ZX Spectrum Mechanical Keyboard 3d Printed Case

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Lee Smith sent me a ZX Mechtrum 3D-printed mechanical keyboard case. In this video I put it all together and get to feel probably the best keyboard it's possible to get for the humble little rubber key Sinclair ZX Spectrum.
This case will be auctioned for the Befriending Scheme charity, along with another two special Sinclair ZX Spectrums. Keep following the project for an update regarding the dates and times of these auctions.
If you are keen and able to donate early you can do so here:
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Keyboard pcb project by Don Superfo:
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6 июл 2023

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@leesmithsworkshop Год назад

The hole at 3:24 is used to secure the top keyboard to the base and shouldn't be drilled out. Another top tip for anyone making these keyboard PCB is to solder one leg only and then push down on each key while heating that one leg, it will make sure they are all the same height. Then you can solder the other leg. If you are using with an original spectrum PCB make sure to note the direction of the keyboard connectors because they are single sided so you need to put one of the thin pcb facing forward and the other backwards. Then last this is still 3d printed so do not crank down to much on the screws that fit into the plastic. I hope this case and the Harlequin will fetch a good price for the charity.

@julianbrown1331 Год назад

Just in case anyone wants to go their own way on the keyboard PCB it is a design from Don Superfo (creator of the Harlequin boards), I sold Lee (Smith) his first one (or maybe one of his first before ordering a batch of his own) when this was all an interesting but largely unformed idea - I seriously recommend going with Lee's design though just for the keycaps. Re-using regular caps leads to a definite sub-par result thanks to the projection on the caps if you go for standard ones. Really happy to have been part of this particular story :D

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

Thanks Julian! Thats great info. I've linked to the PCBWAY project in the description. I'll put Dons name there too

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

Also, it's very cool that it's going to get one of Dons Harlequin boards! I wasn't aware of the connection.

@CallousCoder Год назад

Hey! RU-vid, why wasn't I alerted of my youtube friend Les' ;) new video? Ah nice cup of morning tea, and watching Lee at least a great start of the Saturday!

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

I wish I knew!

@CallousCoder Год назад

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@JamiesHackShack Год назад

Great looking case/kb!

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

Cheers Jamie!

@stevemcknelly5036 Год назад

Now that is something that would make me want a ZX Spectrum! Here in the States, all we ever had was the Timex Sinclair ZX 1000 and the keyboard always turned me off. I may have to end up with one of those keyboards and cases!

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

It feels amazing. Especially compared to the old rubber keys!

@RetrogradeScene Год назад

Really is a great case! It will be amazing when its done.

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

It will indeed! Cant wait to see this in the auction.

@Bergi2000 Год назад

Well done! 😊

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

Thank you! 😃

@miguelrios4602 Год назад

Thanks for the video. Appreciate it!

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

😁

@CurtisOvard Год назад

That looks so nice.

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

It really is. Someone is going to be very happy with this!

@andrewsearle9153 Год назад

I loved the mechtrum idea so much that mine arrived earlier this week. The heatsink on the old Spectrum issue 2 needs some trimming but love the look & feel of the new case/keyboard.

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

Thank you for the donation Andy! Highly recommend switching the voltage regulator for a switching type. The pla case could warp with the heat that old regulator puts out.

@CallousCoder Год назад

That case and keyboard are simply awesome! Are all Lee's such creative geniuses?

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

Definitely no. I could name a few that certainly don't fall into that category 😜

@sirrichardpitchard Год назад

Great stuff!

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

Cheers Richard! And thank you for the donation 😁

@bigbadhodad3894 Год назад

So that is the case Sir Clive should have made rather than the cheap out one he made, yes I understand why he made the cases he chose, but That is a beautiful case.

@bobbus_74 Год назад

Lee Smith has done a great job with this keyboard and case. Looking forward to seeing the Harlequin board go inside.

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

He's a clever man!

@YARC-1981 Год назад

Nice one, Lee! This should fetch a nice sum for the charity!

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

Cheers mate! Fingers are crossed 😁🤞

@RudysRetroIntel Год назад

Excellent!! Love the keyboard and will help with the fundraiser. Now that I got my first speccy, I shoukd look at that keyboard. Thanks for sharing and all the hard work you do!🍻

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

Thanks Rudy! 😁

@Breakfast_of_Champions Год назад

Noice!😀

@retrotechtive Год назад

4:28 The only thing I felt was missing on this keyboard is a space bar under the thumb that a full PC keyboard would have. In this sense, the keyboard is actually a victim of its own success - it feels so good to use that I forget it's *not* a full keyboard while typing on it, and automatically go to press space 😄 Maybe one day, Lee S can make a Spectrum Plus form factor that solves this (go on Lee, you know I'd buy one 😉)

@leesmithsworkshop Год назад

I am trying to make a plus style mechtrum, but it's not easy because the plus uses two membranes that are joined together. This will not work with new keys so it needs a circuit to cope with the extra keys. I have two prototypes so far based on the 48p-kdlx design and they are just not that good and very picky on what spectrum boards they work on.

@MoreFunMakingIt Год назад

I felt exactly the same way. I do remember after typing for years on a Spectrums rubber keys out felt odd going to a C64 with a proper space bar.

@leesmithsworkshop Год назад

@@MoreFunMakingIt I could do a 48k with big spaceboard

@retrotechtive Год назад

@@leesmithsworkshop That's all I meant really, though I mentioned the Plus simply because it might appeal more to people's nostalgia.