Mechanical Keyboard Sound Isn't That Simple
Figure 1: I couldn't think of a more literal way to represent this article if I tried... Looking back just a few years ago, there’s no doubt that the huge influx of people that joined the hobby at the peak of the COVID pandemic were drawn to keyboards by way of YouTube, TikTok, and other audio-visual content platforms. Even as the output from these content creators has waned in recent months, their collective impact and legacy on the keyboard hobby is rather firmly etched in the history books. As a result of all of their sound tests, build logs, and opinion videos, the message is clear to any new person joining the hobby: mechanical keyboards are all about the sound. Thock this, clack that. Whether it’s keyboards, keycaps, or even singular switches, seemingly everyone new to the hobby meticulously pores over each component of their keyboard not in an attempt to figure out how it will feel in hand, but how it will sound as they’re furiously grinding their way out from...
Mar 27, 2024
1) Is this infinity version of the Ergodox still based on the Teensy & open-source firmware like the original (http://jjt.io/2013/11/25/why-any-developer-should-check-out-the-ergodox-keyboard/) ? From what I see from the picture it would use the MK20DX256 for Teensy 3.1 : https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/datasheets.html
2) Will we be able to configure it (layers/keys/etc.) with the software provided (https://www.massdrop.com/ext/ergodox) ?
3) The LCD is configurable, but how? Is there a link to the code evolution (if based on the original one on Github) ?
4) If I understand and see correctly, there are two LCDs? Are they independently addressable/controllable ? What resolution, capabilities, etc. ?
5) "Each half of the keyboard is a standalone input device" & "Keyboard Interconnect protocol for connecting two halves of the keyboard via USB 3.0 micro-B connector"... I'm confused : Are the two halves connected together using the USB3 cable and than connected using the USB(3?) cable to the computer (only one half connected to the computer) or both halves have to use a port on the computer ?? There are two USB3 cables provided... one for each half connection to the the computer ?
6) The key caps are not included (optional)? What would be the extra price for a full set of black DCS side-printed or no label keys ?
I'd like to find out before committing to the buy !
Thanks
Like others I was wondering at the potential other options being mentioned in the comments and the possibility for those whom have already made a selection to change it if need be. Could you perhaps clarify when you know more ?
I have now joined anyway :D