Hello! I had a stroke in early 2022 and was paralyzed in my left arm. Before the stroke I was an avid PC gamer and was working as a journalist, so I was used to use a keyboard a lot. I would like to get back to using keyboard and mouse both for fun and work (lately I’ve mostly been gaming on my Steam Deck) Today I’ve mostly...
If you do have some time to spare, and some basic tools - building your own dactyl manuform is a fun and engaging project (I’ve built two in the past, have helped a colleague build one). The fact you control all the aspects of the result, including programming the firmware - will let you customize it to your hearts content.
Well you’d have to have a little more than that 😜 You’d need to have access to a soldering iron and solder, as well as some way to 3d print the body. Other than that, only a hobby knife/wire cutters.
Hi. I’ve been using Dactyl Manuforms for quite a few years now. Settled down with a 5 column with an extremely sculpted SA keycaps and bobba u4t switches. I use only 2/3 thumb keys regularly but enjoy having more....
Advice for a stroke survivor looking for an ergomech
Hello! I had a stroke in early 2022 and was paralyzed in my left arm. Before the stroke I was an avid PC gamer and was working as a journalist, so I was used to use a keyboard a lot. I would like to get back to using keyboard and mouse both for fun and work (lately I’ve mostly been gaming on my Steam Deck) Today I’ve mostly...
Bastard vs Skeletile vs Dactyl Manuform? (lemmy.world)
Hi. I’ve been using Dactyl Manuforms for quite a few years now. Settled down with a 5 column with an extremely sculpted SA keycaps and bobba u4t switches. I use only 2/3 thumb keys regularly but enjoy having more....