Recreating the 1x2 LEGO keyboard Introducing the 1x2: bringing a 25 year old keyboard sin back from the grave and on to your desk! Committed by jonathansouter .
KBD.news Published September 13, 2021
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I don't usually feature meme projects but this one deserves some love, especially because of the background story and great documentation:
Github repo: https://github.com/uuupah/onebytwo
The one by two harkens to a simpler time, where Denmark's simple pad printing technology heavily limited the number of switches your yellow plastic hands could accommodate. Using the familiar QERY layout and a 3u spacebar for maximum compatibility, the 1x2 sits a full 35mm off your desk surface with 0° of tilt for optimal ergonomics – uuupah.
Published on Mon 13th Sep 2021. Featured in KBD #43 (source ).
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Addams , a LEGO-compatible numpad as a versatile companion for the widely popular Adams kit.
EnAyJay made a
guide on how to make the LEGO stand (
video ).
A
PCB-mount board with LEGO as frame and support by
alinelena . (
Open source PCB. )
A
Lego typewriter posted by
ElectroSpork9000 (
video ).
I tested
KBDcraft 's brilliant
Israfel , a 50% unibody split with an adjustable angle, made of LEGO. It's impressive and offers a huge bang for your buck. Flock to the store, folks!
Collapsible Lego Technic lube station by
totetomi .
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