40% Radical Edward Themed Keyboard
This is a very simple (compared to the
project on Geekhack) Radical Edward themed keyboard. It is mainly a custom laser top plate and rack handles. Charger's is more a true replica.
30% Edward is
here. 16mm Edward is
here.
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Ed. |
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Ed can't stand up without the little plastic disc. Only the head can rotate. |
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The rack handles were not square on the ends. When tightened it would warp the plate. Spent a few minutes with a flat file to even the two ends. |
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Red LEDs for Ed. |
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These are the smallest handles of this style I could find. |
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Rear USB connection. Ed's keyboard has a side connection. |
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It's a little off center. Had to line up the center screw somewhere it didn't cut into the vinyl. |
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Too bad OLKB doesn't sell these bottoms anymore. They aren't the
prettiest, but they are very sturdy, and have much more room inside than
the milled aluminum ones. |
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The end. |