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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.

I'm interested to know if anyone thinks an alternative is worth trying ? Any input would be appreciated!

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[–] DanL4@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wow, Thank you! For the 5 column fix especially. That's very generous of you.

I know next to nothing about 30 printing, I intend to order it from some service. Any settings I should ask for? Which would be altogether better, MJF or SLS?

[–] demibyte@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You're welcome, like I said was easy enough to chop off a column.

I'm in more less the same boat as far as printing goes. Either MJF or SLS will be fine. This iteration as MJF previous was SLS. MJF is a little nicer imo. Smoother surface finish and it can be dyed black. SLS is a little cheaper though. I used jlcpcb and didn't ask them to do anything special.

[–] DanL4@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I'll look at the design and maybe order it this evening.

I'll also see how easy it could be to connect a xiao ble controller instead.