I made something!

[TheRavenDog]

It's super simple and super geeky: my new name plate at work.


I'm going to TAP plastic to get a clear base plate so you can see the keys actuate.

[xondat]

It's super simple and super geeky: my new name plate at work.

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I'm going to TAP plastic to get a clear base plate so you can see the keys actuate.

Pretty cool, what switches do they reside on?

[TheRavenDog]

IBM Model M barrel assembly with Model F paddles. Nice and loud.

[0100010]

Stop giving me ideas.... :-p

[piemancoder]

I need to learn how to do this. Amazing job 

[TheRavenDog]

It was super easy.

Here's what I did.
- Start with a PC122 Model M
- Cut all the rivets (like a BoltMod)
- With a sharp knife cut off the F1-F24 part of the barrel assembly. For my name I only needed 22 characters.
- Before you put in the paddles, secure (with little bolts) the barrel assembly to your name plate. TAP plastics can make a clear name plate for about $8.
- Un-bolt the barrel assembly from the name plate.
- Put in all the paddles.
- Re-bolt the barrel assembly to the name plate (very carefully).
- Put in your key stems.
- Put on your key caps.

[berserkfan]

um, so this doesn't actually do anything except look good?
 

May I suggest adding an LED strip then, just for fun?

[regack]

um, so this doesn't actually do anything except look good?
 

May I suggest adding an LED strip then, just for fun?

A LiPo battery, a Pro Micro, some LEDs.... yessss....