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by rezeroed 2856 days ago
We need keyboards with digital keys, not printed, so we can change the layouts at the click of a button.
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I recalled https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optimus_Maximus_keyboard from years ago. It looks like the successor uses an LCD screen: http://www.artlebedev.com/optimus/popularis/.
Bingo.
Or just use blank keycaps... the legends shouldn't matter because you shouldn't be looking down at the board while you type.
For learning and trying out new layouts.
Still, you shouldn't be looking down. In addition to taking your eyes off the screen, it also builds a dependence on seeing your finger positions instead of building muscle memory. The recommended method (if you aren't willing to go cold-turkey trial-and-error) is to print out a map of the layout and tape it on the _top_ of your monitor for a few days.