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[Classic Keyboard build guide](classic-keyboard-build)
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[Classic Keyboard build guide](classic-keyboard-build)
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[Apple II notes] (apple-ii-mount)
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[Apple II notes] (apple-ii-notes)
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<details>
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<details>
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<summary>Programming the Atmega chips</summary>
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<summary>Programming the Atmega chips</summary>
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Notes on Apple II configuration
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Mount the keyboard to the case using 6-32 Male/Femail standoffs. This will keep the keys from protruding too much, and provides room for the lid to slide between the case and the keyboard.
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Because the threads for the keyboard screws are angled relative to the case, I suggest using an internal-tooth lockwasher between the standoffs and the case to provide a bit of traction.
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I also suggest using thin insulating plastic washers beneath the screw heads to protect the PCB, although this is optional.
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<details>
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<summary>Mounting keyboards with Cherry MX keys</summary>
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Parts:
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* (qty 4) standoff, 6-32, 3/16". Example: https://www.mcmaster.com/93505A633
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* (qty 4) internal tooth lock washers, #6. Example: https://www.mcmaster.com/91108A140
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* (qty 4) plastic washers, #6 (optional). Example: https://www.mcmaster.com/90295A380
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</details>
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</details>
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<details>
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<summary>Mounting keyboards with Futaba MD4-PCS keys</summary>
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Parts:
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* (qty 4) standoff, 6-32, 5/8". Example: https://www.mcmaster.com/93505A443
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* (qty 4) internal tooth lock washers, #6. Example: https://www.mcmaster.com/91108A140
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* (qty 4) plastic washers, #6 (optional). Example: https://www.mcmaster.com/90295A380
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</details>
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1. Finally, flip over the PCB and install the 40-pin connector on the back side
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1. Finally, flip over the PCB and install the 40-pin connector on the back side
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(opposite side from the diodes and resistors).
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(opposite side from the diodes and resistors).
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<img alt="Connector is opposite side fromg the through-hole components"
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[[images/Connector_on_back.jpg]]
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[[src="images/Connector_on_back.jpg]]
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1. It's important that the connector is seated flat to the PCB. To ensure a
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1. It's important that the connector is seated flat to the PCB. To ensure a
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properly seated connector, first tack pins on opposite corners of the
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properly seated connector, first tack pins on opposite corners of the
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1. Install the cherry MX PCB-mount stabilizers onto the PCB.
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1. Install the cherry MX PCB-mount stabilizers onto the PCB.
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<img alt="Install the stabilizers" src="images/pcb_mount_stabilizers.jpg" height=50% width=50%>
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[[images/pcb_mount_stabilizers.jpg]]
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For futaba switches, no standoffs are required between the aligner and PCB,
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For futaba switches, no standoffs are required between the aligner and PCB,
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since the futaba switches provide sufficently sturdy mechanical support.
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since the futaba switches provide sufficently sturdy mechanical support.
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<details>
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<summary>Cherry MX keys</summary>
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<summary>Cherry MX keys</summary>
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The keyboard is designed to accommodate PCB-mounted Cherry-MX compatible Spacebar aligner hardware. Most standard aligner kits come with pre-bend rods for a 6.25u spacebar. Since the 8u spacebar in the retro-keyboards, you will need to bend your own rod. I have included some sources for the rods below (1).
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The keyboard is designed to accommodate PCB-mounted Cherry-MX compatible Spacebar aligner hardware. Most standard aligner kits come with pre-bend rods for a 6.25u spacebar. Since the 8u spacebar in the retro-keyboards, you will need to bend your own rod. I have included some sources for the rods below.
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Be sure to install the stabilizer hardware (except the rod) **before** combining the PCB and the aligner, since there will not be enough room to install the stabilizers once the two are assembled and soldered together.
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</details>
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</details>
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