Is there anyone in the UK that would be interested in going halves on this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/RUBBER-KEYPAD- ... B002BZK06G
The keyboard in my original VIC is very temperamental, this stuff should to do a good quality repair but seems expensive for just a single system. Given it has a 72 hour life after mixing I think it should be possible to use it and then post it to someone else to use.
Split cost of keyboard repair?
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Re: Split cost of keyboard repair?
How does it work?
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Re: Split cost of keyboard repair?
It's a special conductive paint, detailed explanation here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x-4590yWVY
There are cheaper types but I think this one has been recommended on Denial before.
Re: Split cost of keyboard repair?
Unless you have the little round pads like the PET keyboard, it will not work.
The rubber part of the VIC/C64 keyboard is a flexible oddly-shaped contact and this coating will just come off.
Pull all the key stems and drop them in a bowl of amonia. Leave for 3-4 days, then rinse them off with alcohol and let dry.
They will work again - it revives the conductive rubber.
Cheap and easy.
The rubber part of the VIC/C64 keyboard is a flexible oddly-shaped contact and this coating will just come off.
Pull all the key stems and drop them in a bowl of amonia. Leave for 3-4 days, then rinse them off with alcohol and let dry.
They will work again - it revives the conductive rubber.
Cheap and easy.
Re: Split cost of keyboard repair?
Interesting, yes, it is the original PET keyboard.
I've not heard of using ammonia, any link to more detailed instructions?
I've not heard of using ammonia, any link to more detailed instructions?
Re: Split cost of keyboard repair?
Very informative, I'll try this before shelling out on the repair kit.
Re: Split cost of keyboard repair?
OK, so I finally got around to trying this. I've done two PET keyboards and they've come out like new.
My method was as follows, 48 hours in 3% ammonia, wash with water, 24 hours in IPA, couple of hours air dry.
I had to also clean one PCB with pencil rubber plus IPA, just alcohol alone wasn't enough.
My method was as follows, 48 hours in 3% ammonia, wash with water, 24 hours in IPA, couple of hours air dry.
I had to also clean one PCB with pencil rubber plus IPA, just alcohol alone wasn't enough.