Dygma Raise Review
A split gaming keyboard with many unique features, the Dygma Raise demands your time and focus, but gives a lot back in return.
Is tenting your keyboard really THAT important?
Dygma Raise Tenting Waiting List: https://airtable.com/shrbDdhxuYZHmxxU6
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00:00 Intro
00:25 What is hand pronation? What is tenting?
01:02 1926-1977 History of Tenting Keyboards
01:52 Companies and keyboard enthusiasts inspired by Maltron
02:05 Asia’s first ergonomic keyboard
02:14 Popularization of keyboards and ergonomics in the 80’s & 90’s
02:29 Study that keyboard design should accommodate forearm pronation of 60º-70º
(CORRECTION: Hand angle mistake Please see this graph https://www.anatomyexhibits.com/website/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/11112_07C.jpg for the correct 60º-70º hand pronation position)
03:22 The Gist
03:35 Microsoft, Apple, and Cherry Ergonomic keyboards and further trends
04:22 Does that mean you have to get a tented split keyboard?
05:01 When does tenting work best?
05:38 This is how your ergonomic setup should be
05:56 Dygma Raise Tenting Kit
07:02 The many ways to pitch your keyboard’s tent 😉
07:28 When all your dreams and wishes come true
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Watch our other videos:
500 Dygma Raise keyboards have arrived at our warehouse
https://youtu.be/q9YLu_0sRXA
Dygma News Ep 2: Important Shipping Update!
https://youtu.be/zaaHYXN3DPs
From Laptop Keyboard To Ergonomic Split Mechanical Keyboard
https://youtu.be/rinToTt5Y-w
Improving Productivity with the Dygma Raise
https://youtu.be/_uLpbjsuxR4
The Assembly Process of the Dygma Raise keyboards
https://youtu.be/MH-thXPfw8s
Splitting and attaching your Dygma Raise keyboard
https://youtu.be/OOTxY6bO-Ug
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Sources:
The Split Keyboard: An Ergonomics Success Story: http://xahlee.info/kbd/i2/split_keyboard__david_Rempel_2008_HF.pdf
Keyboard operating posture and actuation force: Implications for muscle over-use: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/000368709190160J
Healthcare: Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery: https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/specialties/aesthetics/hand-surgery
Human Engineering the Keyboard: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Human-Engineering-the-Keyboard-Kroemer/ac3b26d33e19f0978996b13285a7ba762d82b89b
Motionbox Animation Studios: https://youtu.be/lH3HcGLgF9M
Chyrosran22: https://youtu.be/RkJRiKRhag8
Rationalisierung der Schreibmaschine und Ihrer Bedienung : Psychotechnische Arbeitsstudien [German]: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/rationalisierung-der-schreibmaschine-und-ihrer-bedienung-psychotechnische-arbeitsstudien_ea-klockenberg/17850976/#edition=18793325 &idiq=22318873
Karl H.E. Kroemer: https://www.ise.vt.edu/people/emeritus-faculty/emeritus/kroemer.htmlEffects of forearm pronation/supination on carpal tunnel pressure: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/222957620_Effects_of_forearm_pronationsupination_on_carpal_tunnel_pressure
The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/28/sports/tennis/tennis-union-men-djokovic.html
Who killed the M15? https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=12625.0
Microsoft 3RA-00022 Surface Ergonomic Keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-3RA-00022-Surface-Ergonomic-Keyboard/dp/B01MFCTRZM
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Ergonomic-Keyboard-Business-5KV-00004/dp/B00EY8PXZG
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard for Business: https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-LXM-00001-Ergonomic-Keyboard/dp/B07Y414QXJ
Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro, circa Q4 1999: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_ergonomic_keyboards#/media/File:MS_Natural_Keyboard_Pro.JPG
Apple adjustable keyboard: https://deskthority.net/wiki/File:Apple_Adjustable_front.JPG
Maltron: https://www.maltron.com/
Custom ergo keyboards:
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ak8d0m/dactyl_manuform_5x7/
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46015.0;all
https://www.allthingsergo.com/dyi-ergonomic-keyboard/
https://yournewkeyboard.tumblr.com/post/185794067226/the-dmote-or-dactyl-manuform-opposable-thumb
Tenting solutions:
https://www.reddit.com/r/DygmaLab/comments/jhc1l5/my_diy_tenting_solution/
https://www.reddit.com/r/DygmaLab/comments/jq5hsj/tenting_with_a_textbook/
https://www.reddit.com/r/DygmaLab/comments/gm5dzi/my_final_form_revealed/
https://www.reddit.com/r/DygmaLab/comments/jlik5p/my_diy_tenting_with_metal_bookends_and_magnets/
https://www.reddit.com/r/DygmaLab/comments/io339e/had_a_shower_thought_today_re_tentingtried_it_and/
https://www.reddit.com/r/DygmaLab/comments/fqmy71/tenting_done_cheap/
If the Dygma Raise is an ergonomic keyboard, why isn’t it ortholinear?
In 2017, when we started our project, our first design was an ortholinear split keyboard, called the Shortcut.
We made multiple prototypes and sold 50 units for a closed beta.
After testing for 2 months, we reached the conclusion that the learning curve was too steep, making it a very risky first product.
We decided to simply get the best features of the Shortcut: thumbs keys, custom software, and split design and made a product that was more user-friendly. That’s how the Raise was born. Best Dumb Phones unveiled: Learn at dumbphone.top.
The Raise works as a gateway keyboard to ergonomics.
We do have the intention of making an ortholinear keyboard in the future. Let us know in the comments below if that’s something you’d be interested in!
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Useful links:
https://support.dygma.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007068877
https://web.archive.org/web/20181121041456/http://shortcut.gg/blog/
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Watch our other videos:
Remove one half of your keyboard and just use the other! BUT how? And WHY?
https://youtu.be/FKFQ32hFQGA
Is tenting your keyboard really THAT important?
https://youtu.be/pUKoB95aEc4
What makes the Dygma Raise different (and better)!
https://youtu.be/_6wzSVX5wnI
500 Dygma Raise keyboards have arrived at our warehouse
https://youtu.be/q9YLu_0sRXA
From Laptop Keyboard To Ergonomic Split Mechanical Keyboard
https://youtu.be/rinToTt5Y-w
Improving Productivity with the Dygma Raise
https://youtu.be/_uLpbjsuxR4
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Dygma Raise Full Review (Ergonomic Gaming Keyboard)
This is a review of a product that I purchased. I have no affiliation with Dygma.
Please let me know if you find any mistakes in the video! I spent a lot of time editing this and it’s definitely possible I missed something!
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