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Adelheid
The Adelheid by floookay is an Arisu-fork with function keys.
Published April 10, 2021
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Based on a fork of FateNozomi's Arisu files, floookay's Adelheid is a 75% Alice-like monoblock split – with a function row added.
I think accessing the function keys with a layer on the number row is the superior method as it's faster and more comfortable because you barely have to move your hands. I found myself trying to access the function row one-handedly quite often and nothing beats the comfort of pressing a single dedicated key – floookay.
Features
- 82 keys (Alice layout)
- MX (soldered) switches
- on-board ATmega32U4-AU MCU
- stacked acrylic case
Stuff updated in comparison to the Arisu:
- added an angled & spaced function row
- added option for stepped caps lock
- replaced micro usb port with tht mini usb port
- added single color underglow and key lighting
To continue the tradition of naming Alice-clones by putting a spin on the forename Alice, just like the Arisu, Lisa and Majbritt did, floookay chose "Adelheid" as a German spin on the name. The typeface on the PCB is called Fraktur and was the dominant typeface during the time when Adelheid was one of the most popular names.
Resources
Published on Sat 10th Apr 2021. Featured in KBD #21 (source).
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