Still Wip

Author: mrtolkien

.vscode/settings.json

@@ -4,12 +4,14 @@
     "Ackchually",
     "AZERTY",
     "benjaminwfelix",
+    "CAPSWORD",
     "deadlift",
     "deadlifts",
     "Fishbach",
     "fuckarounditis",
     "Hadfield",
     "Keeney",
+    "keycap",
     "keycodes",
     "keymap",
     "keymaps",

content/posts/2023/11-19-keyboard/index.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ date: 2023-11-19
 draft: true
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-When I bought my first mechanical keyboard in 2**9, it was so niche there was only one model with an ANSI layout. Gaming companies only sold cheap silicone membrane boards.
+When I bought my first mechanical keyboard in 2009, it was so niche there was only one model with an ANSI layout. Gaming companies only sold cheap silicone membrane boards.
 
 Now **everyone** has a mech keyboard and gaming silicone keyboards are dead. Mech keyboards are mainstream.
 
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Let's explore the keyboard iceberg.
 
 ## Mech keyboards
 
-- Issue with silicone layer keyboards
+- Issues with silicone layer keyboards
   - Keys require to be bottomed-out to register
   - Keys can feel quickly feel mushy and unresponsive
   - Force response profile is all over the place, reducing tactile feedback
@@ -28,34 +28,44 @@ Let's explore the keyboard iceberg.
   - Buying a new keyboard
 
 - Extras
-  - Different switches allow for personalization
-  - Keyboards can be repaired
+  - Different switches allow for custom feel and resistance profiles
+  - Standard keycap sizes lets users personalize their boards
+  - Keyboards can be repaired easily
 
-- Low profile
-- Low weight
-- Compact
-- 5Ghz,...
+Mechanical keyboards have had a tremendous decade. From fringe input devices, they have become the norm.
 
-# Sticky shift
+This spurred innovation in the field, and the market is still evolving with things like:
 
-# Widespread alt layouts
+- Low profile keyboards, compact and portable
+- 5Ghz low latency wireless connections
+- Analog switches
+
+{{< alert "check" >}}
+At this point, I don't see a good reason to *not* use a mechanical keyboard. There are many good affordable options thanks to their mass adoption.
+{{< /alert >}}
+
+## Widespread alt layouts
 
 - Available on any machine
 - Normal people should stop there
 
-# Layers
+## Layers
 
 - Just an extension of shift in the end
 
-# Home-row mods
+## Home-row mods
 
 - Sensible ergonomics
 
-# Esoteric keymaps, non-standard keycodes, thumb alpha
+## Sticky shift and CAPSWORD
+
+## Esoteric keymaps
 
 - Might be different parts, but imo similar level
 
-# Tap dance and combos
+## Thumb alpha
+
+## Tap dance and combos
 
 - Ackchually not combos, tap dance are combos
 - Endgame of today imo