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Re: Keyboard recommendations

by Dan Davis

I really like my Keychron v1 75% (function keys but no numpad). https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-v1-qmk-via-custom-mechanical-key… It's good a really heavy aluminum base, hot swap keys, and replaceable caps. Keeb dorkdom is a REALLY deep rabbit hole as has already been said, but with something like this you get a very useful keyboard that you can build on later should you desire. On Fri, Jun 16, 2023, 19:51 Frank Sweetser via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > My primary mechanical keyboard that I've been using for a while is > starting to go a little flakey on me, even after a few rounds of cleaning, > so I'm looking to finally replace it. I'm looking for something: > > - With fully mechanical keys (replaceable switches would be a nice > bonus) > - Ergonomic layout, which these days seems to primarily mean a split > design > - Illuminated keycaps would be preferred > > Anyone have good recommendations they can share? > -- > - Frank > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > Change Settings: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > Web Forum/Archive: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/F6ZHF… >

June 17, 2023

Re: [EXT] Keyboard recommendations

by Frank Sweetser

Yeah, I think my favorite out there one so far is this one that requires side view mirrors to learn to use it properly: https://www.allthingsergo.com/safetype-keyboard/ I've also avoided most of the kit ones, simply because I just don't have the time these days to do that much soldering. The Ergodox does seem like it fits the bill, even if it's on the pricier side, so I may just go with that one if nothing better appears. thanks! On Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 7:53 PM Krichevsky, Nicholas <njkrichevsky(a)wpi.edu> wrote: > Don't go too deep into the world of ergo keyboards... People take it very > seriously. > > My immediate recommendations are either a Moonlander or Ergodox. I haven't > used either personally, but I've heard good things about them. > > Get Outlook for Android <https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> > ------------------------------ > *From:* Frank Sweetser via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> > *Sent:* Friday, June 16, 2023 7:51:30 PM > *To:* Worcester Linux Users' Group General Discussion <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > > > *Cc:* Frank Sweetser <frank.sweetser(a)gmail.com> > *Subject:* [EXT] [WLUG] Keyboard recommendations > > My primary mechanical keyboard that I've been using for a while is > starting to go a little flakey on me, even after a few rounds of cleaning, > so I'm looking to finally replace it. I'm looking for something: > > - With fully mechanical keys (replaceable switches would be a nice > bonus) > - Ergonomic layout, which these days seems to primarily mean a split > design > - Illuminated keycaps would be preferred > > Anyone have good recommendations they can share? > -- > - Frank > -- - Frank

June 17, 2023

Re: [EXT] Keyboard recommendations

by Krichevsky, Nicholas

Don't go too deep into the world of ergo keyboards... People take it very seriously. My immediate recommendations are either a Moonlander or Ergodox. I haven't used either personally, but I've heard good things about them. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Frank Sweetser via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 7:51:30 PM To: Worcester Linux Users' Group General Discussion <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> Cc: Frank Sweetser <frank.sweetser(a)gmail.com> Subject: [EXT] [WLUG] Keyboard recommendations My primary mechanical keyboard that I've been using for a while is starting to go a little flakey on me, even after a few rounds of cleaning, so I'm looking to finally replace it. I'm looking for something: * With fully mechanical keys (replaceable switches would be a nice bonus) * Ergonomic layout, which these days seems to primarily mean a split design * Illuminated keycaps would be preferred Anyone have good recommendations they can share? -- - Frank

June 16, 2023

Keyboard recommendations

by Frank Sweetser

My primary mechanical keyboard that I've been using for a while is starting to go a little flakey on me, even after a few rounds of cleaning, so I'm looking to finally replace it. I'm looking for something: - With fully mechanical keys (replaceable switches would be a nice bonus) - Ergonomic layout, which these days seems to primarily mean a split design - Illuminated keycaps would be preferred Anyone have good recommendations they can share? -- - Frank

June 16, 2023

Re: Laser cut puzzles?

by John Stoffel

>>>>> "Mike" == Mike Peckar via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: > So, if you're a jigsaw puzzle fan, check out Bob Armstrong's page > at https://www.oldpuzzles.com/ and his son Conrad's page > at https://newpuzzles.com/ Very cool stuff! I'm looking more for a quick way to send my daughter at camp an interesting letter. I've done a spiral text, a crossword puzzle, and this year will be a real puzzle. It's something fun to keep me learning new stuff. Can't wait to take the laser class in Technocopia this monday. > Bob is a friend and is a fixture at Briarwood in Worcester. Cool, my neighbor Anita used to work there.

