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February 25, 2009
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.
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Paradox Keyboard

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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!
Image size
4000x3000px 1.68 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon PowerShot G9
Shutter Speed
1/8 second
Aperture
F/2.8
Focal Length
7 mm
ISO Speed
800
Date Taken
Oct 24, 2008, 5:50:02 PM
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DoughnutJellyFish's avatar

Ohohoho that is cool. I know someone who would totally love that