I'm new, for keyboard with auto releasing shift key

[Erhy]

Hello,
I registered to Geekhack because I search a way
to have a auto release function of the shift key
for a Windows 8.1 keyboard.
This, because often happens, that the first two letters of
a word are upper case letters, although only one should be.
e.g.
AMerica

Most I write in German with many words in capital letters on beginning.

Perhaps it would also help to modify the timing of release the shift-key.

Thank you for advice if you know to manage it

Erhy

[Coreda]

This maybe could be achieved using AutoHotkey, with some kind of timing. You could search for it online in case someone has thought of a similar AHK script.

Also perhaps a mod could move the thread into the keyboards section for more visibility Welcome, btw!

[Premonition]

You could use StickyKeys in Windows, which makes Shift automatically apply to the next keypress only if you tap it, or function normally if you hold it. I use it and the transition is smooth whether it's on or off.

[rowdy]

Welcome to Geekhack!

I do that all the time, in all operating systems

Some (did it on "Some" too, btw) people say that using Caps Lock instead of Shift helps, although it does mean an extra keypress to turn it off again afterwards.

[Melvang]

The TMK keyboard firmware for Atmega32u4 based controllers has this function.  This can be used on the GH60, Phantom, SmallFry/JD40, couple factory keyboards with aftermarket controllers.  However, I feel that enabling Sticky keys would probably be the best option.  The way to turn it on is to just tap shift 5 times quickly until the pop up window comes up.