Wanted: TRS-80 Model II Keyboard

[jmetal88]

Hi all,

Just recently picked up a TRS-80 Model II and it didn't take much to get working, but it's missing the keyboard. If you have one you're willing to sell or have a lead on where I can get one, let me know!

I'll probably try to build some kind of adapter in the mean time, but I really would like to pair it with the official keyboard eventually.

Thanks!

 

[bladamson]

My experience has been that they are extremely hard to find, and when you do find them they are ridiculously expensive and the keyswitches need rebuilt (crappy keytronic foam deterioration).

Building the converter may end up being far easier than finding the real thing, sadly.

 

[homeline]

Hi all,

Just recently picked up a TRS-80 Model II and it didn't take much to get working, but it's missing the keyboard. If you have one you're willing to sell or have a lead on where I can get one, let me know!

I'll probably try to build some kind of adapter in the mean time, but I really would like to pair it with the official keyboard eventually.

Thanks!

Check out Shopgoodwill.com

One listed now...about 6 days left.

 

[jmetal88]

Check out Shopgoodwill.com

One listed now...about 6 days left.

Thanks! Unfortunately I just tried to put a couple of bids on it and it's already outside of my price range.

 

[jmetal88]

I got a Model 12 keyboard mechanism from someone on Facebook that I think I can coerce into working (no case or cable just board and keys) so my need for this is no longer urgent, but I would still like to find the actual matching keyboard at some point if I can.

 

[jmetal88]

I managed to snag an actual Model 2 keyboard off eBay this morning, so I should be all good to go now!