Submitted by BabaDopamine t3_10onfa8 in MechanicalKeyboards
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BabaDopamine OP t1_j6fyfsg wrote
Haha thank you! I love how it turned out. And it was just some quality time spent sifting through the mountain of LEGO with the kids.
I did put an angle on it. I replaced the large flat plates with ones that you can add bricks to the bottom. Then added a row of bricks to the bottom of the rear edge. Might work on a wrist rest next.
Hootinnanny87 t1_j6fyrv2 wrote
That’s what I was thinking. Do they only make those is 8x16? I feel like that was the biggest plate I could find that could mate bricks from under. I’ve also seen people put a slight angle by adding bricks and putting the board on an angle. I’m a little more afraid of that because I could see myself bending or cracking it.
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6g36aq wrote
I used five 8x16 plates for the bottom. It got the job done. With the original kit I got a good angle using different size rubber feet.
Hootinnanny87 t1_j6g5tlo wrote
That’s exactly what I was considering doing. Now I need to buy 5 plates….
BOXDANIRolan t1_j6gbp8e wrote
This is art, good-looking art
awolkriblo t1_j6gbzte wrote
I stuck the little feet that come with IKEA drawer sets on mine lol
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6geky2 wrote
Thank you!
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6gf5w7 wrote
Good luck searching for pieces and happy modding!
olderbutcromulent t1_j6ggp6s wrote
This turned out great, well done! I really like the random caution block below the space bar.
SingleLet9540 t1_j6gh3ok wrote
Lego says thank you for helping me discover a new area of business
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6gifjh wrote
Oh man you’re right. There has to be a market for real LEGO brick sets that are compatible with this keyboard. I totally want to spend more time and come up with different designs. So much fun haha.
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6gj2cj wrote
Thanks! I’m so happy with it haha. I set that caution LEGO piece aside when searching for pieces and wasn’t sure if I wanted to use it initially. My daughter helped me finish up and she used it so I decided to keep it cause it was really the cherry on top of the randomness sundae.
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6gjf8v wrote
Yeah I need to add rubber feet still so it won’t slide around on my desk. LEGO makes rubber feet now. I’ve encountered them on the Optimus Prime LEGO set. Might try and get some of those to keep it purely LEGO haha.
ehside t1_j6gkh80 wrote
Love it! That’s a really great color combo
CGisabigboy t1_j6gksvz wrote
lego is really good at everything except expensive
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6gkyb6 wrote
Thank you! I did focus a bit on making sure two pieces of the same color were not placed adjacent to each other and tried to not use brown, black, or gray pieces.
undesputed t1_j6gl389 wrote
I couldn't find anywhere that sells the part new, so I just ordered some used ones from eBay. I didn't get them yet, and I hope the color isn't too yellowed.
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6gljom wrote
Oh yeah totally. I watched a video where someone ordered all the LEGO pieces and it came out to $100 for just the bricks. I was gonna be lazy at first and do the same but decided to save money instead. I think it looks way better like this than if I would have bought pieces cause of all the colors. And it was a great time hanging out with my kids.
House_Goat t1_j6gmgpx wrote
Totally ready for a resin pour~!
Seriously though, it looks pretty awesome :)
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6gnwkw wrote
I’m fairly new to the keyboard hobby so I’m not sure what a resin pour is haha.
Thank you for the compliment!
DatAsspiration t1_j6gpqil wrote
You can buy "ramp" pieces from LEGO
Hmioxcze t1_j6gqzeq wrote
Want to go back to childhood
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6gvl45 wrote
Can’t go back if I never left. ;)
hunter5226 t1_j6h15ba wrote
Depending on your taste the Lego bonsai tree also has some subber feet. It's a stationary holder for a smaller rubber wheel size that stands off a a totwof about a brick.
DGS-Bufuer t1_j6h1j4f wrote
lego is really my childhood favorite!
lilbigwill204 t1_j6h2hys wrote
I've gotten information that they're working on an ISO set. Can't wait honestly, this looks so cool.
Corrovich t1_j6h4clu wrote
The largest plates Lego makes is 16x16
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6h821h wrote
Oh nice. Guess this gives me a reason to open a bonsai set. Thank you for the recommendation.
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6h84wd wrote
It’s the best.
terry3906 t1_j6hdmgh wrote
This is better.
phlooo t1_j6hdn84 wrote
Just swap out the bottom plate with full plates and stick some angled bricks...
Yoosulis t1_j6hgglz wrote
My man that’s A LOT of Lego :0
Goinghar t1_j6hhnle wrote
lovely keyboard & lovely kids
Hootinnanny87 t1_j6hk3ey wrote
Do you happen to know the part number? All I could come across was 8x16 for standard plates
dedman1477 t1_j6hk48m wrote
This is the way that the Adam should look! Great work, my friend!
3dkeycap t1_j6hw2yg wrote
This keycap would be great on this keyboard haha
codexcdm t1_j6i1npg wrote
Need colorful keys to go with this, now.
Visual-Reindeer798 t1_j6i4ejw wrote
Awesome!!!
crdavis t1_j6i4wer wrote
That pile of legos cost more than any keyboard
Corrovich t1_j6i9n8g wrote
Hootinnanny87 t1_j6iac6c wrote
Amazing thank you so much.
Thatsabigpanda t1_j6ib6wh wrote
Cool looking board!!!! but my feet are crying thinking about stepping on a stray from that pile in the background.
Fightmilk87 t1_j6ie4qj wrote
Wow, this looks very cool!
Fatefire t1_j6ipyzv wrote
I love it ….
Dragoon_213 t1_j6irc4a wrote
Love it! Does anyone have an online copy of the instruction manual or a list of the pieces needed to build it as I would like to buy the pieces in different colours?
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6iyr0l wrote
This guy has the pieces listed in his video description. I made some modifications due to availability of pieces in my pile. DM me and when I find time I can scan the instructions for you.
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6iyyaw wrote
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6iz0lp wrote
Thank you very much!
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6iz6zq wrote
“No feet were harmed in the making of this board.”
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6iz93l wrote
Oh definitely haha
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6ize7m wrote
I ordered some transparent keycaps to see if the rgb can take care of that. Hope it turns out well.
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6izi77 wrote
I can’t imagine typing on those keycaps lol
longwave t1_j6j1xvb wrote
As a keyboard fan: Dig the caps
As a LEGO collector: that unsorted pile stresses me out 😅
3dkeycap t1_j6j6nqy wrote
can you imagine walking on it?
tom170825 t1_j6j6x1r wrote
User mmqn made a list of Lego parts for the Adam.
Un1queUs3rN4m3 t1_j6ja0wx wrote
Since you know the size of it, try designing something using brick link’s stud.io program. It’s relatively easy to use. And you can let your imagination go wild.
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6jan88 wrote
I’ll check it out. Thanks!
Matthiass t1_j6jvys8 wrote
Nice board, what are those keycaps?
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6jy5zz wrote
Thanks! These keycaps are called Keycap OEM. They came with the Kit Adam.
KazuTr4sh t1_j6ljt7q wrote
"wanna put cherry mx blues on it?"
wanna watch your brother open all the xmas presents?
Dragoon_213 t1_j6lz1ig wrote
Thank you so much! I think I found an open source copy online. Have a fantastic day :)
BabaDopamine OP t1_j6oq1sr wrote
No problem! That’s great. I hope you do as well.
Hootinnanny87 t1_j6fxoz8 wrote
Tell your kids to bring the legos to my house, this looks sweet! I wish I was anywhere near this creative! Also! Did you put an angle on? I can’t figure out how to make this not flat for typing.