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A keyboard integrated desk

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Former Member over 9 years ago

As a student I do a lot of work at my desk. I've been thinking about the positioning of computer components on it. I thought that a keyboard flush within the desk would be pretty cool. Now I knew this would be too easy for the show, so maybe to make the project more advanced you could make the keyboard retractable into the desk. Then a board could cover up the cavity. This would allow you to do paperwork without accidentally typing on your keyboard.

 

PS. As a student taking a drafting course, this show really gave me a leg up in the design process.

-Joe

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    makerkaren over 9 years ago

    I like the super spy aspect of this. I would feel so cool if my desk could magically reveal or conceal my keyboard. Do you think the seams of the retractable cover could cause problems while drafting or writing? Do you have any ideas of how to alleviate that problem?

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    makerkaren over 9 years ago

    I like the super spy aspect of this. I would feel so cool if my desk could magically reveal or conceal my keyboard. Do you think the seams of the retractable cover could cause problems while drafting or writing? Do you have any ideas of how to alleviate that problem?

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    Former Member over 9 years ago in reply to makerkaren

    I was thinking that you could use a gasket to seal the seams. Might not be the best fix but makes the project feasible.

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