"Rather than trying to replicate the full complexity of a real typewriter's mechanics, which would require dozens of articulated typebars and space far beyond a reasonable LEGO build, the creator reinvented the typing process to fit within standard LEGO constraints. Koenkun Bricks' solution foregoes ink and paper entirely, instead using LEGO letter tiles as the "characters" that are pushed onto a reusable base plate that stands in for the page."
"Each key on this functional LEGO typewriter serves two purposes. When pressed, a corresponding hopper opens to release a specific letter tile by gravity. On release, stored tension in rubber bands powers a pusher that drives the tile through a ramp and around a guiding arch before it contacts the white LEGO base plate, ensuring the tile lands facing correctly."
Koenkun Bricks built a functional LEGO typewriter that places LEGO letter tiles onto a reusable base plate as characters. The design foregoes ink and paper and uses gravity-fed hoppers to release specific letter tiles when keys are pressed. Stored tension in rubber bands powers pushers that drive tiles through a ramp and around a guiding arch so tiles contact the base plate facing correctly. The mechanism simulates letter placement without complex typebars and fits within a compact typewriter-sized build. The model uses only LEGO parts, a rubber band, and intuitive mechanical design to deliver a tactile, playful typing experience.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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