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New Steampunk Keyboard Underway

Last Saturday I went thrift-store shopping with Elaine and her mom with the intent of buying something to wear to the upcoming Sanctuary White Party. I failed to find anything to wear, but I did happen upon and old cherry-switch keyboard for only $3.50. There aren't many places out there still making cherry-switch keyboards (where each key is an independent switch - most keyboards are made from cheap, one-piece membrane), and they cost at least $80 CAD. Vintage ones sell on eBay for $70 - $130. So, score!

It was an "AT" keyboard with a 5-pin DIN connector so it was a snap to convert to PS/2 (and active PS/2 to USB adaptors that don't need drivers can be had for about $20).

I've got a bag of buttons ready and all the other things I need. Time to have a little fun.