PLEASE READ BEFORE VOTING!
This is it: The final, yes, FINAL keyboard layout poll!
There were thousands of discussion threads, many different approaches, and this poll is the result of the hard work.
Before you vote, read up the following:
1. A keyboard should be easily understandable for common keys and symbols. If you need to read an instruction manual for simple things, something is wrong.
2. As the Pyra is a flexible device, the keyboard should be usable for various tasks: Coding, writing posts, emails and letters, Linux shell, etc. It's not possible to create a keyboard that's perfect for every task - but it should work fine for MOST.
3. When choosing your favourite layout, do NOT be affected by the labels of the keys. We're ONLY choosing the functional layout right now - it does NOT mean stuff will be printed exactly like you can see it on the keymat (i.e. L-Shift will not be printed on the keymat, it will be Shift. The function will be the left key though)
4. The poll is only here to HELP me choose the layout. The final choice will still be made by myself, but I'd really like to see what you guys think - this will definitely affect my decision
5. All creator names have been removed from the layouts to make the poll as neutral as possible.
6. You can do multiple polls if you can't decide what keyboard you like best. Don't overuse that, though
7. The poll will end Monday, 20th of July 23:59pm (German time)
Well - so much for the introduction.
Here are our candidates:
EDIT: Just to make things clear:
This poll is NOT intended to find out what you want to use the Pyra for, so please DO NOT choose a layout simply because you only want to use it for one task and do not care about the others.
The primary goal is to find a keyboard SUITED for as many users and usecases as possible - so when looking at a layout and choosing your favourite one, widen your horizon and carefully think if it is useful for a wide range of tasks.
This is it: The final, yes, FINAL keyboard layout poll!
There were thousands of discussion threads, many different approaches, and this poll is the result of the hard work.
Before you vote, read up the following:
1. A keyboard should be easily understandable for common keys and symbols. If you need to read an instruction manual for simple things, something is wrong.
2. As the Pyra is a flexible device, the keyboard should be usable for various tasks: Coding, writing posts, emails and letters, Linux shell, etc. It's not possible to create a keyboard that's perfect for every task - but it should work fine for MOST.
3. When choosing your favourite layout, do NOT be affected by the labels of the keys. We're ONLY choosing the functional layout right now - it does NOT mean stuff will be printed exactly like you can see it on the keymat (i.e. L-Shift will not be printed on the keymat, it will be Shift. The function will be the left key though)
4. The poll is only here to HELP me choose the layout. The final choice will still be made by myself, but I'd really like to see what you guys think - this will definitely affect my decision
5. All creator names have been removed from the layouts to make the poll as neutral as possible.
6. You can do multiple polls if you can't decide what keyboard you like best. Don't overuse that, though
7. The poll will end Monday, 20th of July 23:59pm (German time)
Well - so much for the introduction.
Here are our candidates:
EDIT: Just to make things clear:
This poll is NOT intended to find out what you want to use the Pyra for, so please DO NOT choose a layout simply because you only want to use it for one task and do not care about the others.
The primary goal is to find a keyboard SUITED for as many users and usecases as possible - so when looking at a layout and choosing your favourite one, widen your horizon and carefully think if it is useful for a wide range of tasks.
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