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Title: Steampunk boards
Post by: henz on Wed, 15 October 2014, 07:00:36
WHo makes these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DATAMANCER-The-Vicar-Keyboard-Wood-Steampunk-CUSTOM-BUILT-NEW-IN-STOCK/171220994455?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D25410%26meid%3D7ad3fef7d9f743b192dcef63281cebbd%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D10672%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D161202032389&rt=nc

Think i saw something similar in the Warehouse 13 series :)
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 15 October 2014, 07:05:50
Datamancer made them.  Although he passed away not too long ago iirc
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: henz on Wed, 15 October 2014, 07:24:43
i must say, that is some cool shiet! Have not seen any interest here on gh. Too bad he died :(
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 15 October 2014, 07:32:22
Have not seen any interest here on gh. Too bad he died

I have posted several comments on steampunk boards, and continue to hold some fantasies about future projects of my own. But they never seem to rise to the top of my project list.

*edit* I am not perfect. One time I thought I made a mistake. I was wrong. *edit*

He was widely regarded as the steampunk keyboard master.
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: Signature on Wed, 15 October 2014, 07:35:44
Have not seen any interest here on gh. Too bad he died

I have posted several comments on steampunk boards, and continue to hold some fantasies about future projects of my own. But they never seem to rise to the top of my project list.

He was a young man who took his own life a few months ago, a tragedy, as always, when this happens.

He was widely regarded as the steampunk keyboard master.
**** depression
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: frosty on Wed, 15 October 2014, 07:45:54
Have not seen any interest here on gh. Too bad he died

I have posted several comments on steampunk boards, and continue to hold some fantasies about future projects of my own. But they never seem to rise to the top of my project list.

He was a young man who took his own life a few months ago, a tragedy, as always, when this happens.

He was widely regarded as the steampunk keyboard master.
**** depression

Is Datamancer and Alessandro the same person? o.o
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: jameslr on Wed, 15 October 2014, 08:16:09
Edit: Sorry fohat. you were right. Now I feel like an ass.
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: henz on Wed, 15 October 2014, 08:23:46
Cluedo!
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: inanis on Wed, 15 October 2014, 08:37:40
These are really cool looking boards. Very original! Very unfortunate to hear about his passing.
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: pasph on Wed, 15 October 2014, 09:13:37
The shop is still open
http://www.datamancer.com/cart/
and now you can order also a set of keycaps
http://www.datamancer.com/cart/datamancer-typewriter-keys-p-276.html
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 15 October 2014, 09:28:02
The shop is still open
http://www.datamancer.com/cart/
and now you can order also a set of keycaps
http://www.datamancer.com/cart/datamancer-typewriter-keys-p-276.html

That is pretty slick.  That tall deco font reminds me of cheesy 60s era pop culture and whatnot

Definitely might order this one
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: davkol on Wed, 15 October 2014, 09:42:59
There are plenty of such mods around the interwebz and especially DeviantArt, although usually not as complex (and commercially available) as Datamancer's. It's the same heresy as the keyboard "art", they're harvesting parts (keys in particular) from typewriters.

Edit: mods, can you please edit the reference to his alleged suicide out of the previous posts as to not tarnish this good man's name?
Perhaps it would be a good idea not to force your religious beliefs upon others.
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: jameslr on Wed, 15 October 2014, 09:47:14
Perhaps it would be a good idea not to force your religious beliefs upon others.

It has nothing to do with religion. Speaking misinformation about someone that could even remotely be construed as negative is tarnishing someone's name. Especially if they're deceased. Begone troll.
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 15 October 2014, 10:00:16

Speaking misinformation about someone that could even remotely be construed as negative is tarnishing someone's name.


I did a bad thing and I am sorry. I can only use carelessness and faulty memory as excuses.
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: davkol on Wed, 15 October 2014, 10:54:39
It has nothing to do with religion. Speaking misinformation about someone that could even remotely be construed as negative is tarnishing someone's name. Especially if they're deceased. Begone troll.
What about Make's update (http://makezine.com/2013/11/25/the-maker-movement-loses-its-datamancer/) then?
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(Update: Since this article was posted, sadly, MAKE has learned that Richard committed suicide)
Is there actually a proof that it was a car accident without the word "apparently" or some synonyme?
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: inanis on Wed, 15 October 2014, 11:02:48
It has nothing to do with religion. Speaking misinformation about someone that could even remotely be construed as negative is tarnishing someone's name. Especially if they're deceased. Begone troll.
What about Make's update (http://makezine.com/2013/11/25/the-maker-movement-loses-its-datamancer/) then?
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(Update: Since this article was posted, sadly, MAKE has learned that Richard committed suicide)
Is there actually a proof that it was a car accident without the word "apparently" or some synonyme?

What does it really matter? I mean, he is gone, there is no point in dragging this out just to prove a point. If it was a car accident that is a horrible tragedy. If it was something else, that is also a horrible tragedy. I see no value in digging this information up, particularly here.

On topic, I still think this looks awesome, and will be looking into getting one. It would make a great conversation piece, and I always need an icebreaker.

Edited for clarification
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: henz on Wed, 15 October 2014, 11:17:45
that escalated quilckly :[ Seems the forum is on edge now adays :P

Does anyone have a datamancer board? How does it feel etc?
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: jackalope on Wed, 15 October 2014, 11:25:31
The shop is still open
http://www.datamancer.com/cart/
and now you can order also a set of keycaps
http://www.datamancer.com/cart/datamancer-typewriter-keys-p-276.html

Wow, those are works of art.
Title: Re: Steampunk boards
Post by: pasph on Wed, 15 October 2014, 11:44:49
You should go to their facebook site and see their custom works.
There are ergonomic kbs, apple kb mods even a wood "Harry Potter" kb.