Z80 Computer - Part 14 Full Keyboard

[@mrab4222]

To pick a key top out of the tray, just use a little piece of sellotape or Blu Tack.

[@mbeware]

I came back to watch the video after replying to you Community post on what you should do next, since this is différents from what others are doing and that was what i asked.... :-)

[@Philip8888888]

Very nice!

[@Yeoman35]

Nice!

[@SteveRaynerMakes]

What do you think about those bright Escape, Enter and Space Bar keys? The Escape and Enter keys can be changed to black, and the space bar changed to dark blue. That would give it a more toned down look. I went this way to create an eye catching look for the video, but I could change it. I really like the fact that I have options. What do you think?

[@synthnerd4539]

Just wondering, when you had trouble with the Enter key - the slot in the frame is vertical, but the switch is oriented the same as all the rest - does that mean the switch doesn't clip in, hence the wiggle? Can't see from this vid whether the switches have clips only on the top and bottom edges. Looks neat though, looking forward to seeing you get some ASCII codes out of it.

[@SteveRaynerMakes]

Yes, you are quite correct. I only realised later, but that's why the PCB originally didn't line up. I clipped the switch in turned sideways, but the PCB is designed for it to be same as the rest. So without realising I turned it same as the rest and it lined up with PCB. Yes, there are only clips on the switches top and bottom, so it is a little loose fit, but once it gets soldered to the PCB it's secure.