kbj Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Hi all, Managed to pick up and NTSC 1200XL with I've just repaired.. now it got me thinking.. 'I wonder if anyone has a keyboard and maybe a 1200XL case lying around the place that they would want sell'.. I realise that this is probably a looooooong shot - but no ask, no get ? Cheers, KbJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bob1200xl Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I may have some ugly, broken 1200XL parts. When you say 'case', what exactly do you mean? Just the major plastic pieces, top and bottom case? Where are you located? Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbj Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 minute ago, bob1200xl said: I may have some ugly, broken 1200XL parts. When you say 'case', what exactly do you mean? Just the major plastic pieces, top and bottom case? Where are you located? Bob Hi Bob, Since I only have the motherboard, I was looking to make the 1200XL whole again.. full case and keyboard ? I'm in the UK (Scotland).. Cheers, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bob1200xl Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Then, what you really want is a whole 1200XL. I am inclined to provide a 1200XL to users who do not already have a 1200XL, but I don't get a lot of requests... How do you feel about ugly (yellow), broken (bad k/b) units? The last 1200XL I shipped over there cost almost $100 for postage. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200XL M.U.L.E. Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 @bob1200xl Parts for the 1200XL are so rare that I think most enthusiasts would take anything in any condition. I picked up a spare 1200XL motherboard and I thought that was a major, major score. Now I'm realizing that was easy. Keyboards are the true rarities. Seeing one in the wild is like a Big Foot sighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bob1200xl Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I have a few bad keyboards... You can get a new mylar from Best that fixes a keyboard. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faicuai Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, bob1200xl said: I have a few bad keyboards... You can get a new mylar from Best that fixes a keyboard. Bob I will take a couple of 800 expansion-bay covers (detachable), if available and not damaged or broken... 8-) Edited March 9, 2021 by Faicuai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bob1200xl Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 What are you looking for? Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faicuai Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 53 minutes ago, bob1200xl said: What are you looking for? Bob Two of these (top left-and-right of the picture): Either those whole assemblies, or just their metal plates (if in good condition). Will take care of related expenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbj Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, bob1200xl said: Then, what you really want is a whole 1200XL. I am inclined to provide a 1200XL to users who do not already have a 1200XL, but I don't get a lot of requests... How do you feel about ugly (yellow), broken (bad k/b) units? The last 1200XL I shipped over there cost almost $100 for postage. Bob Hi @bob1200xl, I guess as long as the case is complete I could try a bit of retro brighting? Also, is the keyboard repairable? How much were you thinking? and can you PM me some pics? thanks, Mark. Edited March 9, 2021 by kbj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 I'd be looking for the leftmost part of the metal strip for a 1200XL. If anyone happens to have one left from an otherwise unsalvageable machine, I'd be happy to take it. As it's a cosmetic issue only, I wouldn't want to see a complete top case torn apart to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bob1200xl Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 22 hours ago, Faicuai said: Two of these (top left-and-right of the picture): Either those whole assemblies, or just their metal plates (if in good condition). Will take care of related expenses. I only know of covers on a whole machine, not by itself. I'll keep my eyes open for one... Aren't there two versions of that cover, not interchangeable? One has shielding in the top, one does not (later version). Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbj Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 Hi @bob1200xl Just wondering if you have a case/keyboard that I could purchase from you for a 1200XL? Cheers, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bob1200xl Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 You will need a power supply, which I do not have (220v). Is your m/b good? Can you fix the k/b? Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmzalbar Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) On 3/9/2021 at 1:42 PM, kbj said: I guess as long as the case is complete I could try a bit of retro brighting? Also, is the keyboard repairable? Retrobriting worked great on my 1200XL, and the original keyboard membrane can usually be repaired if it's failed in the typical way, at the point where it interfaces with the connector. Even if it can't, there is a new-manufacture replacement membrane available from Best Electronics that worked perfectly for me (though I saved my original membrane too as it turned out to be repairable.) When retrobriting, disassemble the shell completely, separating the brown and smoked panels from the shell so you can treat the white plastic only. Edited March 11, 2021 by rmzalbar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bob1200xl Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Yep... what he said. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbj Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 18 hours ago, bob1200xl said: You will need a power supply, which I do not have (220v). Is your m/b good? Can you fix the k/b? Bob Hi @bob1200xl The motherboard is good - I've just repaired it (faulty regulator and one bad ram). It boots to the colour Atari screen and I have a couple of cart games that run fine. I don't need a PSU really - I have a 9Vac supply that works fine with it. I repair all sorts of retro stuff so I'm happy to have a look at a keyboard.. But if you're a dab hand at repairing them, maybe I could pay you to fix and ship? ? I've always wanted a 1200XL, so when this motherboard came up (in the USA, untested for spares) I jumped on it. Really just need the other parts (case and keyboard) to bring her back from the dead and into my collection ? Cheers, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/11/2021 at 6:10 PM, bob1200xl said: You will need a power supply, which I do not have (220v). Is your m/b good? Can you fix the k/b? Any 400/800/810/1050 PSU plus the Rockpower Music PSUs will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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