New keyboard membranes

[Duddie]

"Spring" version, called single layer mylar for XE is ready for ordering. Price is $25 each, shipment worldwide $10. It is pre-order, shipments will start in around 2 weeks. Later price may be higher. Not many manufactured, therefore hurry with your order!

Payments can be done via Paypal: zamowienia(at)retronics.eu

After making payment, please send e-mail to the above address with your shipping address and what you have ordered. This info can be included during Paypal payment too.

[+tf_hh]

I have started production of 800 and XE single-layer mylars, next will be 1200XL and maybe 800XL. If there is still enough demand, I can make XE double-layer and 400. However, Simius produced a lot of them for XE.

 

When we´re talking about mylars for this Stackpole XL keyboard:

 

... then I´m pretty sure there´s a lot demand. In Germany (and maybe other countries, too) this keyboard model is found often - and more often one or more keys are not working due to defect mylars.

[Duddie]

Okay, will manufacture them then!

[pkriek]

yes sorry 800xl

[Duddie]

Bumping the thread. I still have a few pieces of Atari 800 mylars (not XL) which need to be tested. I do not have such keyboard. Who wants to help me? Free shipping and tester can keep the mylar after tests!

[+slx]

Bumping the thread. I still have a few pieces of Atari 800 mylars (not XL) which need to be tested. I do not have such keyboard. Who wants to help me? Free shipping and tester can keep the mylar after tests!

Declaring interest, just want to re-check that it‘s the matching type of keyboard. AFAIK there‘s only one type of 800 keyboard with mylars. Correct?

 

 

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[Duddie]

AFAIK, yes, only one type. If you are sure that your keyboard has mylar, not mechanical keys - PM your shipping address, please.

[+tf_hh]

Bumping the thread. I still have a few pieces of Atari 800 mylars (not XL) which need to be tested. I do not have such keyboard. Who wants to help me? Free shipping and tester can keep the mylar after tests!

 

Overlooked. Sure I will help. Sent a PM.

[Level42]

Bumping the thread. I still have a few pieces of Atari 800 mylars (not XL) which need to be tested. I do not have such keyboard. Who wants to help me? Free shipping and tester can keep the mylar after tests!

 

I have a PAL 800 and willing to test this !

[+Allan]

I have a 800 (not XL) keyboard with a mylar sheet. If you need another tester I can help.

 

Allan

 

[Duddie]

All samples are gone for now..... Awaiting feedback from testers.

[+Allan]

I'm glad you got enough testers. Looking forward to buying one of these when your done.

 

Allan

[greblus]

 

When we´re talking about mylars for this Stackpole XL keyboard:

 

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... then I´m pretty sure there´s a lot demand. In Germany (and maybe other countries, too) this keyboard model is found often - and more often one or more keys are not working due to defect mylars.

 

Sorry for my lame question, but keyboard in my favourite 600XL looks similar:

 

 

Are the mylars in 800XL and 600XL (of this type) the same? My keyboard is still working fine but I love this 600XL and I'd buy a spare mylar just in case.

[Duddie]

greblus, 600XL and 800XL have the same mylar, but:

1. we are talking here about Atari 800, not 800XL...

2. there were also mechanical keyboards for XL series (4 types), 5th was with membrane.

 

I am going to manufacture 800XL mylar too.

[Level42]

The XL mylars seem to survive pretty well....

[Duddie]

Level42, do you suggest not to make them? If demand is low, it is a good idea. I will not loose invested money....

[_The Doctor__]

130 XE failed the most, 1200XL had the stupid connection that fails, and the 800 needs them due to aging out, the 800XL/600XL failure seems to be often in the ribbon from keyboard to MB.

 

I would make a run of all but adjust quantities accordingly... ordering more for the most needed and less for the least...

 

my ranking but others could chime in

130XE

variant a folded mylar

variant b single sheet

1200XL

800

800XL/600XL

[+Mr Robot]

Yep, my 800xl needs a new ribbon but the rest of the keyboard is sound

[adam1977]

What's the status of the 800 mylars?

[Duddie]

Samples have been made, but they need to be corrected. We are working on it.

[adam1977]

Brilliant, thanks for the update

[manterola]

Did you manufactured 600xl/800xl stackpole mylars?.. I am interested but I couldn't find the price or understand whether they were manufactured or not.

I also need one for the my 65XE , double or bent mylar

[Duddie]

Not yet. Only XE single layer are available. Others - soon.

[manterola]

Not yet. Only XE single layer are available. Others - soon.

Ok. I hope you'll manufacture those.. That type of keyboard (the stackpole) was very very common in Chile. It was commonly seen in the last wave of 800XLs, followed by a sort period of the "stair-ed" 800XL keyboard and then the 65XE hit the market and it was also super common in my country. I guess the Mylar is better in quality (the paint) than the 65XE/130XE one, but nevertheless susceptible to failures.

Edit: for others chasing Atari Mylars, I found out that "thebrewingacademy" has double layer XE mylars.

Edited March 4, 2019 by manterola

[MVladimir]

Hi Duddie!

I need to replace keyboard membrane FKJ0201131A in my old 65XE. Have you start produce them?

WBR,

Vladimir