[Coco] Coco KB membrane replacement

[Michael Brant]

At some point options will be needed.  I have a coco3 with no keyboard so
ps2 adapter it must be.  So either new mylar or a mechanical keyboard
replacement are options I will consider

On May 14, 2017 11:16 AM, "Ron" <ron at kdomain.org> wrote:

> Hi Jim,
>
> You did all the work, sir.  I just sent you a keyboard I would like to see
> working again.  :)
>
> It's good to know there's an option - even if it is a bit expensive right
> now.  Considering the fact I have a very nice Coco 3 that I would like to
> see working again with it's original keyboard, I would budget for the
> replacement even at that cost.  Not saying I could do that multiple times,
> though.
>
> Hopefully some less expensive options will present themselves at some
> point.
>
> Thank you for looking into this!
>
> -Ron
>
>
> On 05/14/2017 12:56 AM, RETRO Innovations wrote:
>
>> Thanks to Ron Klein, I think I found a way to put new membranes on Coco
>> KBs.
>>
>> Yay!
>>
>> Less good news:  $61.00 a KB :-(
>>
>> I'll see if I can find a better price, but perhaps others can check as
>> well.  The key is to look for "flexible PCBs".  The size is 12" by 12"
>> Many PCB manufacturers offer flexible PCB options.
>>
>> So, I guess the question is:  At what price does it make sense to repair
>> a KB versus just parting out another machine?
>>
>> Jim
>>
>>
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