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My Neo-Victorian Keyboard.

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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Given 2009-02-25

Paradox Keyboard by ~ParadoxTentacles. The high-quality workmanship on this steampunk keyboard includes vintage typewriter keys, but also outfitted with fully-functional LED lights for the caps lock, number lock, and scroll lock. (Suggested by *leftyfro and Featured by `Kitten-of-Woe)

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:icondimensionsifter:
wait this is real? I thought it was a 3d modal, good job

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:iconnintendochick109:
This is awesome! Great job!

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:iconboonedawithmp2:
This is really, really cool.
:iconliviera-jetter:
This is epic. I read your description and said to myself, "I wonder what he'd do with a laptop."

Awesome work, this is truely something to be proud of. (and show off)

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:iconsabiemoonbeam:
That is amazing, and such a creative idea. I love it!

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:icontrappermitch:
Curse you and this Brilliant awesome mod!
Its inspiring..

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:icontheelle:
Oh man. The borders/edging are very nice~.
Good idea, using Roman numerals for the F keys. O:

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:iconlicrydis:
amazing, i like your design very much.

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Oct 24, 2008, 5:50:02 PM

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