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Title: I made something!
Post by: TheRavenDog on Tue, 16 February 2016, 16:08:11

It's super simple and super geeky: my new name plate at work.
(http://i.imgur.com/Iz1PXL0.jpg)

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

Title: Re: I made something!
Post by: xondat on Tue, 16 February 2016, 16:11:32

Quote from: TheRavenDog on Tue, 16 February 2016, 16:08:11

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

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(http://i.imgur.com/Iz1PXL0.jpg)

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?

Title: Re: I made something!
Post by: TheRavenDog on Tue, 16 February 2016, 16:13:14

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

Title: Re: I made something!
Post by: 0100010 on Wed, 17 February 2016, 17:06:30

(http://memesvault.com/wp-content/uploads/Keanu-Reeves-Whoa-09.jpg)

Stop giving me ideas.... :-p

Title: Re: I made something!
Post by: piemancoder on Wed, 17 February 2016, 19:46:09

I need to learn how to do this. Amazing job  :thumb:

Title: Re: I made something!
Post by: TheRavenDog on Wed, 17 February 2016, 20:09:41

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.

Title: Re: I made something!
Post by: berserkfan on Thu, 18 February 2016, 10:30:00

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

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

Title: Re: I made something!
Post by: regack on Thu, 18 February 2016, 10:49:37

Quote from: berserkfan on Thu, 18 February 2016, 10:30:00

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

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

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