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As far as a plate goes no, but I do have a resin printer now and will be able to print some new inserts for cherry mk switches that the c64 original keys will fit on. I hope to get a CNC router later this year. Riddleywalker disappeared but was making some progress. perhaps he will return.

Soarer, thanks.

Do you, or anyone here for that matter have any experience troubleshooting a flaky keyboard?

I have a 840358-01 and it has a WYSE branded 211001-02 507 chip and a 74HC163N counter.

Problem: starting with the column "-" and all the way to the right as well as all the F-keys do ...

@ riddleywalker, Any news? Were you able to get the bends in the Acrylic so it fits in the C64 case?

I've played with a few solutions for using the keycaps. The absolute best solution is SA Retro caps with Petscii, but those are all but impossible to get and when you can find them super expensive ...

Yea, Acrylic isn't ideal because it doesn't bend well, and it flexes too much for typing.

I'm in for at least one if you can get some made, and when you know a price I can let you know how many more.

I may use some Enablers just to keep the wiring as clean as possible. I need to order some silicon ...

Cicada88 wrote: I am interested in at least 2 of these if it gets to production stage--either assembled or unassembled. I need some MX love in my C64 & C64C.

Great work so far!

Yes, bot tlt and riddleywalker have both done some amazing work and it's greatly appreciated!

Acrylic is a pain. There is not much you can to other than moving up to lexan which is a different formulation. Acrylic is only good if you need transparency. Anything you could put on Acrylic to strengthen it would take away it's transparency at which point you might as well be using ABS or PETG ...

I'm familiar with Ponoko, but when I talked to them they could not do the bends. Are you having those done yourself or have they recently gotten the machines to do bends?

PETG is good stuff, not quite as strong as ABS but less brittle. I've used it in 3D printing but my printer isn't large enough ...

I'm having an issue.


$ ./svg2mod.py -i ../keyboard-layout-outline.svg -o ../keyboard.mod
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riddleywalker wrote:
Hi iceberg,

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The attached image shows the workable area that one has to layout whatever key hole configurations you want. This is accurate to about 100th of a millimeter.

Any updates on your progress?

Nice.

That is something I meant to ask, it is even possible to use the original C64 keys and layout with yours or it it too different?

Hi iceberg,

Update:

I've made a quick video review of my prototype keyboard mount. A few adjustments to the 2d drawing and a switch to aluminum and we should be all set!

Check it out and let me know if you have any suggestions https://vid.me/Je2U

Looking really good. I like how you use the ...

riddleywalker wrote: Friend will be shipping me the prototype this weekend. Used 14gauge steel. Looks great but may need to switch to aluminum.

Great news! Hopefully you will be able to post some photos. What are the issues that makes you think aluminum will be a better choice?

Hi Iceberg,

I've finished a 2d drawing of the keyboard mounting plate with my own keyhole configuration. I'll be sending this out to my friend and hopefully get something back in a couple days.

I'm in talks with him regarding pricing.

Finally, if you're interested in a copy of my files you can ...

iceberg, I have a friend who has access to all of these metal working machines. If you are interested I can ask him what it would cost to make a few of these for you.

GitHub: https://github.com/theriddleywalker/c64-keyboard-mounting-plate-template

Please do. I was supposed to have someone local ...

stormbard wrote: All I've updated and added a few things and converted it to KiCads new pretty format. It is all wrapped up in a github repo.

https://github.com/stormbard/Keyboard.pretty

stormbard, how exactly do you use the led footprint.

Also where do I find a lib with an MX with LED?

Thanks, that will be incredibly helpful. If this company can do the plate and no one with 3D skills steps up I'll just go with your original as I have no plans right now to put it in a slim.

I may have found a local company to do a metal frame, but I am still looking for someone good with CAD/3D to make some minor adjustments to the design. I sent tlt's original files to them to evaluate and I should hear back from them by the end of the week.

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Project Description:

This is a direct drop in replacement for Mitsumi keyboard found in Commodore 64 'breabin' style computers. Using Cherry MX (or similar) style panel mount keys and hand wiring the keys to the 8x8 matrix input connector on the Commodore 64 motherboard.


Details:

I have ...