facetsesame wrote: ↑For sure, that case idea is absolutely form over function.
A 15 degree angle is between the short (12 degrees) and tall (18 degrees) foot settings on the old IBM 122s. I've tried this but not for any extended use, at the 18 degree level it's tolerable but does seem extreme. I imagine it was a more useful feature at the time for users transitioning from similar equipment.
And with the Hammond case you'd also have a considerable front height of about 1.5" to deal with. I can see why building the things into the desk (well, desk/terminal/printer/computer) was a real option.
Regardless, for the moment there's little to no danger of me being able to go ahead with this. Eventually I'll be looking into a flatter and shorter cast frame idea which might be more useful and saner.
Beyond that I've been thinking about how a keyboard adjustable to any height and angle could work, something like a pcb assembly frame. Better still, miniature adjustable assemblies for each row. This could be a way to get around the SA-on-straight-stems problem highlighted by jacobolus.
It's easy to suggest ideas, including ones I won't be able to make work.
Nice source, Facet! From the link:
6 degrees is definitely my preference. I never extend the legs on my IBMs.New keyboard
- A new modifiable keyboard with 122 keys provides 24
individual program function (PF) keys, a numeric pad in
adding machine layout, and cursor-move keys positioned in a
cross pattern for easier use.
- Keyboard layout can be modified by the customer to fit
application requirements.
- Low-profile, movable keyboard with coiled cable has an
adjustment for use at any of three angles of inclination: 6,
12, or 18 degrees.
I do most of my typing standing up, with my keyboard up against the front edge of my "standing desk" (a four storey IKEA Malm chest of drawers), where my elbows are a good bit higher up than the keyboard and my arms move freely, without resting on anything. I switched to this thanks to upper back problems I was getting from exclusively sit-down work.
Works well for me. Though I should mention that I never extended keyboard legs back in my old desk and chair days either. My wrists just won't let me type for long if they're angled upwards. So I surely won't be making a Hammond keyboard for myself!
Can't get close enough with the legends or the colours.
Or GMK M8 12mm? 
