Discussing with Kristina: The Episode About Accepting Quirkiness
Hey There, Keyboard Aficionado!
Let's dive into the interesting world of mice, specificly, trackball MMOs. I've been using the Logitech Ergo M575 for a while now, and although it's a good trackball, I've been eyeing some trackball MMOs.
Unfamiliar with MMO mice? Well, turns out that's just another name for multi-button mice, and yes there are a few trackball MMOs out there. One that caught my attention is the less of a thumb trackball, more of a two-fingers-at-once kind of situation. It seems intriguing as my current trackball sometimes moves a bit weirdly, so it could be a positive change.
Swapping keys can be a pain, but AutoHotKey has proven to be a lifesaver. I reprogrammed those extra buttons to become Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V, which I find much more useful than the original forward and back functions.
Do you have a trackball MMO? I'm hesitant to spend a hundred dollars plus on something I might not like. Let's hear your thoughts and experiences dear reader!
Embrace the Jank, Why Don't You?
[VideoPuzzleheaded884] crafted this keyboard in a matter of few evenings for a cost of approximately $30 AUD (~$18.33 USD). They did so as a means to muster up the courage to finally start soldering.
You can tell [VideoPuzzleheaded884] is one of us – they cobbled this Corne mini layout-having keyboard together with things on hand, and did a commendable job of soldering one of their first projects. If it works, it works, and this project was a fun diversion from programming.
The Centerfold: Alas, Poor Yorick; I Knew Thee Cozy Vibes Well
This one's all about the vibes. The moon lamp adds a nice touch alongside the fill light coming in from the right, and I could easily imagine working from home with this setup playing some death metal.
Do you have a cool setup with a screaming desk pad? Send me a picture and any details, and you might be featured here!
Historical Clackers: Oh Maskelyne, Why Can't You Be True?
What's a magician to do if they need something to fall back on? Sell typewriters, I suppose. Why else would a father-and-son team of illusionists named John Nevil Maskelyne (Jr. and Sr.) do such a thing?
The Maskelynes' machine was initially showcased at the Paris World’s Fair in 1889, and four years later, it hit the market. The main selling point of the Maskelyne was that it offered differential spacing, making for a nicer-looking document overall.
Unfortunately, under heavy usage, the Maskelynes began to fall apart. They weren't built to withstand the vibration that typewriters must endure, leading to malfunctions. By the third model of Maskelyne, they did away with differential spacing, and by 1899, the Maskelyne Typewriter concern had disappeared.
ICYMI: Stop Me If You Saw This Keyboard
This week, we're embracing the jank. [nomolk]'s handiwork might not be janky at all. After a labor of love spanning almost three weeks, they now have a true split keyboard.
Some keys weren't registering properly, and others registered two characters. Once it was working, [nomolk] faced the challenge of dealing with the mess of all-black wires (!). With the help of zip ties and a plastic spiral wire wrap thingy, the beast was eventually tamed.
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Incorporating DIY spirit, VideoPuzzleheaded884 embraced programming by creating a custom keyboard for around $30 AUD, which served as a stepping stone for soldering.
The intriguing trackball MMO gadget seems appealing, boosted by the potential for improved performance over the Logitech Ergo M575, especially in terms of smoother movement.
