Replacement keycaps for the Commodore C64 and 64C. Available in multiple colors when they're in stock (because they're popular). Includes the regular keys, the big keys (CTRL, RESTORE, left and right SHIFT, RETURN, and the spacebar), and the function keys on the right-hand side.
This is a controller / joystick replacement for retro computers that uses a arduino pro micro and mechanical keyboard switches for input which some people are more used to then a classic joystick (i.e., WASD).
The buttons are LED backlit Gateron Blue switches, the backlight can be turned off with a jumper. Using a Ardunino with a USB port also means that you can connect this up and use it as a PC joystick. To activate the USB interface and the backlight you need to hold down left and right buttons at startup, otherwise it will function only as a DB9 controllers for retro computers.
Never connect both USB and DB9 at the same time! Always make sure the jumpers are set correctly for your specific machine, it will be pre-configured for C64 at delivery. If you set it incorrectly you might damage your machine, always double check the jumpers after you change them!
The MechBoard64 is a replacement keyboard for the Commodore 64. The keyboard is based on microswitches from Gateron, lasercut aluminum brackets that are anodized in black and a black PCB. The MechBoard64 consists of 123 individual pieces and 200+ soldering points connect it all. The MechBoard64 fits perfectly in breadbox and C64C slim cases.
SMD components are already soldered in place. Through-hole components need to be attached. Does not come with keycaps.
A cute computer environment can bring you joy! Here are some of my favorite resources to help make your computing cuter!
USBRetro is an open source controller adapter firmware for converting USB controllers, keyboards, and mice to various retro consoles' native controller protocols.
An introductory document that describes how to flash a project keyboard with the QMK firmware.
Pick a keyboard that you're configuring from the drop-down. Drag and drop keys onto your keymap. Delete or add layers to the keymap. Bake a firmware .hex image to flash onto your keyboard.
Mechanical keyboard kits.
This app is an interactive tool for comparing layouts of different split mechanical keyboards built for the community of ergonomic keyboard users. Split keyboards offer an ergonomic solution to many issues that make regular keyboards painful or uncomfortable to use, but finding which keyboard is right for you can be costly and difficult. Most split keyboards come as DIY kits, making it difficult (if not impossible) to compare different keyboard layouts prior to building them. This app offers one solution to this problem.
Click one of the “print” buttons to download a printable PDF of the true-to-scale keyboard layouts and see if your hands will work on them.
KBD.news is a blog and weekly newsletter on DIY mechanical keyboards. A hand-picked selection of features from a keyboard enthusiast's perspective (more + contact).
RSS: https://kbd.news/rss2.php
Weekly RSS: https://kbd.news/rss.php
LYNX's goal is to create a customizable computer control system that accommodates the individual needs of each user. The project stands on two pillars: open source, which provides all necessary files and instruction for self assembly, and the shop, where the tool can simply be purchased.
Github: https://github.com/LYNX-workshop
Keyboard Layouter is a plugin for KiCad (pcbnew). This plugin places switch footprints in the location specified by JSON of Keyboard Layout Editor.
I have confirmed that it works with pcbnew version (6.0.0) release build on Windows.
Split mechanical keyboard kits and other oddities.
Unusual and rare keyboard mappings for other alphabets, such as various runic alphabets.
This project emulates the sound of my old faithful IBM Model-M space saver bucklespring keyboard while typing, mainly for the purpose of annoying the hell out of coworkers. Written in C, has a bunch of .wav files. Definitely works on Linux, might work on OSX.
A company that sells keyboards, keycaps, keyswitches, cables, and all the other nifty-keen-like-wow stuff that people use to trick out their hardware.