Unimplemented Trap – SB Mini II: A Homebrew Apple II Clone(unimplementedtrap.com) |
Unimplemented Trap – SB Mini II: A Homebrew Apple II Clone(unimplementedtrap.com) |
One thing I always wanted to do is an Apple II-like keyboard that could be connected to anything emulating a II or II+ (or a Teletype - same layout). Lot of the “experience” hinges on the physical object more than the perfect pixels on the screen.
Anyway, someone’s already done that here: https://www.applefritter.com/content/uncle-bernies-replica-2...
On the physicality, what do you think about the keyboard part? Do you think a USB Apple II keyboard would be a good idea?
Shouldn't it be a PCB, switches, close-enough keycaps, and a tiny controller? I'm imagining a 3D printed case, with screw inserts and supports for the board on the bottom part. I never designed a keyboard though, but if it's prohibitively expensive, this throws a wrench on a bunch of retro keyboard projects I have.