This is a fully functional computer keyboard built using LEGO parts.  Details can be seen in the video, more info below. I actually built the first prototype for this project all the way back in 2005! You can see a picture of that original prototype in the images below. I shelved the project for a number of reasons. Mostly because I was trying to build it onto the membrane of a Microsoft Natural keyboard, and working around the various angles of the keyboard was giving me a lot of trouble. Last year I stumbled upon an old keyboard someone was getting rid of on the side of the road (nothing like doing a little free-cycling!).  My interest was piqued again and after testing that the keyboard still worked I resurrected the project. The biggest challenge was creating a frame that allowed the keys to be precisely spaced above the membrane. As I show in the video this was accomplished with a grid of Technic connectors and axles. The second biggest challenge was finding appropriate printed tiles for all the symbols on a keyboard.

Thankfully The LEGO Group has released all the main characters, numbers, and even a few special symbols over the years. I had to get creative with some of the keys though, which was actually quite fun. Still, there a few keys that could use some improvement. Thankfully it is extremely easy to replace keys, so as I get inspired, or as The LEGO Group releases new printed tiles, I can easily upgrade the keys. It would also be quite easy to customize the layout, or add custom symbols to make a gaming specific layout. The performance of the keyboard is quite good. There is a bit of flex in the Technic frame as you are using it, but this doesn’t seem to affect the performance at all. I can type just as well with this keyboard as with any other, as you can see during the introduction to the video. New (2) from $15.49 + $2.79 shipping Sold by Interior Bricks and Fulfilled by Amazon. See more product details LEGO Furniture: Computer Desk (Brown) - Desk, Monitor, Speakers, Chair, Keyboard & Mouse

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See and discover other items: home office deskLEGO master Jason Allemann has created a working computer keyboard made from the popular construction toys.The enterprising toy enthusiast took a circuit board from a conventional keyboard and adorned it with official LEGO pieces, showcasing his creation in a YouTube video.The peripheral's home button is a LEGO house, caps lock is decorated with a toy cap, and the Windows button features a window from a LEGO house.Allemann has also added nodules to the F and J keys so touch typists can recognise them through tactile means.The LEGO keyboard was created purely for fun and is not available to purchase, but details of how to build one can be found on the creator's YouTube channel.Several officially licensed LEGO tech accessories are available to buy in stores, including Belkin's LEGO cases for iOS devices.Watch a video introducing the LEGO keyboard below: Lego Style MacBook Keyboard Decal Sign up for price alert - Will not block light from backlit keyboard

-Can be easily removed and leaves NO RESIDUE, do NOT damage surfaces 3-5 years outdoors life -Avery technology for EASY application and CLEAN removal -Ultra HIGH QUALITY printing, precision-cut, full HD detail and NOT pixilated -Super-thin tough scratch protection Only registered users can write reviews. Please, log in or register Why Shop With Us? iStickr guarantees it leaves no residue on your device. We keep our prices and shipping costs as low as possible. We will deliver within 48 business hours after we receive your order. Shop safely with 128bit encrypted protection.If you can think of a complex electromechanical device, there’s a good chance someone has made a functional version of it using Lego bricks. Even the occasional 4-foot-long Nintendo controller. While these mechanical marvels are undeniably cool, they’re often more of a gimmick than a practical gadget. However, there are rare miniature masons who combine form and function in a single project.

Canadian artist Jason Allemann is among them. He’s made a quirky, yet fully functional, QWERTY keyboard using a bizarre collection of bricks and an old Microsoft keyboard. The device is unmistakably made of Lego parts, and allows Alleman to type 50-60 words per minute, yet the trademark studs are used sparingly. In fact, the only visible pegs on the keyboard are used in a functional capacity to help touch typists locate the home row. Other nods to the brand are far more subtle. “The styling for the sides is a tribute to an old version of the Lego logo from the ’60s, which was red with the yellow, red, blue, white and black stripes at the bottom,” says Alleman. Despite being made of toy parts, the keyboard is remarkably complex. Lego’s unforgiving grid meant that the keys wouldn’t line up with the hit areas on the keyboard membrane. This led Alleman to design a matrix of axles, made entirely from Lego’s Technic system, that allows the precise spacing the technology required.

He also had to devise ways to keep individual keys from spinning and provide the durability needed to bang out angry Reddit comments without breaking the board. The resulting mechanism has some flexibility that takes getting used to, but is robust enough for Alleman to use on one of his computers. While the keyboard works functionally, the clever keys are the centerpiece of the design. All the markings are from official Lego kits, with no labels or decals used. Alleman spent weeks scavenging tiles from countless sets to fill out the board. The letters A-Z were relatively easy to come by, but selecting more specialized glyphs required out-of-the-brick thinking. The “caps lock” key is represented with a baseball cap taken from a minifig and a tiny tile depicting a padlock. A triangular roof tile represents the “home” key, an antenna brick lies flat across a tile represents the “/” gylph, and the “+” operator is a Technic support peg protruding through a brick. The more specialized glyphs required out-of-the-brick thinking.

Illustrated tiles help fill some gaps. “Scroll lock” is represented by a parchment from a medieval-themed kit. Alleman’s girlfriend suggested using a tile depicting a T-Rex chasing a car as the “escape” key; an image of an upside down sock creates an ersatz question mark. “Alt” is a tough concept to visualize and required a touch of poetic license. In Disney movies, protagonists are altered with magic, usually visualized with a swirl of stars, hence, the “alt” buttons are depicted as shooting stars. Some of these solutions may seem idiosyncratic, but a combination of muscle memory and careful design makes the keyboard intuitive. Alleman carefully considered every aspect of the keyboard’s appearance, ensuring each key followed a consistent grid and similar functions were clearly defined. Multiple “lock” keys could have been confusing, but consistent color coding makes the arrangement feel natural. Despite the achievement, Alleman is perfectly willing to disassemble keys if Lego ever releases new bricks that better suit his purposes.