Introduction: Negative Tilt Angle Keyboard Stand for Temporary Standing Desk
Most standing desks on instructables are built to a height close to mid stomach, so your elbows bend at a 90 degree angle to reach the keyboard. After some experimenting with position I have come to prefer a lower desk, one at groin height, with the keyboard held a negative angle of 22 degrees.
The keyboard stand combined with a high monitor stand provide a comfortable arm and head position. It can also be moved out of the way, converting back to a regular desk
The lower stand is an adjustable piano / keyboard stand, another instructable had an ironing board, I believe it would provide similar functionality. A weight is spread across the base to increase stability.
Sitting on top of the stand is a Foam Board platform.
The keyboard is a Logitech Wireless Wave and it's curved shape holds it into an upside down Helper Shelf. The keyboard angles at 22 degrees and I find it easy to type with.
The monitor is a Dell with an adjustable height stand. It is on a custom built monitor stand where the lowered monitor is at sitting eye level.
Standing and having the monitor rotated 90 degrees is very useful for working with long documents.
Parts:
Adjustable Metal Piano / Keyboard Stand
- set at 36"
2 Pieces of Presentation Foam Board (Ghost Line Foam Board)
- Cut to 18" x 28"
- 4 small Binder Clips hold the Foam Board together, creating a rigid surface
Upside Down Metal Helper Shelf (Found ) or
Upside Down Freezer Shelf from a Refrigerator
- Wide: 8 1/2"
- Length: 11 1/2"
- Height: 4 1/2"
