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Rockwell AIM-65 microcomputer reproduction Keyboard - see description

$ 84.48

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Type: Reproduction Keyboard keycap set
  • Brand: Rockwell AIM-65
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Model: AIM 65
  • Modified Item: No
  • Custom Bundle: No

    Description

    I have reproduced the Rockwell Keyboard with the help of a fellow enthusiast, David Melbourne using Cherry switches, and the keycap set as best I can.  The main difference in this reproduction keycap set is the length of the space bar.  I am unable to find a space bar of the original size so please look at the pictures to see the difference.
    In my layout I show the original lying next to the new one mounted.  The supporting stem ends are not located where the original ones are because of the shorter length.  David designed the keyboard to accept either position in case the longer one becomes available.  I will have more keyboards to sell when I buy additional keycap sets.
    NOTE:  these reproduction keycaps are NOT replacements for the original keycaps as they are a different height and size AND are not double shot plastic but printed graphics.
    Plus I am currently repairing these items including the keyboards and printers and have a wide selection of repair parts at my disposal should any problems arise.
    IF ANYONE HAS EXTRA KEYBOARDS OR KEYCAPS, I AM INTERESTED IN PURCHASING OR TRADING as
    I am out of keyboards.  So if you have one or more we can discuss trade-ins or discounts.  I can also swap labor to get your AIM or keyboard working.
    I have language EPROMs that I am selling in other listings for per EPROM so a set of 2 is , a set of 3 is
    .
    The EPROMs used for the languages - 2532s - might have markings and tarnish on the pins since they are reprogrammed.
    I also have a Disk system for the AIM-65 using the C1541 floppy disk drive and SD card emulators.
    I am also selling various working AIMs when I get time to repair and list them from my stock.
    If you are looking for anything AIM related including system, parts, and documents, please look at my store and other listings.  Also, I have several products in design and/or pre-production that you may want to know about so please send me a message of your wants or keep checking my store listings.  These include SRAM expansion and Pascal ROM images using my VEB expansion plug-in designs.  This design is similar to my C1541 Floppy Disk interface shown in another listing.  You can simply unplug one chip and add the expansion/interface PCB while reusing the original chip and socket.  VEB stands for Vertical Expansion Bus and is copyrighted.
    I am selling complete keyboards although I started with the keycaps only that fit Cherry switch stems. A customer designed the PCB layout and we are sharing together. My main goal is to gather support for the AIM-65 by keeping the hardware available. My projects have involved resurrecting Pascal and bringing the C1541 interface to market. Next project is to design language and memory cartridges for BASIC, Forth, PL/65 and Pascal that is the hardest to implement because of a 16KB ROM block that resides at 4000H-7FFFH.