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Way to lock Mac mode?

squarelover — Tue, 03 May 2011 16:13:10 -0400

I'm a new TypeMatrix user. So far, it's been quite fun, although a bit of an adjustment. After about a week and a half, my speed and accuracy is finally starting to get back to normal (47wpm before TM / 24wpm first staring TM / 35wpm currently).

As I am a Mac user and a MacBook Pro user, my keyboard frequently gets disconnected. By doing this, each time I reconnect I have to re-apply the Mac mode. This can be frustrating, especially when I forget and can't figure out why my keyboard commands aren't working. Is there a way to get the layout mode to stick in between disconnections?

Also, all the media keys work in mac mode, except the Play/Pause button. If I switch back to normal layout, the play/pause works, but in Mac mode, it prints the publisher mark §. Any way to chage/fix/map the keys? Can we program the modes of our TypeMatrix?

Possibility of large key version of TypeMatrix 2030?

acton — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:38:29 -0400

As someone with large hands I have been looking for large key keyboards. It appears the only ones that exist achieve this by eliminating some keys.

Has any consideration been given to the possibility of using the TypeMatrix 2030's efficient design not to shrink the keyboard size, but to increase the size of the keys in a conventionally sized keyboard? This could be a unique advantage, aimed at people with large hands, or with physical disabilities such as shaky hands or poor vision.

Colemak layout, Mac OS X and the "show desktop key"

bishboria — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:08:55 -0400

I've had the typematrix 2030 keyboard for about 6 months now and I'm loving it. However, it does have one annoyance for me: Show desktop.

I absolutely never use this, and I'd rather have it mapped to be a second Mac Command key.

I've tried various pieces of software but haven't managed it yet.

I assume if I can remap the Show Desktop key, then I can also remap the other keys to match the Colemak layout.

I've been through the discussions and have seen people discussing 106 mode...

Can anyone help please?

TypeMatrix2030

lisagarrison — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 11:44:02 -0400

I have two Matrix2030 keyboards over two years old I have two computers same results. The n key types m and b key types v. The other Matix stopped working completely. I have an idea I must have done this by hitting function keys and unknowingly reprogrammed and/or turned off keyboard. HELP!

Colemak – Norwegian layout. Finding < and >

Jonta — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:59:25 -0400

I have the 2030, and use Ubuntu 11.04. System layout set to Norwegian, so I can use æ, ø and å. I use Fn+F5 to switch to Colemak, but can't find the < and > on the keyboard. Ideas?

Researching for new keyboard & mouse for Mac

lhwing03 — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:12:36 -0400

I'm researching specs and customer reviews of keyboards for my iMac. My first choice, after seeing the PC-version in action is the Logitech DiNovo Edge Rechargeable Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac. Unfortunately it doesn't have a dedicated 10-key which I need. So I need to find a good 10-key that's compatible with this keyboard. A mouse too. I've stayed away from all cordless devices after experiencing crappy battery life; hence the above keyboard. Please offer recommendations and reasons for your choices. The whole set will be a b-day present for my husband who has zero tolerance for computer products that make you jump through hoops.

Thank you!
-Lesley

Favorite 2030 features?

Inf3rn0_44 — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:50:13 -0400

Mine are going to have to be (Most important to me)
1. Short length/Moved Numpad (A huge issue for gaming and large inconvenience in overall mouse use)
1. Vertical key columns [A thought I have always had about keyboards and (Great for typing, and gaming actually)
2. Great Price (Compared to other keyboards, the 2030 really puts down essential features first)
3. Low key travel + thin profile overall.
4. Ability for additional typing formats.
I have always had thoughts about keyboards and how they could be redesigned, the 2030 really addresses my desires for the ideal keyboard.

Norwegian dvorak

Unforgiven — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:13:55 -0400

Hi all!
When changing to dvorak (fn+F1) I cannot find the å key, the ø and æ are where they should be. Anyone know where the å is hiding?

I have also made a keyboard layout for W7 that places the æ, ø and å to where the respective Swedish vowels on the svorak skin.

But it would be handy to replace the resident dvorak layout (fn+F1) with the modified svorak one.

B.T.W.: I have had my Typematrix for two days now and not missing my old Razer Lycosa one bit, well maybe the backlit keys on the razer ;-)

Backslash in UK qwerty layout?

skilldrick — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 05:34:41 -0400

I'd like to use the UK key layout, where " is above 2 and £ is above 3 (as opposed to @ above 2 and # above 3). Unfortunately, in this layout I don't seem to have a backslash key. Is that right?

2030 USB on mac, function key does nothing?

yeoj — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:43:20 -0500

Hi,

I have two USB 2030 keyboards. I find that i prefer to not type on anything other these days.

My question is as follows:

On my mac running osx 10.6 the function key seems to do nothing... i really don't care about the copy/paste functionality, but i desperately need the ability to hit "function+delete" in order to send the insert signal...

Is anyone else having this problem? Any ideas on how to remedy it?

Thanks,

-Joe

Remapping desktop/play/shuffle/app keys etc possible?

anders — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:38:23 -0400

Is remapping the special keys possible with the current keyboard model? I don't need those keys and would rather use them for something else. I'm using Mac OS X.

The keyboard don't work for key < > in Windows 7 with french AZERTY skin

emmanuel — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:47:03 -0500

Key with < and > don't work, but this key is ok to do "cut" with "fn" key.

