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Offline greenwhite

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Hello all
« on: Mon, 02 May 2016, 10:29:24 »
This is the first time I’ve ever joined an online community, so this is exciting.
I recently decided that I wanted a one-handed keyboard for typing.  After looking at the different options out there I didn’t see anything I wanted, so I decided that I wanted to make my own.  While I am interested in the end result, I am more interested in the journey.  I feel like this will be a fun experience. 
This process has already been fun.  I’ve designed a potential layout using http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com, and after ordering a kit with sample Cherry switches, I decided I want to go with the Brown switches.
Now comes the hard part.   The reason I joined this community is to research how to make custom plates, solder, and assemble a new keyboard.  It seems like there is a lot of useful information and knowledge in this community.
I look forward to participating in the community as I go forward.
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Offline rowdy

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Re: Hello all
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 03 May 2016, 05:46:35 »
Welcome to Geekhack!

Building a keyboard, especially something a bit niche like a one-handed keyboard, can be a rewarding experience.

If you can do it in a neat and reproducible way, you might even end up with people asking you to make a couple of extra plates etc. so they can build one too.

The making stuff together would be a great place to start reading - there's quite a few threads about keyboard building there already, and definitely the right place to ask about making your own plate.
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Offline Gdubb90

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Re: Hello all
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 03 May 2016, 12:02:52 »
Welcome! I really like the sound of your project. I'm new here myself so I can't offer much assistance but I look forward to seeing your one handed keyboard make an appearance in the community soon!

Good luck!
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Offline switchnollie

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Re: Hello all
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 04 May 2016, 01:55:55 »
Welcome :)

Looking forward to seeing that build, I only type with one hand but I use 60% just with keys mapped to odd places.


Good luck with the build :thumb:
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