Building your own mechanical keyboard, bad idea or brilliant idea?
summary
A developer decided to build their own ergonomic mechanical keyboard and explores the DIY mechanical-keyboard hobby. The talk examines whether the standard AZERTY 100% layout is still relevant in 2023, discusses options and benefits of custom keyboards for developers, and surveys available approaches and choices (layouts, hardware, and customization) for building one.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Introduction
- 3:15Mechanical keyboard history
- 8:52Keyboard layouts and sizes
- 13:24Ergonomics and health
- 18:39Keyboard electronics
- 23:15Switches and mechanical parts
- 28:16First assembled keyboard
- 31:27QMK keyboard programming
- 37:31Common problems and fixes
- 40:37Adaptation and learning
- 44:54Maximizing efficiency tips
- 46:37Conclusion and demo
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