Poor Man's Kinesis Keyboard: The K'Nexis Keyboard (2005)
Jon Aquino addressed wrist pain from Ctrl key overuse in programming with a DIY K'nexis keyboard. Feedback suggested improvements and debated Kinesis keyboard benefits, pricing, and innovation for ergonomic solutions.
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In 2005, Jon Aquino shared his solution to wrist pain caused by using the Ctrl key frequently while programming, known as the Emacs Pinky issue. Instead of buying an expensive Kinesis keyboard, he created his own version using K'nex building toys, naming it the K'nexis keyboard. By attaching rods with thumb-operated keys for Ctrl, Shift, and Alt functions, he aimed to alleviate wrist strain. Feedback on his DIY keyboard included suggestions for improvements like adding a plate for stability and considering ergonomic factors. Some comments recommended buying a Kinesis keyboard due to its ergonomic benefits and long-term cost-effectiveness. Others critiqued Kinesis for its pricing strategy and lack of innovation, highlighting the company's monopoly-like behavior. Despite differing opinions, the discussion revolved around addressing wrist pain in programming through innovative solutions and ergonomic considerations.
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4 commentsI also recommend moving control to the location commonly used for caps lock if you're specifically struggling with your pinky hitting control like the OP.
https://precondition.github.io/home-row-mods
See KMonad section for using with QMK compatible keyboard, but there's budget QMK compatible options like https://www.microcenter.com/product/661264/a
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