How to solve this problem ?

Thanks,
Emmanuel

Different layout

bel — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 02:32:42 -0500

Hello,

Can I use the 2030 with any keybouard layout on a windows computer, like my ordenary 101 keyboard does?
I would like to be able to switch between qwerty, dvorak or my own layout.

I cannot type on a normal keyboard with 10 fingers. I seem to lack contole over my right hand bottom row. So I'v an intrest in your keyboard withe straight collums.

number pad in ubuntu

chrusch — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:38:21 -0500

I'm working in Ubuntu 10.04 with a brand new TMx 2030 USB. I cannot access the number pad. Pressing a function key and one of the number keys does nothing or something random. I did configure the keyboard under Keyboard Preferences, and this model is listed as TypeMatrix EZ-Reach 2030 USB. I had the same problem with my old. TypeMatrix EZR 2030. How can I get the numeric keypad to work?

My experience with TypeMatrix and Macs

siemsen — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:54:15 -0400

I believe in the common-sense ideas behind TypeMatrix keyboards, but I failed to make the switch. I tried hard. I bought an old-style TypeMatrix 2030, the one with a red "Del" key and a PS/2 cable. Later, I bought a newer TypeMatrix 2030, with a USB cable. I hoped that the newer version might fix some oddities of the older version. It helped somewhat, but I still couldn't fully transition to the TypeMatrix boards. I'm a Mac user. I like Apple keyboards better because:

1. Consistent modifier keys. On the larger, wired Apple keyboards with a numeric keypad, the Shift, Command, Option, and Control keys are symmetric in size and placement, and equidistant from the space bar. I use all three modifiers a lot, sometimes in combination. They are all oversized on the Apple keyboard, so they're easy to find and hit. The TypeMatrix is lopsided - there's only one Command key, labeled "start". The left and right Option and Control keys are different sizes.

2. Feel. TypeMatrix keys have a very nice smooth, quiet feel. Apple is quite similar, but with shorter travel, which I think is better.

3. No dead or mystery keys. I made this table to help learn the newer TypeMatrix 2030 with Mac OS X Snow Leopard:


|---------------+------------------+------------------------------------------|
| key           | effect           | effect with fn                           |
|---------------+------------------+------------------------------------------|
| calc          | nothing          | nothing                                  |
| mail/b.tab    | nothing          | b.tab                                    |
| www/b.space   | nothing          | b.space                                  |
| play/cut      | mute             | Shift-delete                             |
| delete/insert | delete           | ?                                        |
| app/copy      | nothing          | Ctrl-?                                   |
| shuffle/paste | alt              | Shift-?                                  |
| dsktp/prev    | Command-E (?!!!) | tells iTunes to go to the previous track |
| alt/next      | alt              | tells iTunes to go to the next track     |
| pg up/back    | pg up            | nothing (with Safari or Firefox)         |
| pg dn/forward | pg up            | nothing (with Safari or Firefox)         |
| F10/prt sc    | F10              | F13                                      |
| F11/scroll    | F11              | F14 (decrease display brightness)        |
| F12/pause     | F12              | F15 (increase display brightness)        |
|---------------+------------------+------------------------------------------|

4. Mac-specific keys that, no surprise, work very well with a Mac.

I like the TypeMatrix keyboards because:

1. The grid layout. For the first time in my life, I was able to touch-type the top-row numeric keys with some accuracy. This is very important when writing software, because programs contain a lot of the special characters on that row.

2. Center placement of the "Enter" and "Back Space" keys. It's just so obviously right!

3. Better nubs and ridges. It's easier to feel your way around a TypeMatrix. The Apple's keys all have the same surface. The nubs and ridges are in the right places on my Dvorak TypeMatrix. On my Apples with the keys manually rearranged, the few nubs are on the wrong keys.

I tried, and I now use Apple keyboards.

I think the rumored programmable TypeMatrix keyboard may solve the dead key issue for me. That may make the TypeMatrix attractive enough that I'll finally make the switch.

I realize that some keys will have labels that don't reflect their effect. For me, the solution is to just ignore the labels. I don't like the silicon-skin solution to the problem. I have a silicon-skin made by KB Covers for my Mac laptop. It gives me the Dvorak layout. I don't really like the skin, but I don't want to move the keycaps on the laptop, so it's a workable solution. Luckily, I can usually use an external keyboard, with repositioned keycaps. I find the slight loss of feel to be too great for all-day use of a skin. Stickers might work, but I doubt that they wouldn't rub off with time.

I hope this might help other Mac users who want to use TypeMatrix keyboards.

-- Pete

Out of Stock

Morganamx — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 07:26:12 -0400

Hello!
I'm French and I want to buy the TypeMatrix with Bepo and Azerty Skins but they are temporally out of Stock.
When will you receive them and when could I buy them?
Thank you for answering me!

International shipping rate for TM skins

Poulpette — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 08:34:03 -0400

Hi,

I’ve just seen that French skins are available again. I was interesting in one of these ($20, that’s not too expensive) but then I saw the International shipping rate: $44.12! It’s more than twice as much as the skin price…
If I can understand the high International shipping rate for the keyboard (its package must be strong, etc.), why is there only that way of shipping for the skins?

Thank for you answer.