Thread by @xah_lee

Do-It-Yourself Keyboards. Added helix keyboard.
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the classic Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite (year 1998 to 2014) is now $199 on amazon.
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see
Microsoft Natural Keyboard
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which do you prefer

A very weird keyboard. But the thumb keys are actually nice.
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a great innovation with thumb bar is this NeXT Keyboard.
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Not sure if it's Steve Job's idea. Doesn't seem to be picked up.

MX Master mouse has newer version, called 2s.
also, added a video that shows how the auto ratchet/spin wheel works.
xahlee.info/kbd/logitech_m…

the auto ratchet/spin actually uses a motor. that's rather lame. I'd think, there's a pure mechanical way to make it happen.

Latest Thinking on Computer-Related Pain by David M Rempel
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this keyboard needs love it deserves.
XMIT Hall Effect Switch Keyboard
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ergodox vs x-bows keyboard, my answer
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#linux Why Tiling Window Manager Sucks (xmonad, ratpoison, dwm, …).
more comment and my answer.
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this is truly ergo prototype. see Misc DIY Keyboards xahlee.info/kbd/fancy_keyb…

mag lev fan. wonders of tech. amzn.to/2a4GgpP
apparently, for reasons i don't know, this haven't replaced traditional fan. why? cost?

List of Keylogging Software
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here's an actual lolita keyboard. made in China.
Mechanical Keyboard: Kailh Switch
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that's colemak mod dh layout, a variant of colemak.
see
xahlee.info/kbd/dvorak_and…

Japan, pioneer of thumb key keyboards
NEC 日本電気 M-Type keyboard
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Why Tiling Window Manager Sucks (xmonad, ratpoison, dwm, …)
Expanded.
xahlee.info/linux/why_tili…
#linux

in 10 minutes, understand Japanese writing system, and its input systems and Keyboard Layouts
xahlee.info/kbd/Japan_keyb…

Own the Couch Keyboard
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on its own page

Novation LaunchPad xahlee.info/kbd/novation_l…

Contour Roller Mouse, new version xahlee.info/kbd/contour_ro…

Planck Keyboard. vastly expanded. I explain why it's the worst keyboard. Worse than Happy Hacking.
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so, if you want to built a keyboard, the best is Nyquist
xahlee.info/kbd/nyquist_ke…
or Helix
xahlee.info/kbd/helix_keyb…

this is why today's keyboard sucks xahlee.info/kbd/keyboard_p…

the best thing i've seen in tokyo keyboard meetup #tokyomk4 is this. Keyboard Tenting Cart xahlee.info/kbd/keyboard_t…

much update. learn how Japanese is typed, and Japan Keyboard Layouts: M-type • JIS X6004 • Nicola (thumb-shift) • TRON • New Stickney Layout.
See xahlee.info/kbd/Japan_keyb…
much thanks to esrille new keyboard creater @shiki_okasaka

Truly Ergonomic Keyboard xahlee.info/kbd/Truly_Ergo…

How to Avoid Mouse Hand Pain xahlee.info/kbd/mouse_hand…

Mechanical Keyboard Noise Comparison xahlee.info/kbd/mechanical…

Keyboard Joysticks see xahlee.info/kbd/keyboard_j…
does it work well? no.

Swiftpoint Z Gaming Mouse.
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Added a video. This batman mouse, not for programers.