C64 Keyboard Prototype

Re:C64 Keyboard Prototype by pault on Thursday May 03, 2018 @03:22PM (#16988985)

Those keycaps are gorgeous. If someone could manage to get those manufactured I guarantee they would fetch upwards of $150/set on a site like massdrop.

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Re:C64 Keyboard Prototype by jammi on Friday May 04, 2018 @02:37AM (#16992641)

There has been an attempt at having them remanufactured, but the guy running the show isn't communicative and has had a lot of technical set-backs on the project. They're not dual-shot either, so more like the newer C64C model keys with printed markings. I'm one of the backers: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brand-new-colored-keycaps...

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Re:C64 Keyboard Prototype by xenomachina on Thursday May 03, 2018 @10:32PM (#16991798)

I wonder how much it would cost to get custom keycaps made today with double-shot top and front legends.

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Re:C64 Keyboard Prototype by pault on Thursday May 03, 2018 @10:40PM (#16991834)

Ask signature plastics! http://www.solutionsinplastic.com/

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Re:C64 Keyboard Prototype by xenomachina on Thursday May 03, 2018 @10:51PM (#16991868)

It just occurred to me that using the Commodore logo probably adds to the cost, as you'd have to license it from the company that owns the trademark. (The C64 Mini avoids using the logo, presumably for this reason.)

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Re:C64 Keyboard Prototype by pault on Thursday May 03, 2018 @10:56PM (#16991889)

There's a set called SA Retro[1] that used the C64 logo; no idea if it was cleared or not.

[1]: https://www.geekzone.fr/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Minila-Ai...

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