Pixel: A Lego-based mechanical keyboard

You like mechanical keyboards and Lego? Then Melgeek's latest throw might be something for you. The team will soon be launching the Pixel on Kickstarter. The Tenkeyless keyboard - that is, one without a numeric keypad - is made entirely out of terminal blocks, except for the electronics. A feast for all Lego fans.

Gasket Mount

Details of the keyboard's construction are not yet known. However, Melgeek states that the keyboard is designed according to the Gasket Mount system. With this mounting method, the circuit board including the cover plate, on which the keys are located, is clamped between the upper and lower parts of the case. Seals at the top and bottom provide hold and a flexible touch feel.

Hot Swappable

Not yet specified is what all is included in the Kickstarter. However, I assume that the keyboard comes with everything required. Even the keycaps seem to be terminal block based - and they need an adapter so you can plug them onto a switch. In terms of switches, Melgeek seems to be going for Cherry MX-style ones, according to pictures.

On the project page you can see that you can completely personalise the front and back of the keyboard with terminal blocks - even the status LEDs. So there are no limits to your imagination. Thanks to hot-swap, you can change the switches quickly and easily and thus personalise the keyboard even more. RGB LEDs illuminate the pixels. Both wired and wireless operation are possible.

It is not known exactly when the Kickstarter will go live - "soon", Melgeek promises. The Pixel costs $269.