800 function key replacement source?

[AtariGeezer]

Besides buying a new side board, does anyone have a source to replacement function key switches?

My option key has a internal broken contact, then I lost the spring trying to fix it...

[flashjazzcat]

I'm pretty sure switches from AWC 800XL keyboards could be bodged into position. There are two pairs of vias under each switch on my 800.

[Bryan]

I think paddle fire buttons are the same switch.

[AtariGeezer]

I think paddle fire buttons are the same switch.

 

Ah, Looks like it will fit, same height and uses the wider stance solder posts.

That's why there are two sets of through-hole mounts, 2 sources of switches...

 

Thanks Bryan

 

Now to find a set of paddles to use that don't look so new

[AtariGeezer]

I'm pretty sure switches from AWC 800XL keyboards could be bodged into position. There are two pairs of vias under each switch on my 800.

 

I'll look at a spare keyboard, but the paddle switch might prove to be better...