One flaw in your design is for people who do number entry. Enter in a number, and want to shift cells on a spreadsheet to enter more numbers.
This looks very promising! Do you have a pic of the plate and layout?
Looks really really nice. Good luck with this project. Something like this can be done with phantom I think. Neverthless this looks very promising. Are you going to make cnc machined case or layered? Also are you going to make a pcb or are you going to hand wire it?
Good luck with your project!
One flaw in your design is for people who do number entry. Enter in a number, and want to shift cells on a spreadsheet to enter more numbers.
Are you talking about the dual function ./up key? Because this could be disabled so you can use fn for arrows or numbers depending on num lock.
I think the objection was from the perspective of someone who is entering lots of numbers with decimals simultaneously with using the arrow keys to maneuver through a spreadsheet. So they need access to both the up arrow and . immediately after entering a number. If they have to keep toggling num lock in that situation, they won't really be gaining any advantage from having the dedicated arrow keys.
Personally, I would consider a couple of alternatives. You could make the 0 key 1x1, and have a dedicated arrow key to the right of it. Or what might be even better for entering numbers: look at solutions that put the arrow keys in the right modifier area, so that your user can navigate with his hand while entering numbers with his right.
I think the objection was from the perspective of someone who is entering lots of numbers with decimals simultaneously with using the arrow keys to maneuver through a spreadsheet. So they need access to both the up arrow and . immediately after entering a number. If they have to keep toggling num lock in that situation, they won't really be gaining any advantage from having the dedicated arrow keys.
Personally, I would consider a couple of alternatives. You could make the 0 key 1x1, and have a dedicated arrow key to the right of it. Or what might be even better for entering numbers: look at solutions that put the arrow keys in the right modifier area, so that your user can navigate with his hand while entering numbers with his right.
Yes I agree. Something like this would work well.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0BH9KgN.png)
That is sweet, I would prefer that over the traditional numpad as an extension for say the GH60 or ergodox
That is sweet, I would prefer that over the traditional numpad as an extension for say the GH60 or ergodox
I have my next project! I'll draw up some stuff in AutoCAD. ;)
One flaw in your design is for people who do number entry. Enter in a number, and want to shift cells on a spreadsheet to enter more numbers.
Are you talking about the dual function ./up key? Because this could be disabled so you can use fn for arrows or numbers depending on num lock.
I think the objection was from the perspective of someone who is entering lots of numbers with decimals simultaneously with using the arrow keys to maneuver through a spreadsheet. So they need access to both the up arrow and . immediately after entering a number. If they have to keep toggling num lock in that situation, they won't really be gaining any advantage from having the dedicated arrow keys.
Personally, I would consider a couple of alternatives. You could make the 0 key 1x1, and have a dedicated arrow key to the right of it. Or what might be even better for entering numbers: look at solutions that put the arrow keys in the right modifier area, so that your user can navigate with his left hand while entering numbers with his right.
I like it. I think I'm going to borrow the concept, expand my 77key into an 80key and have something similar, but with one less row... I think I can safely survive without the / * and - keys on the keypad, numlock would just move (If I ever get around to building those, that is). Also, not to derail your thread, but here's a stab at that 4x6 keypad I threw together.
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Hahah, me and Raccoon were contemplating how to get the PCB done, and then you post Regack!
Great work.
Raccoon, once you finish on the case, let me know, I'll get it cut and sent over. Regack, if you don't mind me asking, can you share the PCB design if you feel it is complete, I'll try and get some quotes locally.
Hahah, me and Raccoon were contemplating how to get the PCB done, and then you post Regack!
Great work.
Raccoon, once you finish on the case, let me know, I'll get it cut and sent over. Regack, if you don't mind me asking, can you share the PCB design if you feel it is complete, I'll try and get some quotes locally.
Once regack lets me know the dimensions of the PCB, I'll get to work on a acrylic layer case.
Just got a quote back for this plate and one for a 25% one handed board for $150NZ ($120US) in 1.5mm 304ss, this seems like a lot. :(