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How to Paint a Computer Keyboard. DIY fiber backlit keyboard. How to Make a Laptop Keyboard Backlit. Steampunk keyboard. 10 really cool steampunk keyboard mods. Updated: When Victorian-era fantasy design meets technology, it ends in a creative explosion of polished brass and exposed mechanisms known simply as steampunk. Our colleagues over at MusicRadar searched the far corners of the internet to find 39 amazing steampunk computers, and we feel compelled to share just one aspect of the modded-peripherals on display: keyboards. Leaving aside the copper mice, wooden monitors and even an engraved Mac Mini, here are the 10 best steampunk keyboards we've ever seen… with bigger pictures so you can actually see what we're talking about. 10.

The Wooden KeyboardLet's kick off with something beautiful in its simplicity: a wooden keyboard with handmade typewriter digits. Here's a step-by-step Instructables guide so you can make one for yourself. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. For more cool mods check out 39 amazing steampunk computer mods over on MusicRadar.com. Like this article? Steampunk Keyboard Mod. My goal with this project was to build a retro keyboard that was fully functional and of a sufficient quality that it could be used everyday by a touch typist. In order to achieve this I chose a high quality (though widely available) keyboard as my starting point. This is an IBM Model M "Clicky" keyboard. They were made starting in the mid 1980's and a version is still manufactured today.

This particular keyboard was made in 1989 and shipped with and IBM PowerStation 530, a UNIX box the size of a kegerator. Besides its overall quality and heft, one of the things that makes this keyboard particularly good for such a mod is the fact that it has removable key caps and the under-cap has a flat surface ideal for affixing a new key top. Step one was disassembly and the removal of the skirts on the key caps. The skirt removal was kind of tricky, I originally planned to use a circle punch, but that nearly destroyed the first key I tried it on. The shapes were then cut out on a band saw. Starboard. The 14 Coolest Computer Keyboard Mods and Designs. ES Switch to Spanish Version 14 Cool Computer Keyboard Mods and Designs In 1968 when Douglas Enterbart invented the first keyboard, he wouldn’t have dreamed that his invention would revolutionize the computer world.

Did we imagine that the simple block key board will turn into such magnificent art pieces? But today, each design is unique…leaving the past behind and beholding the future. Technology is simply a part in the long run- together with it blends mans’ quest for better creations leading to innovations like the 14 Coolest Computer Keyboard Mods and Designs seen below, which are made up of some real modifications and also some conceptual design which hopefully will truly be made. Jellyfish Inspired Keyboard The jellyfish inspired keyboard set is basically a hand held gizmo that can function as an alternative to the regular input devices. Remote Controller Keyboard Flying saucers are no longer meant for the aliens alone!

Alchemist Keyboard Mod Mouse Combo Keyboard Retro Keyboard Mod. Spray paint stencil for laptop.