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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: patrickfallon on Thu, 23 March 2017, 16:16:44
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Hi all,
I am new to the world of keyboard enthusiasts, looking at getting an ErgoDox EZ Snow keyboard, was going to get the printed version but I just discovered the un-labelled keycap version has contoured keycaps that sound like they're a lot more comfortable.
I'm a touch typist but do type out of context and would like to label the keys in some way even if it's only temporary. I'm guessing that putting stickers on there may compromise the feel of the keys, just wondering if anybody out there who has been down this road could share some wisdom...
And any feedback on the ErgoDox would be most welcome. I'm looking at getting it for better ergonomics, I have broad shoulders that are rounded from too much mountain biking, driving and typing and I'm trying to correct my posture. Will be used on a Mac. Cheers in advance!
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contoured keycaps don't make a big a difference as you think, it's mostly about typing angle
buy the tenting kit with it and get the printed version
you'll have a better time
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I don't use labels, because on the ergodox, you end up reconfiguring nearly all the special key and many of the alphabet set as well..
So, in the end, labels don't mean much..
You can use those semi transparent gold lettered plastic keyboard stickers.. They look pretty good on white keycaps.. but they probably wouldnt fit dished caps well,
But overall, TENTING is the most improtant aspect to ergonomic keyboarding.. 55 degrees.. is the ideal maximum having to add weights to your keyboard.