I feel like I have to explain things.
(Man... this is hard...)
Most of all, there is no acrylic laser cut part in VE.A. (Why somebody thinks there's one? I have no idea.)
And I didn't get a major nor masters degree about ergonomics technology. I'm just a custom keyboard hobbyist.
So, this is what I can do and where I was going for.
Yes I have to admit what I designed is not "true ergonomic keyboard".
but I feel comfortable with this form and I think that's a factor being ergonomic.
Thanks your highly visioned opinion about my work and your thoughtful, warm words.
Hello. Zeyfr, I apologize if I've mistaken the construction of ur keyboard..
I was only looking at the fotos on massdrop.. Particular this one below..
It looks like laser cut marks, I've never seen such an uneven finish from a CNC cut part before.
(Attachment Link)
As for the Ergonomic aspect..
I suppose the Tilting can be rectified by building in some way for the users to Increase and alter the MULTI-Axis Tilt angle of the keyboard more easily
The Ergodox has many m3 size screw holes in the RIGHT PLACES by coincidence..
Perhaps punching a few extra holes in your stand will rectify this short coming.'
As for the layout.. sigh.... well, it is what it is.... I can only describe it as throwing good money after bad, If you are unfamiliar with this term, here is the explanation..
(http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/throw+good+money+after+bad)
People buy into a platform, ansi keycaps, which is Not an ergonomic layout by any means and they feel compelled to continue ... because leaving Ansi, would mean dropping a large previous investment..
But as a prospective ERGONOMICS entrant, Ask yourself,
WHY are you getting an ergonomic keyboard.. ??
WHAT is important about an ergonomics keyboard.. ??
This is not a rabbit hole, there are some long Tested design philosophies..
A keyboard that knows many tricks, but is master of none....
Yes, that photo looks like it
I know
There's some trade-off for that,
When it comes to poly-carbonate, it's a bit hard to make smooth surface, it can be but price will go up higher (much higher)
And I decided not to go up there, cause that surface will be almost hidden when LED lit up and it's already damn-hell-pricy just for a keyboard.
I am very comfortable with this keyboard as is. I used this layout for a long time, almost 19~20 years now, from first MS natural keyboard.
I tried ErgoDox, Kinesis Contoured, Vertical and so on. Each one has really great ergonomics features and that was GREAT!!!
I'm gonna satisfy with what I made, it just suits me. I don't have any needs to move on to any others.
But this is my first trial on 3D designed keyboard case. I didn't take any class or education for design things.
I don't have enough skill to make another (like contoured curves) features
I did what I can do, people thinks my works are usable, they requested to share it.
That's why I share my work with people, and to be honest, I can gain some fame and sampling cost back from it
(I'm using two almost 700USD worth keyboard but that doesn't mean that I'm rich. I just love it.)
You know that's cool
and addictive.
Thanks for your interesting and effort on ergonomics, plus advice
I wish I can make better thing in the future.