A starter ergonomic keyboard: The Dygma Raise 2
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Gaming keyboards often include more features than standard keyboards. Many are hot swappable mechanical boards with a limited number of programmable keys. However, even top-of-the-line gaming boards such as Razer's BlackWidow are limited compared to high-end ergonomic boards. Founded by professional gamer Luis "Deilor" Sevilla, Dygma aims to bridge that gap with the Raise 2 (Figure 1), a board that introduces some but not all the features of fully ergonomic boards. The goal is an ambitious one, as reflected in the company name, which is derived from the Spanish word for "paradigm." The result is a keyboard suitable for both gamers and a general audience, although the design decisions are a mixed success. While some are efficient, others seem to be made with conflicting intents and without consideration of the user experience.
Figure 1: The Raise 2 ready for use, with tenting installed.
The Raise 2 has several of the features of the newest generation of ergonomic keyboards. These include:
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