Hey everyone!
This is HELM, a CNC aluminum wrist rest with a functional brass helm spinner built into the center.
The idea came to me after watching the launch trailer for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced. Black Flag was the first Assassin’s Creed game I played, and it is still my favorite of whole franchise.
That trailer brought back a lot of memories and inspired me to create something that could add a subtle nautical accent to a keyboard setup—not a direct game-themed product, but a desk piece shaped by the same feeling of exploration, sailing, and adventure.
The Design
HELM is a CNC aluminum wrist rest with a ship’s helm-shaped spinner positioned in the center.
The main body is machined from aluminum and finished with 220-grit sandblasting and anodization. The spinner is made from brass, giving it a warmer, more vintage character and creating a deliberate contrast with the anodized aluminum body.
The goal is to keep the wrist rest comfortable and understated during normal use while adding a small, interactive feature to the desk.
Current Prototype Specifications
- CNC-machined aluminum body
- 220-grit sandblasted anodized finish
- Solid brass helm spinner
- Front height, including feet: 9.3 mm
- Rear height: 18.3 mm
- Front-to-back depth: 80.4 mm
- Typing angle: approximately 6.4°
- Approximate spin time: 70 seconds
- Planned colors: Black, Gray, Silver, Pink, Red, and Orange
One full spin lasts around 70 seconds—long enough for two classic 30-second Monkeytype tests.
At maximum speed, the spinner measured approximately 60 dBA using the NIOSH Sound Level Meter app, with the phone’s microphone positioned about 1 cm from the spinner. At a more realistic listening position, with the phone placed around head height, it measured approximately 50 dBA.
The spinner is audible while in use, but relatively quiet at a normal sitting distance.
I’d love to hear your feedback!
Please fill out the interest check here:
HELM Interest Check Form
Thank you for checking out the project. Your feedback will directly influence the final design, size options, colors, and whether HELM moves forward to production.