Randy Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Is there a replacement keyboard or fix, or am I stuck with having to find a real Mega STe keyboard to use the Mega STe? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanoidLittleMan Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Can use some ST or STE keyboard, but it needs adding some components for resetting IKBD chip at start, cable with phone connector . I use my Mega STE with it, since original keyboard went total useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrylaffer Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Or if you don't want to make something handmade as PLM suggested, you could use a mega ST keyboard. They are expensive but cheaper than the mega STE ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarkdluG Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Or just get an Eiffel interface and use a PS/2 mouse and keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 24 minutes ago, larrylaffer said: Or if you don't want to make something handmade as PLM suggested, you could use a mega ST keyboard. They are expensive but cheaper than the mega STE ones. Thanks, so that means I can use a Mega ST keyboard as a direct replacement for the Mega STe keyboard, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrylaffer Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 12 minutes ago, Randy said: Thanks, so that means I can use a Mega ST keyboard as a direct replacement for the Mega STe keyboard, correct? Correct. They have the same internals as far as I know, and I have been using my mega ST keyboard on my mega STE for a while. Eiffel is also a good option if you don't mind mixing non-Atari peripherals with your Ataris. In fact in my setup I have a KVM with a PS2 mouse and keyboard connected to my Atari st(e)s and Amigas using small modern interfacing gadgets that translate PS2 to Atari/amiga mouse/keyboard interfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 Thanks Larry, I was thinking about getting one of the Best Electronics Mega keyboards, not cheap, but a complete rebuilding and working Mega ST keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanoidLittleMan Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Yeah, Mega ST and Mega STE keyboards are replaceable, and basically same. Internals are actually same by all keyboards in ST-TT-Falcon machines - same IKBD chip, keys (except language differences), key scan codes. What differ is connection. Separated Mega ST, Mega STE keyboard has only 4 line cable, so it needs little plus electronic for resetting chip at power on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 15 hours ago, snarkdluG said: Or just get an Eiffel interface and use a PS/2 mouse and keyboard. I didnt need a replacement keyboard but got an Eiffel and it works great - I put my mega keyboard away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Goochman said: I didnt need a replacement keyboard but got an Eiffel and it works great - I put my mega keyboard away. Is that Peter Goochman of DCaudioDIY? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 If he's rich and there is an inheritance then yes! Otherwise no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 haha, don't think Dr. Goochman is rich, but he's doing OK! Peter. thanks for the info, that would certainly be the least expensive way to go by using a ST keyboard and wiring it up. The Eiffel sounds good but I hear there are some issues with it, but may have to give that a closer look as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterMotorola Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) Randy, are you missing the keyboard or does your keyboard just not work? The most common problem was the cable would get damaged. You can replace it with a standard telephone cord as long as it is the RJ12 6P6C (6-position type rather than the more common 4-position). Edited May 30, 2020 by MasterMotorola RJ12, not RJ11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 Hi Master, I am missing the keyboard, the mega STe did not come with one : ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlazer Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 You missed out on all the keyboards being sold on eBay a few months ago! For around $100, in good/mint shape too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 If "ifs" and "buts" were candy and nuts, we would all have a Merry Xmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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