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Poor Man's Kinesis Keyboard: The K'nexis Keyboard

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the because-you-can dept.

Jon_Aquino writes "For programmers like me with wrist pain (the dreaded Emacs Pinky syndrome), I have made a simple keyboard modification that lets you press the Ctrl, Alt, and Shift keys with your thumbs. Just like those expensive $240 Kinesis keyboards, but made using a $30 K'nex building toy. (K'nex is like Lego but uses rods instead of bricks)."

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  1. Just use vi by m50d · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Seriously, if your tool gives you that serious problems it's time to use another one.

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  2. nice by ate50eggs · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I just wish pages for complicated mods had such detailed instructions with so many pictures. This one I think could have been described in a sentence or two.

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  3. Your hands are your career by maynard · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I bought a Kinesis split bowl keyboard five years ago and haven't looked back since. It's still in use, and as sturdy as ever. While the article in question may offer a cheaper alternative, frankly I consider the ~$300 I spent on that keyboard worth every penny. It saved me from countless hours of finger and wrist pain while keeping me on the job when I might have been further injured. $300 is chump change compared to a career. I'd still gladly recommend the Kinesis, especially if you're beginning to feel keyboarding pain after a days work. --M

  4. More painful? by NekoXP · · Score: 2, Insightful


    I can't see how this is ergonomically better than his current keyboard or up
    to par with the $230 one.

    Probably he will end up crippled all for the want of being a cheap-ass. Such is
    the hippy FLOSS way, right?

  5. Re:Sure Sign of a Fanatic by CommieOverlord · · Score: 2, Insightful

    "I started using an electronic can opener, and I've never looked back!"

    "I've switch from a 286 to a Xeon, and I've never looked back!"

    "I upgraded to a 19" monitor, and I've never looked back!".

    The "I've never backed phrase" indicates that the new way is better than the old way, and there are no-second thoughts about the decision. How is that fanaticism?

    It doesn't mean that I'm going to use a Xeon forever, or never investigate other options. It just means that the Xeon is better for my needs and I have no cause to switch back.