+retroclouds Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Just found this on Hackaday. An ongoing project: https://hackaday.io/project/195508-keyboard4a-99 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary from OPA Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 11 minutes ago, retroclouds said: Just found this on Hackaday. An ongoing project: https://hackaday.io/project/195508-keyboard4a-99 Looks like he just made this page on April 4th. And in the one photo more info will be on this GitHub: https://github.com/visrealm/keyboard4a99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyDean Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I was just thinking of this today as I was browsing Github looking at TI related projects after looking at PCBway projects including keyboard projects. I though it would be nice if someone created a pcb of the TI keyboard and placed it out there for those that were having issues. I don't need them personally, as I have a rubbermaid size container of water damaged and stored ti keyboards, some nos, and I am pursuing usb options. But it is strange that TI keyboard stuff started appearing after I was thinking of it. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary from OPA Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 6 minutes ago, RickyDean said: I was just thinking of this today as I was browsing Github looking at TI related projects after looking at PCBway projects including keyboard projects. I though it would be nice if someone created a pcb of the TI keyboard and placed it out there for those that were having issues. I don't need them personally, as I have a rubbermaid size container of water damaged and stored ti keyboards, some nos, and I am pursuing usb options. But it is strange that TI keyboard stuff started appearing after I was thinking of it. Yes very strange. The github link is live now, it wasn't before when I posted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMole Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visrealm Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 5 minutes ago, TheMole said: Thanks for sharing here. I was going to post here, but thought it was more suited to the Development category. Anyway, more details will be shared very soon (likely next week). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary from OPA Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1 hour ago, visrealm said: Thanks for sharing here. I was going to post here, but thought it was more suited to the Development category. Anyway, more details will be shared very soon (likely next week). Thanks for joining us here at AtariAge and looking forward to your progress in this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dphirschler Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Eagerly waiting for this. I have two Mitsumi keyboards that I've been wanting to restore. I like that you included the Alpha-lock fix as well. Darryl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FarmerPotato Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I have wondered if anyone still makes extra wide space bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Pretty sure this is the one that I've been talking on Facebook with the designer is in Australia so I'll probably be importing a bunch of boards and building these or selling kits in my store 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+acadiel Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 How are they handling the alpha lock? Last I heard there were no auto locking Cherry switches left? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visrealm Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 6 hours ago, acadiel said: How are they handling the alpha lock? Last I heard there were no auto locking Cherry switches left? I'm using one of these bad boys: With an adapter: Here's a short demo video showing the Alpha Lock button in action: https://youtu.be/Lga56WGuCsM 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visrealm Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 12 hours ago, arcadeshopper said: Pretty sure this is the one that I've been talking on Facebook with the designer is in Australia so I'll probably be importing a bunch of boards and building these or selling kits in my store That's correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visrealm Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 I've now released the build details for my KEYBOARD/4A-99 keyboard upgrade. If you're interested in this, have a read of the documentation in the repository. Also note: arcadeshopper.com has already ordered a batch of PCBs and plans to make these available over the coming weeks. If you're after a kit (or similar), please hold off until @arcadeshopper has had a chance to work things out. That will certainly be the easiest option for those in the US. I'll be releasing a build video at some point too. https://github.com/visrealm/keyboard4a99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Now I'll have to break out my case of spare Mitsumi keyboards to harvest the key caps for some modern goodness. . . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuxi Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 And just like that, Mitsumis went back to being the most popular keyboard. I always did like the black version with its quirky font. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visrealm Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 16 minutes ago, nuxi said: And just like that, Mitsumis went back to being the most popular keyboard. I always did like the black version with its quirky font. back? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 4 minutes ago, visrealm said: back? 😉 Yes. BITD, the Mitsumi was the keyboard preferred by a lot of people, because it had the nicest feel and didn't get double-tripping keys when they got dirty (like the various other types did). That opinion changed when the membranes started to age and people realized that the quirk-prone mechanical switch keyboards were still going strong and the Mitsumis were failing left and right. The shift happened early in the 2000s, as by that point, the Mitsumis were starting to reach the point of being useless. This new modification returns them to their full glory without the membrane downside--and that is a good thing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visrealm Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 22 minutes ago, Ksarul said: Yes. BITD, the Mitsumi was the keyboard preferred by a lot of people, because it had the nicest feel and didn't get double-tripping keys when they got dirty (like the various other types did). That opinion changed when the membranes started to age and people realized that the quirk-prone mechanical switch keyboards were still going strong and the Mitsumis were failing left and right. The shift happened early in the 2000s, as by that point, the Mitsumis were starting to reach the point of being useless. This new modification returns them to their full glory without the membrane downside--and that is a good thing. Well, there you go. I had no idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary from OPA Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 28 minutes ago, Ksarul said: Yes. BITD, the Mitsumi was the keyboard preferred by a lot of people, because it had the nicest feel and didn't get double-tripping keys when they got dirty (like the various other types did). That opinion changed when the membranes started to age and people realized that the quirk-prone mechanical switch keyboards were still going strong and the Mitsumis were failing left and right. The shift happened early in the 2000s, as by that point, the Mitsumis were starting to reach the point of being useless. This new modification returns them to their full glory without the membrane downside--and that is a good thing. Yeah, I have one of my black 4a consoles starting to do the double tripping on me. At least my v2.2 qi console keyboard still working perfectly and my other black 4a one doing ok still. But still nice that soon we will have replacement options, as long as you have donor key caps, we will start to see bundles on eBay with just key caps going up in price soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 14 hours ago, Ksarul said: Now I'll have to break out my case of spare Mitsumi keyboards to harvest the key caps for some modern goodness. . . I am certain I have no Mitsumis remaining in my stash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyDean Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 (edited) I have a Rubbermaid style storage case full of various TI Keyboards, to include Mitsumis, unknown condition. So I do have some Edited April 13 by RickyDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visrealm Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 I've just uploaded a build video covering the entire upgrade process for those who are interested (currently unlisted): https://youtu.be/9g29EfUJuLM 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.