"I got them all" - Massimiliano

🥰 Massimiliano's Keyboards

I use my Dygma Defy every single day — and although I own more than one Dygma model (my Reddit tagline says "I got them all"!), the Defy is my daily driver.

The part I prefer is the customisability and the low-level/serial port programming interface. That flexibility allows me to tailor the keyboard exactly to my needs, from coding to gaming to security.

"My Raise OG helps me every day with every line of code to earn money and stay productive — all while keeping an eye on my health and posture"

My Raise 1 with a tray of Gnocchi alla Sorrentina between the two halves gives a hint... (No, not for cooking!) That image captures how deeply integrated the keyboard became into my daily workflow. It literally sits in the middle of everything I do — from writing code to planning architecture to typing passwords.

The Raise helped me rethink how I interact with my tools. It wasn't just about switching keyboards — it was a shift in how I approached ergonomics, efficiency, and long-term health. I configured my programs to use consistent shortcuts, mapped into dedicated layers — sometimes even as macros — to speed up my workflow. As someone who codes daily, the Raise and Defy help me stay productive without sacrificing comfort.

🤖 Massimiliano's Layers

I’ve put a lot of thought into how I set up my layers — they’re essential to how I work, write, and even game.

Every layer has a job. That’s what I love about the Defy — I can tailor each layer to match exactly what I need, whether I'm writing code, securing data, or rocking a mech on the battlefield.

The first layer is my writing layer. It’s my everyday default — clean and simple for general typing, notes, and text work.

The second layer is where I keep most of my shortcuts and macros. This layer helps me speed up repetitive tasks and stay efficient across different programs.

The fourth layer is where I keep my function keys, numpad, and navigation controls. The movement keys follow a specific pattern I created to match how I use Neovim, which is my daily editor of choice.

The fifth layer expands on that with additional function keys, mouse emulation, and multimedia controls. This one helps me keep my hands on the keyboard even when I need to control other parts of my setup.

The sixth, seventh, and eighth layers are still experimental. I’m currently testing different combinations for programming symbols and alternate layouts that might improve how I write and structure code.

And finally, the ninth and tenth layers are all about gaming. These two are fully configured for Mechwarrior Online, and they let me jump into a match without changing devices or settings.