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tpflug
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Jul 14, 2013
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I just hit the 'request' button. Hopefully there will be another run sometime soon ;-) Also I'd love to see an option to purchase fully assembled ergodox keyboard ;]
rossipedia
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Jul 15, 2013
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SiskTotally normal. Building my first one was so fun I got in on the 3rd buy almost more for the build rather than just to have a back up.
boli
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Jul 15, 2013
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tpflugSome background first: I'm one of the 9 people who purchased assembly service for the first round of the ErgoDox. Unfortunately, assembly didn't happen, but at least we still got the kits, only months later.<br /><br />I built mine a week ago - timelapse available at
- and was surprised that the soldering was a lot easier than I had feared.<br /><br />More background: Last year I bought a proper solder station for my R/C helicopters hobby, so I had the tools but not the experience (soldering big EC5 plugs to thick cables is not the same thing ;))<br /><br />Anyway, the ErgoDox worked on the first try, and it's a great feeling to type on a keyboard you put together on your own. I'm currently using it at work on a trial basis - after a few weeks I'll either stick to it or go back to the Kinesis Advantage.<br /><br />So all in all, no need to fear assembly, it's easier than it seems. You do need some patience and tools though. That first one took me about 5 hours, and I'm actually looking forward to building the next one (with Cherry clears this time) from round 3. :)
- and was surprised that the soldering was a lot easier than I had feared.<br /><br />More background: Last year I bought a proper solder station for my R/C helicopters hobby, so I had the tools but not the experience (soldering big EC5 plugs to thick cables is not the same thing ;))<br /><br />Anyway, the ErgoDox worked on the first try, and it's a great feeling to type on a keyboard you put together on your own. I'm currently using it at work on a trial basis - after a few weeks I'll either stick to it or go back to the Kinesis Advantage.<br /><br />So all in all, no need to fear assembly, it's easier than it seems. You do need some patience and tools though. That first one took me about 5 hours, and I'm actually looking forward to building the next one (with Cherry clears this time) from round 3. :)
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