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USB Typewriter: A groundbreaking advancement in the field of obsolescence.

by zotz on 4/21/12, 11:15 PM with 18 comments

• by Groxx on 4/22/12, 12:12 AM

  To those interested in how it works, I followed a few links, and found their instructions for their kit: http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Typewriter/?ALLSTEPS

• by jryce on 4/22/12, 1:14 AM

  I'm trying to figure out how they implemented backspace on the paper.

• by sopooneo on 4/22/12, 12:23 AM

  It is probably quite rare already, and getting more so, but if you had to work with an older content creator that felt most comfortable using their trusted mechanical typewriter, this might actually be useful.

• by jseliger on 4/22/12, 1:26 AM

  If you want the typewriter "feel" without the typewriter, try a Model M: http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/en104bl.html

• by novalis on 4/22/12, 12:22 AM

  All those models look fantastic, don't know if I would go for something like that but still what a great project.

• by xkcdfanboy on 4/22/12, 10:34 AM

  Pretty cool but for ergonomics, nothing tops this: http://i.imgur.com/wk1c8.jpg