Forgotten Futures: Understanding the Magic of Mechanical KeyboardsRyan Norbauer2023-04-06 | Join my email list to learn about my keyboard development work: http://norbauer.com/list
My keyboard shop: shop.norbauer.comNorbauer housings: lavish typing instruments, from a forgotten future.Ryan Norbauer2022-09-08 | To commemorate the offering of our final collection of Topre aftermarket housings (fancifully dubbed "the Norbazaar,") we're sharing this video that captures the spirit of some of our greatest hits in that domain.
Not particularly important, but at 6:11 or so, I meant to say Pro 2 instead of Pro 3. 🤷🏻♂️the Heavy GrailRyan Norbauer2021-06-03 | An aftermarket upgrade housing for the HHKB keyboard. shop.norbauer.com/products/the-heavy-grail-hhkb-housingNorbauer & Co. — Designs in time, future and past.Ryan Norbauer2021-04-26 | A small batch of Norbaforces (shown in this video) was restocked today in my online shop. shop.norbauer.comHeavy-9 Unboxing and AssemblyRyan Norbauer2021-02-15 | This is my after-market upgrade housing for the Leopold FC980C and FC980M keyboards.
Compare to Taeha's typing test of a stock HHKB in its native housing: youtube.com/watch?v=1hWTxQqoIuY&ab_channel=TaehaTypesNorbaforce felt acoustic dampener typing testRyan Norbauer2020-07-10 | shop.norbauer.com Differences are most perceptible when wearing headphones. :)Norbaforce Mark II Ghost-of-Christmas-Future Edition Typing TestRyan Norbauer2020-07-03 | This was a limited-edition frosted polycarbonate housing, shown here with MT3 Serika keycaps. It was offered exclusively to members of my email list on Christmas Day 2019. norbauer.com/listHow to maintain a frosted polycarbonate keyboard.Ryan Norbauer2020-02-04 | For other limited-access offerings: norbauer.com/list
Shot in 4k RAW on a Canon C200 at 60fps. Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art prime lens.Norbaforce Mark I Unboxing and AssemblyRyan Norbauer2018-08-13 | Custom CNC machined aluminum housing for Realforce keyboards. http://shop.norbauer.comThe end of an era, the dawn of Keebtalk.Ryan Norbauer2018-07-06 | http://www.keebtalk.comA Visit to Signature Plastics: Custom Keycap FactoryRyan Norbauer2018-04-17 | In late winter 2018, I visited the Signature Plastics factory during manufacturing of the Galaxy Class keyset, which I designed for Roddenberry Entertainment. I captured footage of many of the various machines and processes that were in operation that day. http://solutionsinplastic.com
Many thanks to keyboard community member Patrick Cosgrove for helping me to sort through and organize footage!Textured Powder Coat: an Atelier Keyboard FinishRyan Norbauer2018-04-02 | http://shop.norbauer.com
This video shows application of the "Galaxy Console" (textured tan) finish here in Silicon Valley. This is one of many finishes I make available through pre-orders of my custom designs.
My well-worn daily-driver RealForce 87U of many years inside a Norbaforce (CNC-machined aluminum) housing. The finish shown is the textured powder coat Enigma Black.
Four configurations demonstrated: 1) No risers installed, Silverstone foam liner (not included) installed against lower plate 2) Risers installed, Silverstone foam liner (not included) installed against lower plate 3) No risers installed, no foam 4) Risers installed, no foamthe Norbaforce: a housing for RealForce keyboardsRyan Norbauer2017-12-04 | http://shop.norbauer.com
Group buy live until 31 December 2017.Star Trek Vulcan IDIC replica by Roddenberry.comRyan Norbauer2016-09-08 | The first rigorously accurate replica of the Vulcan IDIC, in commemoration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary. shop.roddenberry.com/products/vulcan-idic-prop-replica
Artist and industrial designer: Ryan Norbauer Fabrication: Dan Grandi (Racecar Jewelry) Video: Ryan NorbauerCustom CNC Novatouch Aluminum Keyboard Case PrototypeRyan Norbauer2016-01-04 | http://shop.norbauer.com
This is a custom aluminum housing that I designed for the CoolerMaster Novatouch keyboard, CNC milled in 6061 aluminum and powder coated in mint green. This video is just a typing test, as requested by a GeekHack member.