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Customize Your USB Keyboard with a DIY Illuminated Base with Built-In Phone Stand

Aug 12, 2012 09:35 AM

Aug 12, 2012 06:29 PM

Modern keyboard and electronic device setup.

I've never really liked to type on a flat or low keyboard. Even the small flip-up stands underneath most keyboards were not good enough for me, as those little legs aren't usually more than 2 or 3 centimeters high. I'd like a minimum of 5 cm, so I decided to make this keyboard base for myself.

A modern keyboard with an illuminated design and a smartphone on display beside it.

Smartphone placed on a keyboard with blue LED lights.

Mobile phone resting on a keyboard with illuminated features.

Aside from giving me the right height and angle, this DIY keyboard base also features LEDs that light up my monitor, the table, and gives a nice background to my desktop. It's even got a built-in stand for my smartphone, so I can see any emails or calls immediately in front of me while I'm at the computer.

For this keyboard, all I needed were some plastic boards, LEDs, some wood parts, wire, and some nuts and bolts.

Let me know if you had any questions or suggestions about the project. I will reply as soon as possible. Check out my other projects here in my World or on my YouTube channel.

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