Building the Micro Journal
Cassidy Williams built the Micro Journal, an open-source digital typewriter, in collaboration with Un Kyu Lee, emphasizing its benefits for distraction-free writing and encouraging others to create their own.
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Cassidy Williams shares her experience building the Micro Journal, an open-source digital typewriter designed by Un Kyu Lee. Seeking a distraction-free writing device, she found the Micro Journal to be an appealing and cost-effective alternative to existing options like Freewrite and AlphaSmart. After discovering the project on the r/WriterDeck subreddit, she collaborated with Lee, who handled the initial case printing and soldering. Williams then completed the assembly by installing the battery, switches, and keycaps, as well as configuring the keyboard and syncing it with Google Drive. Despite some challenges with customization, she enjoyed the process and appreciated the ease of setup. The final product allowed her to create a personalized writing experience, enhancing her productivity and creativity. Williams expresses satisfaction with the project, emphasizing the benefits of using the Micro Journal for focused writing sessions. She encourages others interested in writing to consider building one for themselves.
- Cassidy Williams built the Micro Journal, an open-source digital typewriter.
- The project was inspired by a desire for a distraction-free writing device.
- Collaboration with the original designer, Un Kyu Lee, facilitated the build process.
- Customization of the keyboard and software was a significant part of the project.
- Williams advocates for the Micro Journal as a valuable tool for writers.
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