ErgoDox extended to 88+ (full set of) keys – “Lekhani”

[jamadagni]

Hello. It's really only a theoretical design as I have no hardware skills. I am now happily using the KeyboardIO Model01 myself.

I feel that a Lekhani-type keyboard with more keys than the KbdIO M01 will only be useful for providing an ergonomic alternative to attract those who find the lack of keys difficult to mentally adapt to. Lesser keys are really more healthy because they make your hand travel around much lesser, as I can speak from my experience with the M01. And the palm keys of the M01 are a stroke of genius!

[phillismable]

Hi,

How do you guys prototype a keyboards physical shape?  As I want to create a Dactyl but with different key layout.

I can handle the software side of things, but do not know how to start a mock up.
I was thinking air dried clay or playdough and inserting the switches and then hollowing it out until I could see thee contacts.

I want something dactyl like but with function keys and some extra keys.

Many thanks