Steampunk and retro futurist fabricator Datamancer has come up with yet another impressive creation. This time it’s a keyboard based on the ergonomic IBM Model M-15.

This keyboard was commissioned by a female client and has some elegant, feminine design features such as violet LEDs, an acanthus-leaf pattern etched into the brass, and a soft burgundy wrist pad that is removable for cleaning.

It also has a built-in “buttonless” touchpad mouse in the center (tap anywhere to left-click and drag, tap in the top-right corner to right-click).

This keyboard is interesting because the typing plane is actuallytipped forward rather than back. It looks odd at first, but actually makes for a very comfortable typing position.

Head over to Datamancer.net for more photos of the Ergonomic Steampunk Keyboard.

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Chris from Chicago, a.k.a. Flickr member nicrosin, is the creator behind this fun and cool looking piece of art named “mechanical aural communication device”.

I created this prop from sculpey, rubber, and a various pocket watch parts. The prop is fully adjustable and flexible and I lined the inside part with suede leather for comfort.

Mechanical Aural Communication Device [Flickr]

(Via Watchismo)

G8100A-5 is the name of this new G-Shock model from Casio. The steampunk inspired watch features a bronze-colored aluminum square face and perforated resin band, giving it a unique modern look with an antique touch.

Features

• Shock Resistant
• 200M Water Resistant
• Auto Dual EL Backlights with Afterglow
• World Time
  29 time zones (48 cities), city code display, daylight saving on/off
• 2 Multi-function Alarms & 1 Snooze Alarm
• Countdown Timer
• Auto-repeat Function, Progress Beeper
• 1/100 second stopwatch
• Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
• Auto Start Function
• Hourly Time Signal
• Flash Alert
• Button operation tone on/off
• Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099)
• 12/24 Hour Formats
• Accuracy: +/-15 seconds per month

The Casio G-Shock G8100A-5 is available for $99 from the Casio website.

(Uncrate via OhGizmo)

This impressive steampunk Darth Vader helmet, now up for sale at eBay, has been created by modifying an old mask that was bought at Disney World.

This vader mask was sitting on my shelf for about 14 years. It was originally purchased for me on my first trip to Disney World. Rather than get rid of it, I decided to have a little fun with it. I was inspired by some art from the Vader Project, and some other cool steampunk Star Wars stuff I found online.

The current bid for the Steampunk Darth Vader Mask is $31.

(The Official Star Wars Blog via Gizmodo and Nerdcore)