How I built a keyboard by hand

Re:How I built a keyboard by hand by pkamb on Monday October 10, 2016 @12:57PM (#12678312)

Cool to see a keyboard without a big spacebar. I've thought that that would be a good way to put multiple additional modifier keys on your thumbs, for things like controlling the arrow keys from the homerow without overloading the standard modifiers.

I even purchased the [Japanese version of my daily keyboard][1] to try this out. Haven't planned the functions or made the switch yet though.

[1]: http://i.imgur.com/9LaxboJ.jpg

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Re:How I built a keyboard by hand by devereaux on Monday October 10, 2016 @02:39PM (#12678985)

We do have very similar tastes :-) I have the exact same one, only with a trackpad and PS2 connectors, because it was so cheap it made sense to reuse my old PS2/USB converters. Thinkpad keyboards are a rare and expansive luxury these days.

The fast tab switch keys next to the arrow is something I need in every keyboard or laptop, to the point I won't buy if there is just the inverted T without any key I can remap to fast-tab switch.

I love this keyboard, what I find disconcerting however is the Japanese writing. I would like to replace all my caps by brand new english caps.

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Re:How I built a keyboard by hand by auganov on Monday October 10, 2016 @05:46PM (#12680007)

A reminder for people considering it: the trackpoint on these is an old version with a lower resolution/sensitivity. If you have multiple displays there's a high chance you won't like it. Even on a sufficiently high res display, it can be somewhat disappointing.

If you want the newest trackpoint you'll need to get the new chiclet usb one[0]. There's a jap version too.

[0] yea, with the inferior (for many) layout unfortunately ;c

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Re:How I built a keyboard by hand by benji-york on Monday October 10, 2016 @04:13PM (#12679492)

As a former Thinkpad travel keyboard user I would like to suggest you check out the Ergodox keyboard or -- my favorite and current daily driver -- the Diverge (http://unikeyboard.io/product/diverge/).

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Re:How I built a keyboard by hand by taejavu on Monday October 10, 2016 @06:28PM (#12680252)

You might like the Filco Minila, I chose it after way to much time spent looking for my ideal daily driver. Liked it so much I bought a second one for home.

https://www.amazon.com/Majestouch-Tactile-Keyboard-FFKB67M-E...

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Re:How I built a keyboard by hand by duerrp on Tuesday October 11, 2016 @05:43AM (#12682805)

The Japanese keyboard layout is great for that! I am using Control on the Muhenkan and Henkan buttons left and right of the space bar and Alt on Alt and Katakana/Hiragana/Romaji buttons next to them. I also have Caps lock mapped to Control if pushed and Esc when released without another key (xcape) - works great!

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Re:How I built a keyboard by hand by epse on Monday October 10, 2016 @01:46PM (#12678637)

"made the switch"

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