deskthority

Thank you @Cicada88 and @iceberg!

I received the acrylic prototype and I'm happy to say that all of the adjustments look and feel great. I've attached a few pictures of the plate with switches and switches+caps.

@iceberg, I'm def going to be choosing aluminum for my build. I'm waiting for my ...

Hi iceberg,

I got the PETG prototypes in and all of my fine adjustments have been made. The slightly annoying, yet rewarding thing about this part of my journey was having to convert my sketchup drawing into an Adobe Illustrator EPS.

To answer you question about the bending; I was thinking of ...

Hi Iceberg,

Yeah, def. making some progress. Slowly, but progress nonetheless. I've had to adjust some of my dimensions around for the key switches to fit properly. I've also added key stabilizers to a few keys on the keyboard.

Since I last posted, I've had the mounting plate laser cut from ...

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,

Oh it absolutely is possible. As a matter of fact, the original key layout is what I used as a reference for how much space I would have to lay out the new ...

Why are you not using Cherry (or Costar) stabilisers for the space bar? Are those holes dimensioned for the original stabilisers in the C64?

Great question Findecanor. Two reasons: I like the resistance that the key switches provide in that configuration. I also may shorten the width of the space ...

Hi iceberg,

Thank you. Thinking about using that same set of translucent DCS key caps. Perhaps i'll switch them out for something else, but for the time being they go nicely with my clear case so I'll probably just stick to them.

I'm just about done revising my 2d drawing to compensate for the ...

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

Hi iceberg,

Aluminum is better when it comes to bending it. Since it's a softer metal, one can get smaller and more precise bends in it.

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

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 ...

Thanks again tlt for sharing your files. Because I didn't expect you to get back to me so quickly, I have also created a 3d model of a generic mounting plate without the cherrymx key holes. I used an original C64 keyboard mounting plate and measured it with my digital caliper. It was quite fun ...