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blog.makezine.com - 5/11/2009

Keyboard pants

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WAY back in the day, in the early '90s, my Hypercard programming partner, Peter Sugarman , published a concept piece in Mondo 2000 , in my "Street Tech" column, on "keyboard chaps," a two-piece split keyboard you could strap onto your thighs so you could type just as soon as twiddle your ...

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thingiverse.com - 5/11/2009

Keyboard Pants by hoeken

— thingiverse.com — Description Today was Fashion Hacking day with Diana Eng at NYC Resistor and I've wanted to make... these keyboard pants for a long time. The basic idea was to take a flexible silicone keyboard and somehow integrate it with some pants (or shorts). I had ... (more) Keyboard Pants by hoeken

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engadget.com - 5/12/2009

DIY semi-funtional keyboard pants destined for the geek catwalk

— engadget.com — Did you ever spot a really boss concept and think, "Hey! I could totally cobble this into... reality"? No? Well, Zach did. He saw a concept pair of pants with a functioning keyboard, and proceeded to make his very own. Essentially, he chopped a ... (more) DIY semi-funtional keyboard pants destined for the geek ...

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Keyboard pants
Boing Boing Gadgets — Now we know, cybertwerps: Having a keyboard embedded in your pants looks really dorky. I will admit to wanting to try them on. [NYC Resistor via MAKE:] Previously • Book: Fashion Geek: Clothes Accessories Tech by Diana Eng]

DIY Keyboard Pants
SlashGear — ... only one half of the keyboard works - we’re assuming the other half was a sacrifice in the cutting process - but, as Zach says, it’s still enough to play Tetris on, and how many people reading this can say the same about their own pants? Is there a market for washable QWERTY trousers for the geek-on-the-go?  Perhaps not, but with them you at least have an excuse for fondling your thighs while on public transport. [via MAKE] ...

Sew Your Own Functioning Keyboard Pants [DIY]
Gizmodo — ... to do it right, but otherwise, these keyboard pants are easy enough to make yourself. Inspired by this keyboard pants concept, modder Zach Hoeken scanned a silicone keyboard, programmed key holes to be laser-cut from the pant material and then sewed the keyboard directly into his jean shorts. Since he sliced the keyboard in half, only 50% of its keys are functional (through USB). But hey, YUIOP are overrated anyway. [Thingiverse via NYC Resistor via MAKE] ...

Afternoon Linkage for May 11th, 2009
GEARFUSE — Afternoon Linkage for May 11th, 2009 By Vince Veneziani May 11, 2009 Comments (0) Filed under: Features Be sure to check out KOREANNOVATION in NYC tomorrow! The Montauk Monster RETURNS! Flexible, bendable OLED technology A roundup of Star Trek easter eggs The latest luxury watch from Bell & Ross Only true nerds need click here See how Pocahontas saves the world Have great links you want showcased on Afternoon Linkage? E-mail us: tips AT gearfuse DOT com . Read More Afternoon Linkage for ...

Keyboard Pants are Strangely Covetable
The UberReview — ... As to the question of whether I would actually wear these or not. For around the house the answer is a definite maybe, but beyond the safe walls of my sanctuary it is a resounding no. [Make via ...

Pantalones con teclado integrado
Gizmología — ... Baste de transportar el teclado a todos lados. Lo mejor que puedes hacer es lo que hizo Zach y incrustar el tuyo en los pantalones (vía ...