A note on Keyboard interfaces

[Jim Brain]

Steven Hirsch wrote:
> On Sun, 6 Jan 2008, Jim Brain wrote:
>
>> For those with machines that have a way to plug into the KB matrix 
>> and want PS/2 keyboard support, I would suggest a derivative of C=Key 
>> (www.jbrain.com/vicug/gallery/c=key/).  It acts like an 8x12 keyboard 
>> matrix to a vintage machine, no modifications to the machine are 
>> needed.  As currently laid out, it's designed to work with the CBM 
>> VIC/64/128 series machines, but the source has been structured to 
>> allow easy retargeting to any KB matrix up to 8x12.  On the PS/2 
>> side, it decodes all incoming data and can send data to the PS/2 
>> keyboard, such as resetting the KB and setting indicator LEDs.
>>
>> And, source code is under GPL, as is the design.  I'm always up for a 
>> donation if you like the work, but I was once a starving collector too.
>
> Is anyone offering bare boards for this?
>
I am, as shown on the pics.  They are not cheap, as I ran a prototype 
run, but I do have boards.  If you're willing to wait, I am making a 
production run if interest warrants, and those boards will be much cheaper.

I'm also interested in merging any other keyboard mappings people come 
up with.  The firmware supports configuration of different layout 
variants via a config menu (Ctrl/Alt/BS puts the unit into config mode)

Jim