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My first build - Cantor (lemmy.ca)
submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/ergomechkeyboards
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Finished my first build, it turned out prettier than I expected honestly. I got a diodeless kit because I had never soldered anything before, it was quite a fun learning experience. Also my first mechanical keyboard, I'm really enjoying the feel of the keys (Kailh sunset).

I was really worried about adapting to the column-stagger, I've only used the regular row-stagger before, but after one hour of practice I was already typing at about half my normal speed, so I'm pretty happy.

I do feel that I need wrist rests though. not sure how to fix that yet.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I've been using a 5 column version for a while now and have enjoyed it. The biggest issue is that the blackpill controllers aren't always recognized fist try. It looks like you're using a different controller- what is it?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It appears to be Frood from 42keebs

[–] Wilzax 2 points 2 months ago

You can make out "Rev 9.1" if you squint real hard, too

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

waht is absolutely correct, it's Frood from 42.Keebs. Github Page

[–] glitches_brew 4 points 2 months ago

Ahh a fellow sunset user. I love those. Zeilo v2 is my favorite switch and the sunsets feel very similar.

[–] kazaika 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Not medical advice I would actually advise against wrist rests especially while typing, they are obviously ok for resting but if you don't feel comfortable i think you should at least try a little longer as it probably means that the necessary muscles in your hands are weak and need to develop first. But it may as well be a personal thing so definitely get them if you cant go without.

Looks great btw!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Thanks!

I've been using Logitech ERGO K860 at home before this, so maybe I've just gotten used to the wrist rests. I've noticed that I lift my wrists into the air when I type on the Cantor, so I thought I needed some support. It's actually not uncomfortable and I don't type a lot, so I'll take your advice and try a little longer with this setup. I'd honestly really like to avoid taking up the space on my desk, since I like to write on paper.

[–] markstos 2 points 2 months ago

More about the Cantor:

https://github.com/diepala/cantor

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

just wondering but where did you buy your key caps from?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

splitkb.com. They ship internationally from Netherlands, Europe. They have some really nice MBK PBT keycaps. I also ordered some cream yellow from them and those look great too.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

thank you!🤗

[–] skulkymonster 1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Did you modify the PCB to accommodate the new microcontroller?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Not me, I just bought a kit. I believe the vendor did and have the repo public on GitHub, but I have trouble finding it half the time.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

That’s a kit sold by 42keebs iirc