Posts tagged: slashpages

drafted by kimi /style How I write and build this site. A personal style guide. Tone of Voice # [1] Casually self-deprecating with technical credibility. I write like I’m talking to someone at a conference after-party, not a LinkedIn profile. It’s okay to poke fun at myself and my projects. “Under-funded, over-dreamed, barely documented” is a feature, not a bug. Principles: - Use first person (“I”, “me”, “my”) - Keep sentences punchy and direct - Include real personal details and hobbies - Show technical expertise without taking myself too seriously - It’s okay to mention frustrations with mainstream tools Writing Rules # [2] Formatting: - No em-dashes. Use periods or commas instead - No emoji - 80 character hard wrap - Double space between sentences - Headers should be concise (2-4 words) Structure: - Put code examples front and center - Add brief context or “why this matters” even if just one sentence - It’s okay to say “I use this when…” or “This saved me fr...

drafted by kimi /interests Things I’m passionate about and why they excite me. Mechanical Keyboards # [1] I’ve fallen deep into the custom keyboard rabbit hole. Building keyboards combines electronics, ergonomics, and 3D printing into one satisfying hobby. What I love about it: - Tactile feedback - Every keystroke has personality - Ergonomics - 40% split layouts changed how I think about typing - Customization - From switches to keycaps to case design - DIY culture - Hand wiring, firmware hacking, designing my own PCBs Current projects: - Building a split 40% wireless keyboard - 3D printing custom keycaps - Designing the “portajohn” keyboard case See my keyboard posts [2] 3D Printing # [3] From functional parts to artistic experiments, 3D printing lets me materialize ideas. What I print: - Keyboard components - Cases, keycaps, plate files - Practical tools - Knife sharpeners, microphone mounts, dovetail experiments - Kid projects - Working with Wyatt on various b...