June 16, 2023

Re: Laser cut puzzles?

by Mike Peckar

So, if you're a jigsaw puzzle fan, check out Bob Armstrong's page at https://www.oldpuzzles.com/ and his son Conrad's page at https://newpuzzles.com/ Bob is a friend and is a fixture at Briarwood in Worcester. Mike On Mon, Jun 12, 2023 at 8:45 PM John Stoffel via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > >>>>> "Dennis" == Dennis Payne <dulsi(a)identicalsoftware.com> writes: > > > Probably not helpful to you but I've used piczzle.com to create a > > wooden puzzle. Obviously this isn't as immediate as doing it locally. > > Probably also costs more. > > Thanks for the pointer! It's more picture oriented, but it does look > really slick and I could see doing this down the line for a family > photo for sure. > > > In my case I commissioned the image for the puzzle. Attached is a > > picture of it in progress. It is approximately 28"x20" when complete. > > Very nice! > > So just now I signed up for the laser cutter class next monday at > Technocopia in Worcester. I'll try to write up a review and share my > thoughts. I've got a basic inkscape plugin as well for generating the > puzzle pieces and then I layered on some text on top for the letter. > > Need to re-learn my inkscape so I can make it look better. > > John > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > Change Settings: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > Web Forum/Archive: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/T5JT4… >

June 14, 2023

Re: Laser cut puzzles?

by John Stoffel

>>>>> "Dennis" == Dennis Payne <dulsi(a)identicalsoftware.com> writes: > Probably not helpful to you but I've used piczzle.com to create a > wooden puzzle. Obviously this isn't as immediate as doing it locally. > Probably also costs more. Thanks for the pointer! It's more picture oriented, but it does look really slick and I could see doing this down the line for a family photo for sure. > In my case I commissioned the image for the puzzle. Attached is a > picture of it in progress. It is approximately 28"x20" when complete. Very nice! So just now I signed up for the laser cutter class next monday at Technocopia in Worcester. I'll try to write up a review and share my thoughts. I've got a basic inkscape plugin as well for generating the puzzle pieces and then I layered on some text on top for the letter. Need to re-learn my inkscape so I can make it look better. John

June 13, 2023

Re: Laser cut puzzles?

by Dennis Payne

Probably not helpful to you but I've used piczzle.com to create a wooden puzzle. Obviously this isn't as immediate as doing it locally. Probably also costs more. In my case I commissioned the image for the puzzle. Attached is a picture of it in progress. It is approximately 28"x20" when complete. -- Dennis Payne dulsi(a)identicalsoftware.com https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@dulsi

June 13, 2023

Re: Laser cut puzzles?

by Tim Keller

That's something that Technopia could definitely do. Tim. On Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 4:58 PM John Stoffel via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > > Guys, > Anyone have a lead to where I could get a puzzle design cut out with a > laser from either thick cardboard or thin plywood? But I also want to > engrave a message on the puzzle pieces before they're cut out. > > I've been looking into inkscape pluggins for this and I think I've got > one I can use, it's now finding someone/place with the right > equipment. > > Any ideas? > > The message would just be text, maybe some simple graphics. Nothing > crazy, but the entire idea is to make the message into a puzzle to be > put together. > > John > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > Change Settings: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > Web Forum/Archive: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/24DOX… >

June 12, 2023

Laser cut puzzles?

by John Stoffel

Guys, Anyone have a lead to where I could get a puzzle design cut out with a laser from either thick cardboard or thin plywood? But I also want to engrave a message on the puzzle pieces before they're cut out. I've been looking into inkscape pluggins for this and I think I've got one I can use, it's now finding someone/place with the right equipment. Any ideas? The message would just be text, maybe some simple graphics. Nothing crazy, but the entire idea is to make the message into a puzzle to be put together. John

June 12, 2023