Wurlitzer inspired computer keyboard

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This design is not ready for printing. Rather, it is the master design of a larger project computer keyboard which was inspired by a variety of different organ keyboards. I hope folks like it! I am sharing in an effort to stay inspired. I am currently up to the point of having Cherry MX keys fitted into the design and have printed a number of test keys. On my to-do list: - Design in key stabilizers which will be necessary given the over-sized keys; - Develop two color scheme and model (version 1 of two toned keys is currently printing); - Break down the master into printable sized sub-components; - Design in Teensy keyboard controller; - Print all keys and base parts and assemble; - Wire and solder all components into the Teensy; - Program Next up is uploading a picture of the four key test print. 5/28/18 updates: Four key and toggle test prints successful. Switches work well. Key stablizers and full key switch set on order. I decided on Zealios 67g tactile switches that are not "clicky." Did a ton of reading on wiring these keyboards. Next up is printing the full numeric keypad you can see on the right side of the old stl file modeled after an old rotary phone -- and figure out how to work in the switches such that the keys are set low down as in the stl file. I'll upload a photo once that is successfully printed. 6/18/18 update: First print of numeric keyboard done and successful. Time consuming as lots of test prints adjustments and reprints were required. I uploaded a picture -- and hopefully a movie. (Takes forever too upload.) Working through the key stabilizers and doing a full mock up of the qwerty portion of the keyboard. It will be printed in two halves fastened together by screws given print-bed size.