The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

Building customizable ergonomic keyboards (Interview)


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Erez Zukerman shares the story of launching the ErgoDox EZ on Indiegogo (May 2015), what it takes to create customizable ergonomic keyboards, the benefits of split keyboards and custom key layouts, repairability and longevity, community engagement, and the attention to detail required in everything they create. We talk through their keyboard lineup, our personal experience with how we mouse and keyboard…we cover it all.

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  • Featuring:

    • Erez Zukerman – GitHub, LinkedIn, X
    • Adam Stacoviak – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X
    • Jerod Santo – GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X

    Show Notes:

    • ErgoDox EZ
    • Changelog Interviews #582: We have a right to repair! with Kyle Wiens (iFixit)
    • FairPhone
    • ZSA.io
    • DIY trackpad for the Voyager
    • How to spray paint your keyboard
    • ZSA cards
    • Linus Tech Tips - Ergodox EZ Review
    • Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
    • Pagat.com - A website dedicated to cards and card games.
    • Ergodox EZ on Indiegogo
    • Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!

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