Support for Alternative Layouts
This is a summary of how alternative layouts have been supported by kits such as Colevrak and Homing. It is not a discussion of alt layout performance and development, but if that interests you I highly recommend starting with Pascal Getreuer’s A guide to alt keyboard layouts (why, how, which one?). It’s a concise and comprehensive overview with links to some great sites that go deeper. He also has a separate Links about keyboards page. The Keyboard layouts doc he recommends explains layout goals and metrics in detail, summarizing the alt layouts discussed here as well as more than one hundred others. Sculpted-profile The majority of custom keycap sets are sculpted-profile (Cherry, SA, MT3, KAT, etc. - more on profiles generally here) so let’s start there. Because each row has a unique keycap shape, alt layouts require a unique keycap for each legend that moves off its QWERTY row. At first there were two The Dvorak layout was patented in 1936 by August Dvorak & William L....
Apr 23, 2024
Applying the App We know how important it is to have full, customizable control over your keymappings and lighting options. That's why we’ve built a Windows- and Mac-compatible configurator application for the SENSE75—complete with an easy-to-use interface that lets you quickly customize your keys and lighting. Future versions of the application will allow you to share your creations as well. Stating Our Case(s) Adding to the SENSE75’s luxurious sensory experience is a gorgeous case made from CNC-machined, aircraft-grade aluminum. The exceptional build quality is apparent, even from the closest angles. Inspect the precision-chamfered edges, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a sharp corner anywhere on this keyboard. For those looking for something brighter than our standard Nightfall version, we’re releasing a special edition of the SENSE75 finished with a white electrophoretic coating. This process, commonly used in fine jewelry, creates a stunning clean white look while building on the natural metallic luster of the aluminum case.
Turning the Knob When designing the SENSE75, it’s safe to say we left no knob unturned. Listening to community input, we knew our newest board would come equipped with a knob—and we took our time choosing the right one. We carefully analyzed over twenty different rotary encoders and debated the merits of each color, material, and finish. We settled on an aluminum knob with mountain knurling. This knurling pattern creates a very high-grip finish that requires a minimal amount of torque to spin. This is paired with the premium alps encoder that provides precision and a satisfying click as it rotates through each detent.