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Published: 2009-01-12 06:54:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 87015; Favourites: 3592; Downloads: 0
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My Neo-Victorian Keyboard.Featured on my blog at www.TheTentacleParadox.com
Ive always been a fan of mini sized keyboards for Ive never use the number pad thats typically on the right side. I also always hated the way traditional technology looks in contrast to all the antique furniture that adorns my home, so I always had keyboards hidden in drawers. So with this, my first SteamPunk keyboard project uses a mini USB keyboard measuring 12.5″ x 6″. This project took me well over a month to complete, with most of the time used on modifying the keyboard and typewriter keys.
Almost 2 full sets of vintage Typewriter keys were used along with a hand carved wooden space bar! The frame was carved from wood, and functional colored LED indicator lights were added to designate Caps Lock, Number Lock, and Scroll Lock activation. This keyboard has been designed so that if for some reason, the electronics ever malfunction or breaks, a replacement keyboard’s internals can be swapped out fairly easily and cheaply. The completed keyboard types very smoothly and I can touch type on it with no problems!
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I would love to have this.... Do you know where to buy it ?
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*sighs*
It's custom built...
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wow that´s a cool keyboard 
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I'm rather enthralled. I want one of my own... Do you make them for others? I imagine it wouldn't necessarily be cheap. But it would be worth it...
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Impressive work, the mix of vintage and modern...a great balance.
Thanks for sharing
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wow. dose that actually work? very cool, i want one.
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This is awesome, and the fact the it works makes it EPIC!
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I will have to fave this. What do you think about a wireless keyboard?
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Awesome. A great example of that GREAT IDEA that over-came the odds and lack of determination to actually get made! Now it exists! It's REAL! And IT"S AWESOME! Thanks for sharing this amazing Show-stopper. You know you'd make a fortune if you put it into production, right? RIGHT!!
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very elegant and classy piece of retro-modified technology...this is the type of keyboard i would expect to see in a graphic designers work space...
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Please join my group.. your work is amazing
#KITSCHCORNER
VINTAGE* RETRO* CUTE*
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your idea for being able to replace the main keyboard was awesome...
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Wonderful integration of elements. I am glad you did not reargniae the keys.
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this is very cool ...this is what a great job looks like...
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Hi There
I have featured your deviation in my journal dedicated to artisan crafts
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Thank you for sharing your work with us! (and please forgive me for the cut-and-paste notification. All a part of time management 
Warm Regards
Sandi
aka `oibyrd
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^~^ when can i get one!
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I want thiiiiiiiiiiiiis...!
Marvelous work, you! Keep it up!
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now this looks how it should be in manny rooms .. the od kb's always were so cheep toy like
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WoW!! I think i saw a similar one on WAREHOUSE 13-I wondered if it was a prop or where I could get one. Looka awesome i want one!
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making another of these? i can compensate you for your time and energy. email back speedballod1978@HOTMAIL.com
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A beautiful & functional work of art. It's truly inspiring.
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