Haptic Gaming Keyboard
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You could make one by mixing up the switch types on a mechanical keyboard, or changing the keycaps on a Model M between silicone and plastic for different zones.
Yep the F and J and number pad 5 all have ridges to allow touch typist to orient their fingers on a standard keyboard as buyback says.
Yes, but I'm more concerned with getting onto the Q W E D and NUM PAD for some of the functions that I cannot map to my HOTAS. With the HMD on, getting from F or J in a hurry (like when in combat) is a bit haphazard.
Maybe I can do my own and mark the keys I do need with silicone, but was hoping there was a decent KB out there already.
Maybe I can do my own and mark the keys I do need with silicone, but was hoping there was a decent KB out there already.
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Hmm....
How about a braille Keyboard?
Sure would take some time getting used to - but obviously it works.
Browsing some images, it seems many still have the normal letters still printed and readable on the Keys; so non VR use wouldn't be an issue.
Other than that, I could imagine attaching some self-attaching/adhesive little rubbers onto certain Keys or Key Groups might help.
How about a braille Keyboard?
Sure would take some time getting used to - but obviously it works.
Browsing some images, it seems many still have the normal letters still printed and readable on the Keys; so non VR use wouldn't be an issue.
Other than that, I could imagine attaching some self-attaching/adhesive little rubbers onto certain Keys or Key Groups might help.
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Oh if you are using VR and HOTAS, then I'd simply put blobs of blutac on your home and important keys 
If you have an old keyboard lying around, just rip off the keys you don't use
If you have an old keyboard lying around, just rip off the keys you don't use
Make one of your buttons on your HOTAS a Shift modifier, then map those extra actions to SHIFT+something. You basically double the buttons on your HOTAS.
I've got my SuperCruise go to System Map, and FSD jump shift to Galaxy Map. My Heat Sink ejection shifts to Silent Running, which is a good way to not accidentally drop my shields by going into Silent Running.
I've been wondering why so many people claim they can't type whilst wearing an HMD whilst I can do it without much effort despite being a rather lousy typist.
The fact I'm using a mechanical keyboard might contribute. The keys stand further out and thus provide more haptic feedback when hit. Moreover are separated wider against each other (using a modified version of this:
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The keys themselves don't have any special markers on them. Key labels are engraved, but not deep enough to really feel the letter by touch - I know where the left bottom corner is and just know where the keys are from there.
As stated it might contribute, not saying it's a magic solution. People also claim they can't drink or smoke whilst wearing an HMD which I can easily do without special haptic coffee cups/wine glasses or cigars - the most likely explanation might be practice.
It certainly makes things easier than using a laptop keyboard though.
The fact I'm using a mechanical keyboard might contribute. The keys stand further out and thus provide more haptic feedback when hit. Moreover are separated wider against each other (using a modified version of this:
The keys themselves don't have any special markers on them. Key labels are engraved, but not deep enough to really feel the letter by touch - I know where the left bottom corner is and just know where the keys are from there.
As stated it might contribute, not saying it's a magic solution. People also claim they can't drink or smoke whilst wearing an HMD which I can easily do without special haptic coffee cups/wine glasses or cigars - the most likely explanation might be practice.
It certainly makes things easier than using a laptop keyboard though.
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TiberiusKirk
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>>People also claim they can't drink or smoke whilst wearing an HMD which I can easily do without special haptic coffee cups/wine glasses or cigars.
I've been horse riding whilst playing, cooking dinner, writing a book, and rolling my own cigars on my knee - never mind smoking them. You're quite right Kirk - I don't know what these guys are complaining about.
What they clearly lack is:
1) Hyperbole
2) genius
3) lying
You clearly outclass me in terms of hyperbole and I'm clearly mentally challenged (even misspelled my own user name, go figure...). I'm not a liar though.
Might look a bit clumsy, but it was in 09/14 when I only owned a rift for 3 weeks - I've had >2000 hours of practice since then.
Whilst I do enjoy a good drink and a smoke - I'd never do so whilst wearing the DK2.
Even if you know exactly where your beer is, there's a good chance you haven't noticed you've moved in relation to it or that enthusiastic joystick waggling has vibrated it elsewhere on or off the desk
Spilling cheap American Generic onto a $999 GPU doesn't sound like a fun thing to me.Smoking is also a no-no for me, as you have no idea if you'll ash into the tray properly, and risking dropping your cherry on a HOTAS could lead to all sorts of unexpected fiery surprises. Plus - the lenses are delicate and irreplaceable. Smoke is just going to yellow and crack them, and break down the foam padding.
Whilst I do enjoy a good drink and a smoke - I'd never do so whilst wearing the DK2.
Even if you know exactly where your beer is, there's a good chance you haven't noticed you've moved in relation to it or that enthusiastic joystick waggling has vibrated it elsewhere on or off the desk
Joystick waggling and vibration aren't as much of an issue with a Warthog on a solid desk. Other than that, my relative position might change due to the rolls on my chair - never spilled anything. The brain apparently recalibrates on a subconscious level, depending on how far my arms are stretched to reach the stick/keyboard.
Granted, I might have a reduced risk of fiery surprises due to using a metal HOTAS and keyboard, but I don't remember ever dropping the cherry on either of them. I just know where the ashtray is.
Last but not least, I don't know what you're smoking, but tobacco smoke has a pH ~6.5-7.5, so even if the air was fully saturated it wouldn't crack down the lenses. I'd put my lenses and foam into a similar acidic liquid without fear of them cracking down or the foam degrading. Yellowing might be an issue, but I haven't noticed any - might be related to occasionally cleaning them.
Now that is a thing of beauty
To shadragon the F key is to the right of D and CAPS LOCK to the left of A. Really you only need to try this for a few days and it'll become second nature. You've almost got a number pad with the menu keys..
1 2 3
Q W E
A S D [F ridge here] G H [J ridge here]
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What Sodapop said.
I have yet to need the keyboard for anything except typing. Everything else I can do with my CH HOTAS, using the pinky trigger on my Throttle as a "shift" key. And if I run out of "shift" functions, then I can start using the ring trigger as an "alt" key. And of course there's the middle finger trigger as a potential "control" key, but I doubt I'll ever need it.
Reserve the middle finger trigger for griefers.
My Corsair K65 has beveled and knurled WSAD keys so I can position my hands without looking. Can also program which keys are lit so could peak through a CV1 nose gap. Expect it will help in FPS games like Skyrim and Fallout . I just can't see me using an XBOX controller after all these years.