers ache for weeks after the firsts lessons, specially the pinkies. As a result I can achieve an average speed of 70WPM (keyhero speed and only with Spanish texts) easily, but with the drawback ...

Why not build your own with vintage linear switches?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-White-Keyboard-5x5-25-keys-Metal-Panel-SPST-Machine-type-Pushbutton-Switch/130541363513?hash=item1e64df2139:g:d6oAAOSwM4xXb2h-:rk:11:pf:0


BFO-9000 is really easy to assemble,once built the option to have any ...

I had a split BFO 9000 with blue Kailh low profile, and I really liked the keyfeel and ergonomic aspect, but I discovered that for my life I can’t type quickly on them, even after a month of using them. Great keyboard otherwise, you can write your firmware etc.

Here is it compared to an Apple ...

Mmm...Nice one.
Will research a little more on those Tipro keyboards.

Thanks!

My desktop:
One of these rare occasions where the desk was not cluttered by a ton of papers, books and other kind of debris..

Thanks for the info.
But 2*64 keys are far more than I will need ever.

Ok. I'll plunge onto ErgoDox more deeply, and see what tickles my fancy.

I think it'll be better to stay away from soldering right now and let the pros do the job.

So far my choice has narrowed to:
- Ergodox
- Cherry Switches
- Pre-built

Thanks for your advice, Muirium.

Sorry if this thread doesn't belong here.

I looked through the wiki and ortholinear keyboards caught my eye, splitted ones specially.
As I visited some of the sellers, I had trouble trying to decide which switches, caps or PCB will fit me better.
So I need some kind advice about some questions ...

Mine:
PS/2 is clearly better than USB.

that's not unpopular. that's just the Truth

It has benifits that are nice but I just use it because it frees up a usb port :o

It is unpopular for the 99,99% people outside this forum, then. :mrgreen:
Just watch their faces as they stare at that rounded ...

Mine:
PS/2 is clearly better than USB.

Thanks.
There is a lot of stuff and info here.
Right now I'm with the wiki and trying to assimilate all those new concepts.

But ortholinear has picked my attention.

Hi everyone,

Newcomer to the forums here.
English is not my main language, so sorry for all the typos I'll do.

I've been always fascinated by mechanical keyboards, as they were the first keyboards I typed on (back in 1986), but never owned one.
I'll fix that, for sure.

As of now, I'm using the ...