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by CaptainCrounche
10 Oct 2016, 14:20
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: DIY wood keyboard using Apple M0110A switches and keycaps
Replies: 12
Views: 6493

Oh great! I'll look into that. Thanks!
by CaptainCrounche
10 Oct 2016, 11:40
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: DIY wood keyboard using Apple M0110A switches and keycaps
Replies: 12
Views: 6493

Thanks scottc! Man that's a real bummer... I guess I'll have to dye them black then, my chances of finding a French user with US keycaps to trade for the same keyboard are pretty slim.
by CaptainCrounche
08 Oct 2016, 16:19
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: DIY wood keyboard using Apple M0110A switches and keycaps
Replies: 12
Views: 6493

Hey guys! I just updated my first post after completing most of the keyboard, it is now functional and is a pleasure to type on. Only two things left: make a case and erase those damn labels.

Does anyone has any experience erasing labels on keycaps? According to the wiki it appears that they're ...
by CaptainCrounche
19 Aug 2016, 16:16
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: DIY wood keyboard using Apple M0110A switches and keycaps
Replies: 12
Views: 6493

Nice! Buttery smooth switches!
The one with the spring on it is the Caps Lock key. It stays down when pressed. Not sure if I can support that with a Teensy. If you open up the switch there is a little wire with a small brown bit that causes the switch to latch.
Remove them and you're all set!

I ...
by CaptainCrounche
19 Aug 2016, 16:09
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: DIY wood keyboard using Apple M0110A switches and keycaps
Replies: 12
Views: 6493

Thank you guys!
chzel wrote: You might want to rethink the name? workshop-f7/brownfox-step-by-step-t6050.html
Haha yeah I am following Matt3o's guide for wiring and programming, and the brown monstrosity I built kept reminding me of the name :mrgreen:
by CaptainCrounche
19 Aug 2016, 15:26
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: DIY wood keyboard using Apple M0110A switches and keycaps
Replies: 12
Views: 6493

DIY wood keyboard using Apple M0110A switches and keycaps

Hi everyone!

In the coming months I am planning to build a keyboard from scratch using switches and keycaps from a vintage Apple keyboard: the M0110A, that came with a Macintosh Plus from 1986.

http://i.imgur.com/gresAGU.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Ahpr66S.jpg

Before I see any pitchforks I'd like ...

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