![]() next step was to re-label the keys to their new functions. Such an old keyboard has many keys that no longer exist, and some that are missing altogether, like the Windows key. In addition to wiring up the keyboard to the Teensy he’s also added foot pedals that connect via 1/8″ stereo plugs - these kind of act like extra mouse buttons, allowing him to scroll through galleries left to right, add page breaks, and other macros to increase efficiency. He’s using a Teensy 2.0 mostly because it is super inexpensive, and its able to act as a USB HID device. What if he took this ancient keyboard, gave it a USB driver, and customized the keys on a hardware level to do exactly what he wanted. In case, this might actually be the only one like it still in use today. “This is my keyboard, there are many like it, but this one is mine.” Was perusing his local thrift store when he found a beautiful IBM Model M 122-key keyboard made in 1987.
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