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New Members / 15x6 Ortholinear Keyboard

« Last post by mitch7022 on Thu, 25 April 2024, 19:57:31 »

Hi

I am after the keyboard pictured below. Does anyone know where I will be able to purchase one of these?

Thanks Mitch

Ergonomics / Re: First ergonomic keyboard

« Last post by Rhienfo on Thu, 25 April 2024, 19:33:21 »

I'm not too well versed when it comes to the options of ergo keyboards, but from my experience with alice layout (which is far more similar to a regular layout so keep that in mind) it was like 5 minutes of it not being great and then was fine.

You shouldn't worry about not being able to switch layouts, you hands get used to it pretty quickly as long as you keeping typing on the boards.

Also if you are worried about making noise, you could always put silent switches, like the haimu silents which are pretty good.

Good luck with your search.

Interest Checks / Re: [IC] Altair and Altair-X - Split ergonomic keyboard | GB Date Announced

« Last post by ai03 on Thu, 25 April 2024, 19:15:14 »

Altair Final Announcements

With the Altair group buy starting less than a week away on the 29th, the final details have finally been confirmed.

Vendors

The vendors for the group buy are as follows:

GB Span

The group buy will run from April 29 to June 3.

Wristrests

This was the source of the announcement delay - the first proto unexpectedly tipped over due to its design and the pressure from the wrists, so they've been fully revised to resolve that problem.
The wristrests will be machined from walnut - note that due to it being a natural material, there may be imperfections and unpredictabilities.

Other Misc Tidbits

The weight will only be offered in brass this time around - steel ended up being too expensive to machine with this design without the price skyrocketing.
The default plate will be polycarbonate, which fits in well with the goals of the board to be as ergonomic and comfortable as possible.
A basic USB-C cable will be included for the split interconnect; any USB 2.0 or higher C-to-C cable should work fine as well.

The Full Pricing List

Altair (5-row)
- Case - 315 USD for dark grey and rose gold, 325USD for e-white
- Learning keyset - 30 USD
- Extra plates - 40 USD for a pair of PC, 55USD for a pair of alu, 25USD for a pair of FR4
- Extra hotswap PCB pair - 55 USD
- Foam layers kit (midfoams, bottomfoams) - 28 USD

Altair-X (4-row)
- Case - 300 USD for dark grey and rose gold, 310USD for e-white
- Learning keyset - 27 USD
- Extra plates - 37 USD for a pair of PC, 52USD for a pair of alu, 21USD for a pair of FR4
- Extra hotswap PCB pair - 51 USD
- Foam layers kit (midfoams, bottomfoams) - 26 USD

Common Accessories
- Extra gaskets kits - 7 USD
- Extra USB-C interconnect cable - 5 USD
- Extra USB daughterboards - 11 USD
- Wooden wristrests pair - 28 USD
- Extra rubber feet (a whopping 24 per kit to account for 6 per each wristrest) - 5 USD

This will likely be the final announcement regarding the project until the day the group buy goes live.

Keyboards / Re: 15x6 Ortholinear Access-IS 90 key Keyboard

« Last post by mitch7022 on Thu, 25 April 2024, 19:11:41 »

Hi

I was wondering how you went with this project?

I am after the same keyboard.

Classifieds / Re: [WTB] Artisans, HHKBs, 356 mini

« Last post by ankit on Thu, 25 April 2024, 17:54:02 »

Ergonomics / First ergonomic keyboard

« Last post by savery on Thu, 25 April 2024, 16:28:06 »

Hi,
I'm looking for advice about my first ergonomic keyboard. I have been a full time software developer for over a year now. I have been looking for a new keyboard in general, but I'm interested in getting a ergonomic keyboard.
First thing: I'm little bit afraid to get a mechanical keyboard, because I would like to use it in office and I don't want it to be too loud. I have not ever use any mechanical keyboard before, so I really don't know how is the experience.
Second thing: I'm thinking to get one of these split keyboards. I understand, that there is a learning curve, but I'm afraid I won't be able to get used to it at all.
Now let's say, I would decide to get one. Which one would you recommend for budget around 100? (Euros) I was looking in my local stores and I could find these:
- Kinesis Freestyle2 - non-mechanical, in case I could get use to the split, I could just 'unsplit' it
- ErgoDelta Split - non-mechanical (I think), same as Kinesis, I could 'unsplit' it; it seems to come with vertical alignment options out of the box (I think you have to buy extra for Kinesis)
- Penclic Professional MK1 - this one is also listed as 'ergonomic', but this one is mechanical and it's not split

If possible, I would like to avoid numpad. Are there any reasonable options for my budget? Also, could you maybe describe the experience with split keyboards?

Thank

Interest Checks / Re: [IC] W70 (65%+) | Intro Video updated Apr 19 2024

« Last post by keybay.tech on Thu, 25 April 2024, 15:23:34 »

More cool photos uploaded

Interest Checks / Re: [IC] W70 (65%+) | Intro Video updated Apr 19 2024

« Last post by keybay.tech on Thu, 25 April 2024, 15:06:52 »

Quote from: foldbaa on Thu, 25 April 2024, 03:53:49

I'm curious to know if WPJ plans to open pre-orders soon. I really want to be one of the first people to own this W70 keyboard with car taillight.
basketball stars

Yep, its coming.