deskthority

There was a time that you could order adapters on Shapeways. I did back in 2013, and I can only describe the result as interesting but completely impractical. There's still a page up on Shapeways for the adapters but they're no longer for sale. Relevant thread: https://deskthority.net/workshop-f7 ...

Not bad, I've been using it for about a day now. My fingers can definitely tell that the profile is off, but I love the feel of the C64 keys. It's weird for shortcuts, like CTRL+C etc, but I'm thinking of adding some modifiers, just not sure how yet.

Got my keycap adapters from Shapeways. I decided it would look best if I just fill out the QWERTY area and leave the modifiers alone; I might add the numbers later.

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I wanted to use the Commodore logo key as my ESC, but its profile makes it look too weird; so I used the RUN ...

Yeah I know there will be some form of strangeness, I just wanted to make sure the spacing would be fine. Let's hope I can make some arrangement that won't look too weird, seeing as I don't have a 60% board, so there will still be some Filco caps on the right side. Whatever, worth a try.

All I can say is wow, that is some absolutely gorgeous hand wiring; brings to mind the old pros hand wiring vintage tube amp circuits. If there are any other guitar nuts here, maybe you know what I mean.

Also, I love that keyboard. I want it.

I ordered the keycap adapters, hopefully they come soon and I'll post pictures of my Filco C64 Ninja. I'll also make sure to carefully protect my soon to be keyless, beloved C64 from dust and the like.

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Amazing, now I'm not so disappointed about missing that retro spherical cap group buy (DSA?).

And just in time for C64s 30th anniversary

If one were to purchase the keycap converters only, would it be possible to just pop the C64 key caps on an ordinary Cherry MX board, like a Filco? There'd probably be issues with modifiers but would they at least fit without any conflicts?