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Published: 2009-01-12 06:54:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 87497; Favourites: 3587; 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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Comments: 588
This is by far one of the coolest things I have seen on deviant art.
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I love the steampunk-ish feeling in this work, awesome!
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...I am sorry for interrupting your comment, but... where did you get that quote from your signature? It made me think.
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I made it, it's one of my "life philosophy" ^^
glad it make you think
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WONDERFUL!!!!!!
This is one of the most inspiring pieces I've came across in DA until now.
You really should consider taking commissions on this stuff.
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this is totally marketable. i recommend getting a patent ASAP. at the very least, i feel if you could put together directions and a component list, you could easily sell that. i would definitely love a keyboard like this and would be willing to purchase instructions from you.
masterfully done.
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HOLY CRAP THAT IS SO AWSUM!! I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ONE OF THOSE XDD
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that's just awesome o__0
really cool idea, wish i had a keyboard like that ^_^
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OMG TYPEWRITER KEYBOARD!
Yeah...I know...It was a bit redundant...
That is some awesome stuff right there!
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Good grief.
You're... a master.
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A keyboard that is not only a piece of art, but is also functional!
Well done. 
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Okay, this is the most badass keyboard I have ever seen. Although, I'm doubting that there's any possibility of acquiring one, unless I were to make it myself, aye?
Seriously, I want one. This is incredible craftsmanship.
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You're a very skilled craftsperson. This is exquisite work.
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So...where does/can one acquire such an artistic gem?
this is truly remarkable, and I applaud you for you eye for beauty.
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Awesome! The only thing is, you don't need the Num Lock if you don't have the number pad on the right. But yea, it's still pretty amazing!
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i know tons of people who'd love this. i would too XD
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Dude..You should market this..Go and get the design patented.
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Wow, this is great. I am also a fan of the Victorian era, this is a great key board, i didn't realize it was real at first. its a beautiful beautiful thing!
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now i really want to see the furniture that adorns your home...
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A neo-Victorian keyboard?
I praise you for your ingenuity.
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What an incredibly creative and beautiful idea! So, it's a functioning keyboard? I'm so envious of such a cool "Antique"! Amazing job!
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WOW, Holy crap! I would LOVE one of these! If you ever open up commissions for them, let me know
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WOW! i Love it 
I think its brilliant
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Bad-ass. Is there someway to buy one? You'd probably make a pretty penny selling those
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Dude.....you should go into production and sell them.
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hey i want one of this, i wanted to modify a keyboard but people told me it wasnt able too cause keyboards are not modificables anymore... for some reazon icant remmeber now, but if you did this totally a piece of art XD
then is posible
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