Customized Keyboard

[Vizon]

Recently I have moved and dramatically changed my setup. My new desk is glass and an "L" shaped desk. Currently, I have the tower diagonal so people can see inside of the case. When I did this, I couldn't get to the power button.

SOLUTION

Basically, I've routed a power button to the mother board of my computer, which I have installed in my keyboard.

How I did it:
-Went to radio shack and picked up a button
-Opened my keyboard, drilled two holes. 1 for the cord to escape and one for the button to sit in.
-I soldered the wire to the button and directed the wire out through the escape hole I previously drilled. I then filled in the whole with glue from a glue gun so the wire couldn't be pulled out.
-Lastly, I connected the button to the motherboard

In all it turned out awesome, and only took a few minutes. Tell me what you think!

-Nick :D

EDIT: Here is a view of my desk (sorry for the bad quality image) http://imagedirect.us/uploads/!cid__1229072133.1203456443.jpg

 

[Barrucadu]

I like it

 

[Vizon]

I like it

Thanks

 

[Chris.]

Nice but don't they make keyboards with power off buttons ?

 

[Vizon]

Nice but don't they make keyboards with power off buttons ?

You can create a windows shortcut to power off the computer, but it won't power the computer on.

 

[Chris.]

You can create a windows shortcut to power off the computer, but it won't power the computer on.

oh i see, i may try making my own media center case within the next 5 months that should be fun.

 

[Vizon]

oh i see, i may try making my own media center case within the next 5 months that should be fun.

If you do, be sure to PM me the outcome!

 

[Chris.]

If you do, be sure to PM me the outcome!

Will do, im thinking about what material im going to use, the finish must be a black shiny case.

 

[liquidcherry]

Just get a Laptop :hehe:

Cheers,

Frank

P.S: Nice Work, reminds me on my first computer(286) where i did a lot of similar customizing........

 

[Vizon]

Just get a Laptop :hehe:

Cheers,

Frank

P.S: Nice Work, reminds me on my first computer(286) where i did a lot of similar customizing........

I've got one, and plan on buying a MacBook Pro soon :D