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Re: Apple II and IIplus keyboard encoder project



I'm definitely interested


Vince Briel wrote:
> Recently I noticed I have quite a number of bad keyboard encoders for Apple
> II/IIplus laying around. I decided to make a small board that replaces the
> encoder board with a microcontroller and write code to handle to matrix
> keyboard to 7 bit ASCII conversion. I have a working prototype with a couple
> small details to work out. I was wondering if anybody out there is in need
> of a replacement encoder board for their Apple II or IIplus? I may make a
> batch of these if there is enough interest.
>
> While I was at it, I added code to allow you to attach a PC style ps/2
> keyboard to the board so you can have an external keyboard if you want.
> Since the only cost addition was the ps/2 adapter I thought I would make
> this possible too. I will try and post pics but right now I'm just working
> with a wirewrap board so it isn't much to see.
>
> Vince
>
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