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How to make a vertical, ergonomic (tie-fighter) keyboard

Step 5Try this first -- argh! It's terrible.

Try this first -- argh! It\
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At first, I thought perfectly vertical would be just fine. So, I measured, cut, and screwed into the bottom of the case two 2x4s.

The resulting keyboard position was terrible, as you can see by the bent wrists required to use it. So, I knew that I needed it to be adjustable.
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Eric J. Wilhelm is the founder of Instructables. He has a Ph.D. from MIT in Mechanical Engineering. Eric believes in making technology accessible through understanding, and strives to inspire others ...
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