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Building customizable ergonomic keyboards
Sep 12, 2024
Erez Zukerman, co-founder of ZSA, discusses the journey of launching the ErgoDox EZ on Indiegogo and the intricacies of creating customizable ergonomic keyboards. He highlights the advantages of split designs for better hand positioning and addresses the challenges of crowdfunding for hardware. Erez emphasizes the importance of community engagement in the right-to-repair movement and sustainable manufacturing practices. He also shares insights into DIY enhancements and the balance between functionality and comfort in keyboard design.
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- Erez Zukerman's journey into ergonomic keyboards began as a quest for better typing tools, leading to the creation of the ErgoDox EZ.
- The success of the ErgoDox EZ's crowdfunding campaign illustrates a strong demand for customizable keyboards focused on user comfort and adaptability.
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Eris Zuckerman's Journey in Ergonomic Keyboards
Eris Zuckerman reflects on his journey into the world of ergonomic keyboards, beginning with his experience as a writer that necessitated better typing tools. He discusses transitioning to a more efficient keyboard layout called Colmak to enhance his typing comfort and productivity. This shift ignited his passion for keyboard design, leading him to discover open-source ergonomic keyboards like the Ergodox. Collaborating with his business partner, he aimed to create a more accessible version of these keyboards for users who desire customization without needing to assemble the hardware themselves.
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