Zen Garden Keyboard (Go Team Keyboard)

A zen garden is an interesting thing. It looks like a mini sandbox, but in reality it is supposed to bring you relaxatioin when you rake the sand. And it does. I didn't really think I would be relaxed be raking the sand, but somehow, someway, it is relaxing. Maybe it's the need to rake in perfect little straight lines. I don't really know. What I do know is that a normal zen garden is boring. If you want to show off your coolness, you need to make your zen garden cool. How do you do that, you ask? Don't fear! Follow my instructable.

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Step 1: Materials and Tools

This project is really cool beacause the only materials you need is a keyboard and sand. Sand is free, and the keyboard can be an old, junky keyboard that you get for a dollar. The tools that I used are:
   - Tin Snips
   - Hot Glue Gun
   - Jig Saw
   - Screw Driver
You don't need much for this instructable at all.

phox flame says: Jan 29, 2013. 12:03 AM

I found this "IBLE" :) while looking at something else,not sure what now lol..but I saw this and I rarely comment,but I really loved this one,I'm not to much into the new age and kinda computer art stuff,but this one was very cool..:) I also loved your sand description and the pro and cons with getting each one...:) I thought you made and showed alot of valid points and alot of heart..I thought it was awesome..:)♥Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♥*¨¨*♥Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♥

nDR01d says: Feb 18, 2012. 3:22 AM

Great ible. Definitely has made me inspired to rework an old keyboard into something useful. Your notes on sand selection too were very entertaining =D

Angeln says: Jan 22, 2012. 2:14 AM

This would look great sitting in front of one of these http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Your-Old-CRT-Computer-Moniter-Into-A-Fish-Tan/

Railes says: Aug 7, 2011. 12:44 PM

I got a chuckle out of this one, Props for creativity.

splazem (author) in reply to RailesAug 7, 2011. 3:33 PM

Thanks!

Cyborg2004 says: Aug 2, 2011. 12:39 PM

Cool zen garden, I like it. This is the best thing you can do with a Comp(r)aq keyboard. (yes I know, I don't like Compaq) :D

splazem (author) in reply to Cyborg2004Aug 4, 2011. 7:58 PM

Thanks!

Chirpoff says: Jul 10, 2011. 10:43 PM

Huh, I'd never heard of this before. 777 views!

splazem (author) in reply to ChirpoffJul 11, 2011. 8:11 AM

Uh oh, bad luck! Turn around 3 times, then quack like a duck twice, and then pat your head once. Then, you will be cured of bad luck!

Chirpoff in reply to splazemJul 11, 2011. 5:45 PM

Yeah, right! Give me a break. :)

Sevens are my fav numbers, BTW.

splazem (author) in reply to ChirpoffJul 11, 2011. 7:52 PM

Trust me, you have to do it!

Chirpoff in reply to splazemJul 11, 2011. 11:42 PM

Uh huh, sure, whatever you say. :)

splazem (author) in reply to ChirpoffJul 12, 2011. 8:38 AM

If something bad happens to you, don't come crying to me.

Chirpoff in reply to splazemJul 12, 2011. 10:05 AM

LOLz I've put my trust in Something bigger than quacking like a duck. Thanks, though! Interesting profile pic, is it a light bulb?

splazem (author) in reply to ChirpoffJul 12, 2011. 6:44 PM

You trust something more than quacking like a duck? ^{_{Probably making bird calls....}}Oh, and this profile pic is a christmas light! Check out my other pictures that I added (I personally like the train one the best, but it doesn't work well for being a profile pic. Oh well.

Chirpoff in reply to splazemJul 19, 2011. 1:13 AM

Making bird calls?!?! Really? Puh-lese. We're talking the Planner, dude, ya know, as in, the ultimate Creator? I trust in Him, He's got my back!
That train pic is cool! Have a nice day! :)

splazem (author) in reply to ChirpoffJul 19, 2011. 6:56 AM

I think He would trust quacking like a duck.

Chirpoff in reply to splazemJul 19, 2011. 10:21 AM

He created the duck, and all the intricate pieces in it that make it capable of uttering sounds. It would seem rather silly to trust in it, a little part of His marvelous Creation! (Proverbs 3:5-6 :)

splazem (author) in reply to ChirpoffJul 20, 2011. 9:07 AM

I dunno know...

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mikeasaurus says: Jun 17, 2011. 7:29 PM

Great reuse of a keyboard, and the 'z'en rake was a nice touch.

splazem (author) in reply to mikeasaurusJun 17, 2011. 7:33 PM

Thanks, and I'm glad someone noticed the rake! That was my favorite thing about this ible! :)

poofrabbit says: May 10, 2011. 7:46 PM

Holy cow I'm so going to do this to my broken keyboard!!!

splazem (author) in reply to poofrabbitMay 11, 2011. 4:40 AM

It's super easy! Send a picture if you finish, I'd love to see it.

happyjo says: Mar 7, 2011. 8:56 PM

This is awesome sauce! :D

splazem (author) in reply to happyjoMar 8, 2011. 4:56 AM

Thank you.

Lindie says: Mar 7, 2011. 1:34 PM

Interesting!

splazem (author) in reply to LindieMar 7, 2011. 7:06 PM

Thanks.

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ChrysN says: Mar 6, 2011. 9:26 PM

Nice, this is great! Team keyboard is the best!!!

(PS. the problem with the image notes is a known bug that they are trying to fix, you can add them in Firefox.)

splazem (author) in reply to ChrysNMar 7, 2011. 3:45 AM

Thanks, I don't have firefox, any suggestions?

PKM in reply to splazemMar 7, 2011. 7:22 AM

Suggestions?

Get Firefox

I'm not saying this because I think Firefox is The One True Browser, but it's always sensible to have access to more than one browser. If a site doesn't work on one of them, try a different one. If you are fatally allergic to Firefox try Chrome or Opera- just have at least one browser that isn't Internet Explorer.