Haven't mentioned in a while, but I am still using and very happy with my @system76 #LaunchHeavy #MechanicalKeyboard

My wife is now using my original #LaunchKeyboard and having no problems.

Realized the other day that I am totally comfortable now with my #System76 #LaunchHeavy keyboard. Feels good, works well, no mechanical issues.

I haven't had any more trouble on boot (but I also don't plug an additional keyboard in at boot any more either). Although I ended up not needing it, System76 support was excellent.

Wants:

* ability to set keys and shift+keys individually, not just as a set

* System76 to sell sets of additional keycaps (or individual ones).

@system76

Rebooted with both the #Kinesis gaming and the @system76 #LaunchHeavy plugged in. Once again, the LaunchHeavy acted weird. Key presses not registering and keys repeating when they shouldn't. (Similar to last time.)

The Heavy worked great for the last many weeks, no issues at all. Suddenly, issues again. Maybe a usb / keyboard driver conflict between them?

No idea how to troubleshoot something like this' though.

(Also, key lighting suddenly not working on the Kinesis.)

Not sure what happened with my #LaunchHeavy, but it is still working fine (after acting quirkily - new word! - after a power outage).

Went back to #Kinesis gaming keyboard for a few days, and missed the Heavy more than I thought I would. Glad Heavy is working properly again, but not sure why / how it got quirky.

@system76

Take that back - the issues with the #LaunchHeavy #MechanicalKeyboard are gone.

We had a power outage here the other day, and after rebooting, there were some key press issues. But, now totally gone. Keyboard works great, just like before.

No idea what happened.

Would love a #Kinesis gaming + LaunchHeavy keyboard. Open, solidly built with numpad & usb ports like Launch. Split with extra keys on left like Kinesis gaming. Plus Kinesis text config files.

That would be perfect++.

#LaunchHeavy #MechanicalKeyboard is having some issues - sending it back to @system76 for them to check. Their support is very good, though.

In meantime, switched back to #Kinesis gaming keyboard. Ofc, it is bigger, feels better on the hands, but the lack of some keys and num pad is an issue. Also, not quiet.

Kinesis has dedicated (lit) button for layout. LH doesn't. Matters when you reboot and main layout isn't the first one. LH config software needs some presets, at least.

Probably my all time favorite keyboards. The #Kinesis gaming is probably my current number 1, but the #System76 #LaunchHeavy is a close number 2. (Negative: notice the lights reflected on the monitor.)

The #TouchStream is the best _mouse_ I have ever had. As a keyboard, it takes a lot of getting used to. Been using it off and on for around 20 years, though. It is excellent for environments (like HS state testing) that must be silent.

And, yes, I really use 3 mice.

#MechanicalKeyboards

Update on #System76 #LaunchHeavy #MechanicalKeyboard because I am procrastinating right now:

Still using it as my day-to-day main keyboard. I've gotten used to not having the extra keys on the left (that my #Kinesis has) and thus having to use Super+F[1-8] to change desktops.

Layout reverts to layer 1, QWERTY at reboot, which is annoying, but I got used to it.

I'm liking having the numpad, but lack of indicator has got me a few times after rebooting.

Day 9 (iirc) of using #LaunchHeavy. So far:

* Feels a little cramped after the #Kinesis Gaming #MechanicalKeyboard

* 1st time I've wanted a wrist pad. Built into the Kinesis, now miss it

* The key LEDs shine out the back onto the monitor. Annoying at night, have to turn off (the LEDS).

* Launch Heavy is great keyboard, though. No problems with typing, love the feel of the keys.

* Like key repeat delay & speed better.

* In my house, the quiet keys are important, and these are great.

@dm319

The #LaunchHeavy has 4 layers. The first is qwerty. I set up the third as dvorak - my main layout. Second is set up to control the LEDs.

Love the idea to have the less frequently needed keys on an easily accessible layer.

Thanks! I think I'm going to try that.

@Brandon

#System76 makes great (if expensive) #Linux -first computers. They introduced a fully-open, made-in-USA, small keyboard called the #Launch a couple of years ago.

They just recently (like 2 or 3 weeks ago?) released the "larger" version, called the #LaunchHeavy. Again, expensive, but imho a person could pass it on to their grandchildren. Also beat off intruders with it.

Still getting used to it, but can see it as my day-to-day #MechanicalKeyboard.

See https://system76.com/accessories/launch

Any suggestions for what to set as the 4th key in on left side, bottom row of my #LaunchHeavy ? I have Ctrl Super Alt and Menu. Menu is next to left space bar.

BUT, I never use the menu key. I'm tempted to set up #Fluxbox to open a terminal, but I'd probably press it on accident enough for that to be annoying.

Maybe another left shift key - nothing to undo if pressed on accident and maybe useful.

Wish we could config to Ctrl+F1 to go to desktop 1. Not doable.

#System76 #MechanicalKeyboards

If "I can still type my #BitWarden password easily by touch" is a good metric, then I'm doing fine with the new #System76 #LaunchHeavy keyboard. It feels more cramped than the #Kinesis, but I knew that would be the case, because the Kinesis is a split keyboard.

I am loving that the Launch Heavy is so quiet. The Kinesis is great, but too loud when others are trying to do anything nearby.

Finally (for now), the #LaunchHeavy comes with extra keycaps. #Kinesis gaming does not. BUT, #System76 should consider including more or different ones. For example, there is only one 1.5 size Ctrl keycap. I want another for the right side. Also, no small size CapsLock. I can't be the only one who swaps ESC and CapsLock, can I?

Also, only one "Super" key. I set up one on the right side also, as every keyboard should have. But, no keycap.

That said, can't do this at all on the Kinesis.

The #LaunchHeavy can do 4 layouts. I think the #Kinesis can only do 3. But, I basically only use #dvorak and #qwerty, so no problem there.

Don't like: Launch cannot configure Shift+key, nor any other multi-key combos. Kinesis can. Kinesis also uses text files; Launch uses the GUI configuration software. To set up #dvorak layout, I had to point and click like 60+ times.

(And, why doesn't it come with a pre-configured dvorak choice?)

So far:

Launch is actually smaller than the #Kinesis gaming keyboard. BUT, Kinesis wins for ergonomics.

Setting up the Launch Heavy was not difficult. I got the Kailh Silent Brown; they are quiet and feel great.

Bonus points to Launch for having 4 extra usb ports built in. That is going to be handy.

#FullDisclosure - I have a #Pop_OS computer that I used to set up the #LaunchHeavy keyboard. I'm using it on my #Gentoo machine, though. Anyone know if there is an ebuild for the config software?

My #System76 #LaunchHeavy #keyboard arrived!

Going to play with it now. Will definitely post a comparison with my current favorite, the #Kinesis Gaming keyboard.

System76 Launch Heavy is an open source, configurable full-sized keyboard (that joins the Launch and Launch Lite). This model has a number pad and a $299 price tag.

https://system76.com/accessories/launch_heavy_sa_1/configure

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