M--Deck (IBM Model M Cyberdeck)

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This is the IBM Model M "M-Deck" as I like to call it. I had seen a lot of cyberdecks online and thought it would be cool to make my own. Beyond that, I thought it would be cool to make a retro looking one. When searching online i really couldn't find anyone who had made a cyberdeck fashioned out of a Model M. At least, not as involved as this one. My goal was simple. Create a cyberdeck out of a Model M without actually damaging or altering the keyboard itself. These are cool keyboards and I didn't think there would be a lot of people who would want to alter the board in any real way. Therefore, I designed the M-Deck to act as a sort of optional cyberdeck attachment. I personally designed the grip pieces and the shelf. The other parts (the monitor housing, hinge pieces, IBM badge, & Raspberry Pi case) are all remixes of parts I have found here on Thingiverse. This is my first project so please be kind! I hope people find this project useful. Please feel free to remix this project and make your own versions! I am super excited to see people use this design and make it their own! I will add a YouTube video of me showing off the project soon! Some comments about the construction: - I used 3M screws to mount everything and used 3m wing nuts to attach the hinge pieces together/adjust the tightness of the hinge - I glued on the IBM badge because I wanted people to either use that badge or anything else they want to attach there - The Raspberry Pi case is attached by Velcro tape and not screwed in because I wanted the ability to take it off if I wanted