The Google Reader Pedal Takes the Stress off Your Wrist
Meghan Young — October 23, 2010 — Art & Design
References: boingboing.net & gizmodo
Unfortunately, carpal tunnel syndrome is not a thing of the past and any design -- such as this Google Reader Pedal -- that can take the stress off of our wrists while on the computer is a godsend, to say the least.
Created by Matt Richardson, the Google Reader Pedal is the byproduct of hacking into a USB keyboard. This DIY project doesn't seem that simple, but the video step-by-step instructions are clear, concise and will have you thumping away on your Google Reader in no time.
Created by Matt Richardson, the Google Reader Pedal is the byproduct of hacking into a USB keyboard. This DIY project doesn't seem that simple, but the video step-by-step instructions are clear, concise and will have you thumping away on your Google Reader in no time.
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