[Group buy] MeC64 kit (Closed)

[tlt]

I'm doing a group buy for a kit for the MeC64 Commodore 64 mechanical replacement keyboard.
For more information read this thread: http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/mec6 ... t4522.html

The base kit is 132.5 € (Parts for the MeC64 keyboard with USB excluding shipping, switches.)

Options:
* Joystick cable (you can connect two, there is currently no easy way to mount it to the C64 case): 4€ each
* Adapter kit to be able to swap between USB controller and C64 motherboard: 11€ (only three available)

If you buy a kit and add 35 € for switches (from 7bit) I'll solder it for free if you like.

This group buy is limited to five kits as I have five PCBs and can't get more at this price.

The following members have ordered:
CeeSA
Mrinterface
Ascaii
moijk (lemon64.com)
Icarium

[CeeSA]

i am in, thank you

[IvanIvanovich]

I'll take a pcb and key converters. The rest I can source myself local.

[dirge]

get some plate quotes in mate that's the only thing making me thing twice, but great great project.

[tlt]

Got a better quote for the mounting plate! 65€ (if four is sold)

[CeeSA]

wonderful. i will still take a whole package.

[Mrinterface]

I'll take a whole package as well!

[Ascaii]

I would like one set of cap adapters.

edit: might take two, depends on when you will collect cash.

[tlt]

Great, one PCB left!

[tlt]

I would like one set of cap adapters.

edit: might take two, depends on when you will collect cash.

Be aware that the adapter makes the already tall key cup even taller. You can see C64 caps beside regular in this picture http://deskthority.net/resources/test-o ... rters/5953

[Ascaii]

I am aware of this. I have a set of keys that I planned to do the same for, you just beat me to it.

[tlt]

Any interest in the last kit?

[Ascaii]

Im interested to be honest...just a bit broke. Having a hard time talking myself into it. Im pming you.

[IvanIvanovich]

Sorry to do this but I am no longer able to take one. I am too busy and don't want to end up with another project that gathers dust indefineatly.

[tlt]

That's ok. Anyone else interested in the last kit?

[tlt]

Here is a picture of the adapter cable.

C64 adapter cable

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It has the same form factor as the controller PCB so the you can put headers on them and be able to swap back and forth without soldering. If you are just going to use it as a USB keyboard you can just solder the controller board to the back of the keyboard PCB. If your going to just use it with a C64 main board you can just solder a ribbon cable to the back of the keyboard PCB.

[tlt]

Added prices for joystick cable (4€) and adapter cable (11€). Only got PCBs for three adapter cables.

[tlt]

I like to get this thing rolling now. How does confirming your orders and send out invoices the coming days sound? I thought January 31 as the last to pay would be good. Then I can ordering the parts as soon as I get the payments in.

And there is still one kit left

[tlt]

I got a better quote for the mounting plates.

Time to order, only one kit left!

[tlt]

I'm going get this done as fast as I can now. Please order!

[Half-Saint]

I'm sorry but my financial situation isn't the best at the moment. Had lots of business related expenses in the last two months and this will have to wait. Hope you understand.

Cheers

[tlt]

No problem. It's a bad time of the year for extra expenses also but I need to do this now.

[tinnie]

is there any full kit still avaliable? im interested to get one.

[tlt]

Yes there is! I'll PM you to get an order together.

One kit left!

[tinnie]

Yes there is! I'll PM you to get an order together.

One kit left!

Great!

[sherryton]

I'm in.

[tlt]

I'm in.

Ok, great! I'll PM you about the order details tonight.

[tlt]

is there any full kit still avaliable? im interested to get one.

Are you still interested?

[Half-Saint]

By the way, if anybody needs a C64 keyboard, I have one for sale

[tlt]

I have not goten comfirmed orders for all kits. So if you order now you can still get one!