DIY USB typewriter (yes, for real!)

[ander]

There is something very magical about typing on those old-school manual typewriters. From the satisfying snap of the spring-loaded keys, to the gleam of the polished chrome accents, to the crisp marks on the printed page, typewriters make for a sublime writing experience...

"In this Instructable, I'll help you bring your old typewriter back to life by converting it into a USB compatible keyboard for your PC, Mac, or tablet computer. The hack is intended as a full keyboard replacement, so you can get rid of that piece of disposable plastic you call a keyboard..."

"USB Typewriter" (Instructables.com)

[Maledicted]

I have seen this. Thanks for the reminder. Awesome idea. I just don't know if I should begin collecting yet another archaic communication device.

There are still IBM Wheelwriters in the school district I work in. They use them for making one-off labels sometimes. I changed a ribbon on one a few years ago.