Customization is one of the main advantages of any mechanical keyboard. We can change the keycaps, the switches (whether hot-swap or not), the cable, and in more extreme cases, build it from scratch. In fact, many enthusiasts have combined that flexibility with the color and variety of the Lego universe, and that's how we arrive at the MelGeek Pixel, a new mechanical keyboard compatible with the blocks of the Danish giant.
From the latest generic models from China to ultra-DIY options like the ErgoDox, the world of mechanical keyboards has it all. You can pay less than 30 euros for a ready-to-use solution, or find yourself in over your head with one of the most expensive hobbies in computing. The money some enthusiasts invest in special sets of keycaps is impressive, and the same goes for super-exclusive models, or those available only via crowdfunding.
The natural flexibility of mechanical keyboards has given rise to all kinds of configurations, and they have inevitably crossed paths with another personalization icon: Lego. Yes, we already have a Lego keyboard in our database, but today it's the turn of a product called MelGeek Pixel, which presents itself as the world's first mechanical keyboard compatible with Lego pieces.
MelGeek Pixel: A Lego Invasion in Your Mechanical Keyboard
Customizable front and back, RGB lighting, hot-swap support, and the ability to switch between wired and wireless modes (with up to eight devices) define this keyboard. Fortunately, the designers of the MelGeek Pixel also created transparent keycaps, which saves us the pain of typing over the anchor points on each brick. Even so, they didn't share details of the included switches, but I imagine they are some popular Cherry clone these days.
Now, some readers might wonder why Lego hasn't bombarded them yet. The MelGeek Pixel is not an official Lego product, but the patent for the design of its bricks expired in 1978, so making a “Lego-compatible” mechanical keyboard shouldn't cause problems. Do you want one? Well, it's time to hurry: early birds can get the MelGeek Pixel at a special price of $199, and it will jump to 269 greens once the offer ends.
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