Logitech MX Keyboard Adaptive Zen Garden and Logitech Keycap Decorations

Logitech MX Keyboard Adaptive Zen Garden

Intro

This 3D-printed desktop Zen garden is a modern, compact reimagining of the traditional Japanese karesansui (dry landscape) garden, designed specifically to magnetically attach to the back of a Logitech MX Keyboard. During the stressful and calm times at your computer take moments to meditate in your keyboard Zen garden. Reset using the included smoothing tool. Create paths, hills, valleys representing your current mood. Decorate with Logitech themed keycaps as garden decorations. Included is also a keycap for your incense. Including aroma therapy in your garden unlocks the added benefits of all your senses.

File Options

• Zen Garden Bases:

  • Logitech MX Keyboard Adaptive - Zen Garden Base Textured_Weave-1

    • Has a textured basket weave on the outside walls to give a nice visual effect and touch sensory.

  • Logitech MX Keyboard Adaptive - Zen Garden Base No Texture

    • Has a clean finish on the outside that centers your focus on the garden itself. 

• Zen Garden Bases - Split:

  • Logitech MX Keyboard Adaptive - Zen Garden Base Textured_Weave-1 and Split

    • If your printer or filament has special requirements I have included a split version of the model. This allows for vertical printing of the base. Joining both pieces will be required. Addition of a CA glue or other filament affixing adhesive can be applied inside the dowel holes before assembly.

  • Logitech MX Keyboard Adaptive - Zen Garden Base No Texture and Split

    • If your printer or filament has special requirements I have included a split version of the model. This allows for vertical printing of the base. Joining both pieces will be required. Addition of a CA glue or other filament affixing adhesive can be applied inside the dowel holes before assembly.

• Zen Garden Accessory Tray

  • Logitech MX Keyboard Adaptive - Zen Garden Accessory Holder_Weave-1

    • Has a textured basket weave on the outside walls to give a nice visual effect and touch sensory.

  • Logitech MX Keyboard Adaptive - Zen Garden Accessory Holder No Texture

    • Has a clean finish on the outside that centers your focus on the garden itself. 

• Keyboard Key Caps

  • Keyboard Cap No Graphics

    • This cap is a basic keycap with no text or character on it. Can be used to create your own custom keycap stone for your garden. This part requires the pillar to if you want a more rigid stone in your garden.

  • Logi Keycap

    • Has the iconic LOGI logo on the keycap. Adding a different layer color at the top of this keycap might be fun to show off the logo. This part requires the pillar to if you want a more rigid stone in your garden.

  • Logitech G Keycap

    • Centering on the very unique "g" character of the Logitech logo. This part requires the pillar to if you want a more rigid stone in your garden.

  • Flower or Incense Keycap (concept only - Do not use printed part)

    • Use caution with this keycap. If you are using a burning incense stick make sure it is safely placed into the keycap and positioned to keep yourself and property safe. The addition of a weight at the bottom of this keycap would ensure a stable base for your incense.

• Zen Garden Tools

  • Combination Smoother and Rake

    • A compact combination tool for smoothing your garden and a rake for creating your unique patterns. 

  • Zen Garden Rake

    • Extra long rake handle and larger rake teeth.

  • Zen Garden Smoother

    • Extra long smoother for faster smoothing.

Non-Printed Parts

• To attach your base and accessory tray to your Logitech MX Keyboard there are mounting holes for 2 - 6x3mm magnets.

• CA glue for magnets

• CA glue or another filament affixing adhesive for joining the split parts (if printed).

• Fine, angular crushed granite (often called shirakawa-suna for traditional styles) or specially graded fine-mesh quartz sand.

Safety note on incense keycap use

The Incense keycap is a concept part and was printed as a placeholder for a proper mini Zen garden incense holder. Adding an incense burner is a fun way to add aroma therapy to your garden. Do not use the provided file as an incense burner.

It could be used as a single flower holder.

Conclusion

I enjoyed thinking out of the normal upgrades for a keyboard. Adding some peace to your space is always a great addition. Practicing smooth, rhythmic motions encourage self-reflection, boosts cognitive focus, and fosters a peaceful connection with nature. This connection restores inner harmony and well-being.

Using this garden with Logitech themed keycaps is a fun nod to a great computer peripheral company. Although I do not have a MX keyboard, I do have a MX Keys S keyboard and M720 mouse that I use daily to support my office and personal computers at the same time.

The textured mesh files were generated with BumpMesh a CNC Kitchen’s Free Browser Tool Lets You Texture 3D Models – No Blender Needed. This tool allowed me to quickly add a textured mesh to the faces I wanted without having to use another mesh editing tool.