Without StenoToppers, it is harder to press two keys with one finger and thumbs can become very sore trying to avoid the spacebar all the time. The whole point of these keycaps is to slightly raise, compact and align the top two rows of keys (making it easier to chord them) and move the thumb-keys comfortably above the space-bar and into a more ergonomic position. They are designed to fit any keyboard with Cherry MX keyswitches or any "identical" Cherry MX clone. StenoToppers are a set of custom 3D printed keycaps which convert a mechanical keyboard into a stenotype look-alike. In short, just make sure clients are aware that the project is open source and that they retain the same freedom to use this project as you do.Īnyway, on with the show. It is left as an excercise to bored DIY steno-enthusiasts to design and manufacture injection-moulded parts, which will inherently fit better and feel lighter.Īs this is an open source project, you are very welcome (and encouraged) to make and sell StenoToppers by your own means, under the terms of the license. These are secured to existing keycaps with some sturdy "adhesive foam" and are reportedly easy to set up. If you want a quicker solution that is guaranteed to work on any steno-ready keyboard, then we heartily recommend the Laser-Cut Keytoppers ($20 USD + $Shipping) from the Plover Store 1. If you're interested in learning more about typing at the speed of thought, see the Plover Blog.ģD model and printing work is currently fiddly and time consuming. Note that StenoToppers are designed for use with a mechanical keyboard that supports N-key rollover (NKRO), alongside the fantastic open source Plover software. This branch (master) contains the part files and assemblies for AutoDesk Inventor 2016, from which the STL files are derived. The branch " generic-models" has files (in STL format) that should work with any proper 3D modeling software (such as AutoDesk 123D or Blender). This repository contains the 3D design files for the "StenoToppers", including and a detailed CAD drawing and 3D models.
Two additional print assemblies have been made available - one for just the numbar keys, and another for the full set including the numbar keys. These keys are much like normal keys, but they fit on the same level as the StenoToppers and sit nice and close together. The StenoToppers keycap set now includes number bar (numbar) keys (since version 1.1.0).
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