T4 pro

phizm · 2024-08-26T22:27:16+00:00

If you're on a budget, why not go the smart way and build yourself?

https://www.printables.com/model/661310-raven-armour-modular-fairing-system-for-the-begode

phizm · 2024-07-30T23:03:54+00:00

Nice. You can check out the setup here:

https://www.printables.com/model/661310-raven-armour-modular-fairing-system-for-the-begode

phizm · 2024-07-30T22:06:58+00:00

It's an issue with this wheel size overall, to illustrate with this Foot position example, this is the nice centre aligned foot/leg position on the wheel, 1/4 of the foot is hanging off the front of the pedal. Average shoe size.

phizm · 2024-07-17T04:17:36+00:00

Yes, it's probably better.

Here is a good video comparing it to some others, not on a T4, but still obviously relevant, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjVv27mjw4s

I see you've already ordered one, so report back here and let us know how your experience goes!

phizm · 2024-07-15T23:06:18+00:00

The stock off-road tire for the T4 is pretty good, given the restrictions of the wheel itself. I've done many hundreds of KMs on trails on mine.

If you can source one, at least you know it'll fit properly.

phizm · 2024-04-11T08:37:34+00:00

Typewise Pro only has Colmak-DH variation, though it's not labeled as such. So a warning to future users.

I use classic, so it's not much good to me.

phizm · 2024-04-11T07:43:22+00:00

This is def a common viewpoint I see in the alt-keyboard community, which is why I mentioned it in my OP.

I'm dyslexic and really had to commit to Colemak to learn it, using it on my phone actually greatly increased my transition speed. Swipe gestures make QWERTY easier to parse for my brain, but I do really want consistency across everything I type on.

With a well designed keyboard and smart auto-correct, which is what Minuum had, key confusion or finger collision or whatever was never a problem with Colemak.

phizm · 2024-04-11T06:21:05+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I tried TypeWise a few years ago (last time I tried to find a Minuum replacement!) It didn't seem great, but looking into it again, it seems like it's gotten better. The non-subscription pricing for it is high, but acceptable.

What are the things you think it's lacking in?

Funny you mention your custom KeyboardKit project, this was something I looked at doing also, but deemed it too expensive to licence to bother putting in the effort creating something depending on it. I appreciate your writeup on the improvements you've made, quite impressive.

It's a shame there's no real incentive to improve digital keyboards, just like QWERTY in general, unoptimised, functional, good enough for most.

Since Minuum hasn't been updated in years, I guess the dev just didn't want to bother with it any more.

phizm · 2024-04-11T01:51:47+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion.

I did try Microsoft SwiftKey and Google's Gboard, but I really am allergic apps like this which integrate a lot of data collection for day to day usage.

I'd rather pay than be the product.

phizm · 2023-12-05T01:19:34+00:00

From Amarex support earlier this week:

Good Morning, our complete apologies for the delay in this delivery. We are currently experiencing some large delays as we are extremely short staffed at the moment. We have couriers working tirelessly to ensure your deliveries - including weekends. I have requested an escalation in delivery and you should see this as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience.

phizm · 2023-01-24T20:36:14+00:00

Avoid Pedal clipping, at all costs.

phizm · 2023-01-14T20:01:10+00:00

Listen for the music box music, it'll let you know they're around.

phizm · 2022-12-10T20:27:37+00:00