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In case you thought they took the easy way, behind the scenes video: https://vimeo.com/710288765/5e14861065 (linked on site)



I can confirm that the keyboard was fully functional except for keys not producing character output. RaspberryPi with short-to-ground sensor under each key (so the keyboard would work as a mat with the keys removed if the horses didn't like them [as referenced in the BTS video]), running on batteries, making this the world's largest wireless keyboard. Measured 5 by 1.8m with the smallest keys being a beefy 29 x 28cm.

Source: Wife's uncle did the electronics and software for it.


Thanks! My first thought was, y'know, funny video, but "how did they build a working keyboard that a 600 pound animal could stand on on a tourism video budget" was second.


> In case you thought they took the easy way

Alright, fine, but where's the API?


Is the audio beyond fucked or is it just my machine?


That's what most people say the first time they hear it but if you give it time, Icelandic metal will grow on you, I promise :-D.


Icelandic audio always Bjorked.


It's probably just your machine. Mine seems fine.


I think it may have been a player bug. I heard everything echoed, but after closing the tab and reopening the link, it plays just fine.




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