Saddle keycap profile A great write-up on the evolution and ergonomics of 大岡俊彦's saddle keycap profile.
KBD.news Published December 13, 2021
This unique spherical profile turns a flat plate (and ortho layout) into a tented shape with convex surface (at least on the X axis).
Instead following the common concave design approaches (e.g. Dactyl), the author builds on the legacy of the Hansen Writing Ball. Ergonomically related projects are Yukari's Lime40 and the Willow layout .
"Yes, the hand is made to grab the ball!"
The keycaps in action:
VIDEO
Read the full article here for a detailed introduction to the concept. The article is part of the Keyboard Advent Calender , make sure you check the other posts too!
Published on Mon 13th Dec 2021. Featured in KBD #56 (source ).
Related Ataruno is working on various keycaps made of leather.
CannonKeys announces CannonCaps CXA – a spherical keycap profile with a height similar to that of Cherry.
CDSA is a new sculpted spherical Choc keycap profile shared by
Alescito : a remix of LDSA and Cherry.
Dye your keycaps with Rit DyeMore. A tutorial by
CrowningKnight .
Two uniform keycap profiles with a
retro square base : Doys by Deadline.Studio and BLOCKs by HIBI.
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