Mechanical Keyboards @kbin.social wjrii @kbin.social 10mo ago

Trying out this Mastodon/Microblog thing. Had a customized TKL keyboard plate laser cut, 3D printed and painted a case, hand wired the switches, and added keycaps. [Geekhack link](https://geekhack.org

Trying out this Mastodon/Microblog thing. Had a customized TKL keyboard plate laser cut, 3D printed and painted a case, hand wired the switches, and added keycaps. Geekhack link. #mechanicalkeyboards #DIY #3dprinting

Mechanical Keyboards @lemmy.ml wjrii @kbin.social 10mo ago

Used up the last of 3 Retro-inflected aluminum plates I had made. This one has a 3D printed case.

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3DPrinting @lemmy.world wjrii @kbin.social 10mo ago

3D printed keyboard case, feet, and cable grommet.

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Commodore 64?
- @Deceptichum Among others, though my initial thought to put the Win key where the C64 has its "Commodore" key couldn't survive my pinkie's preferences.
  
  There are also little notes of BBC Micro (I actually had three plates made, and #1 was partially BBC Micro themed) and Atari 8-bit, as well as a faintest whisps of MSX and Amiga. The idea was a liveable TKL with a vaguely retro feel.
  
  Very nice! I’d love to see the other two plate layouts. How’s it sound?
  
  You’ve certainly pulled off the aesthetics, hopefully the usability follows through.
@wjrii saw this offer at #lemmy and thought it was great. The color is fantastic. What filament was it?
- @mutthew This one was painted. Filament was just white PLA. The rattle can color was Krylon "Bauhaus Yellow."

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