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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: JoeUser on Fri, 06 December 2013, 07:52:11
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It's off of a "Laser" brand keyboard. I'm sure brand might not matter but would like one similar to it.
Here's a picture of it with some measurements. Anyone let me know if you have something that may work, thanks!
(http://i.imgur.com/eoch92N.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/eqsnX5q.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/jP5Hjcm.jpg)
Oh! Only need one...other one is fine.
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Only thing I can think of is this: http://www.keyboardco.com/product/filco-legs-one-pair.asp
Otherwise it depends on the cost of your keyboard, if it's cheap then might be better off just leave it or buy a new keyboard.
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Those won't work...don't match up size wise.
Also not going to get a new keyboard because of it haha! Come on man...
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(http://i.imgur.com/DP1YQYi.jpg)
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Or you can make one from the silver metal part from this: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/Binder_Clip.jpg
LOL or if all else fails learn to type with your hand hovering. Because I always type like that with keyboard leg down and it's actually "proper" typing technique. :P
EDIT: Damn it he beat me to the paper clip lol.
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If push comes to shove I'll do that...but for now I'm sure someone here has some old P.O.S. keyboard that would have compatible feet.
Gotta start there first then work my way down! ;)
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Or if you are very intense about it, you could do a 3d print of it ;)
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Or if you are very intense about it, you could do a 3d print of it ;)
Yeah I've seen people do similar things online. It's a possibility but would be wayyy too expensive and just impractical.
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I checked the 6 keyboards at my house and none fit. The Dell Quietkey came closest, but it would take some Dremel work.
If it were me, I would cut a template out of a piece of paper or cardboard and put it in my wallet. Whenever you go back to the thrift store, check whatever junk keyboards they have against it. You may get lucky, and the $2 for the keyboard would be what you would have paid for shipping anyway. Then give the keyboard back and let them sell it again!
In the meantime, use the binder clip.
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...but it would take some Dremel work.
If OP is welling to go there, then he enters in a world of infinite possibilities.
Keyboard + Pirate leg = Cool
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z29z_Hu3nnM/UZdG-8pw2KI/AAAAAAAABA4/Zg891aV01h0/s1600/Wood_Legs_02.jpg)
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JoeUser, I have a serious suggestion for you.
Cut some styrofoam blocks and stick them under your keyboard with tape. Works like a dream. It's almost impossible to see unless you press your face to the table.
Works for me, but my F XT is darn heavy and stiff, so there were never any issues with rocking or instability. If your $2 laser is light maybe it doesn't work.
If push comes to shove I'll do that...but for now I'm sure someone here has some old P.O.S. keyboard that would have compatible feet.
Gotta start there first then work my way down! ;)