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DIY keyboard folding legs/feet/stands?

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linuxleah:
So, I'm working on building my dream keeb... and I have only the faintest ideas of how to add folding legs/feet to the thing.

Spare keyboard feet are easy to come by, but the mounts that they attach into... not so.

Other than designing a bespoke leg mechanism, how can I tackle this? I've googled a bit, but to no avail.

nevin:
you talking about the normal ones usually found on the bottom of most off the shelf keyboards?


or something like tenting legs for a split keyboard?
https://ergodox-ez.com/collections/accessories/products/tilt-tent-kit?variant=16101844419


or the apple extended keyboard's mono-foot

linuxleah:
The normal ones, like on an off-the-shelf keeb. I don't even wanna THINK about engineering a mono-foot, lol. And I deffo don't want anything sticking out from the sides.

nevin:
take one apart and take some measurements. you can see the shape of typical flip out feet in the 1st picture.

you'll need to create a recess for the foot to go into, so the board sits flat when not in use. when flipped out, the recess will act as a stop for the foot.

or you can use something like these
https://www.amazon.com/ForHe-Mechanical-Keyboard-Anodized-Aluminum/dp/B07WSV3SD4

Findecanor:
I'd suggest the cones with bumpers. Also found on Aliexpress and sometimes on eBay.

Or how about magnets? (Image of Drop ALT).

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