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Looking for ALPS SKFL standard switch model or datasheet?

Posted: 24 Nov 2021, 02:14
by bfollowell
The PCB from my ALPS mechanical keyboard for my Atari 800XL is damaged. I'm planning to try my hand at creating a new PCB using KiCAD and just moving the switches over. I've looked and haven't had a lot of luck finding an ALPS switch model/footprint that I can use with KiCAD. Is anyone aware of there being one for the ALPS SKFL standard switches and where I may find it if it exists. If it doesn't, I'm going to need to try and create my own. In that case, is anyone aware of a detailed datasheet for the ALPS SKFL standard switches? I've not had any luck on that front either.

Thanks to anyone that may be able to offer information.

Re: Looking for ALPS SKFL standard switch model or datasheet?

Posted: 25 Nov 2021, 17:50
by morbid42
Happened to made a pcb with SKFL switches months ago :lol:
SKFL.png
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Kicad package here: https://github.com/morbid42/package

Re: Looking for ALPS SKFL standard switch model or datasheet?

Posted: 25 Nov 2021, 19:19
by bfollowell
Excellent! I'm going to need to do a whole lot of learning just to create the PCB. I didn't necessarily want to have to learn to create a footprint on top of it. This will save me some work. Thank you very much!