* Now Available * ZXpand Specific Keyboard Membranes

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* Now Available * ZXpand Specific Keyboard Membranes

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We have now received the new Sinclair ZX81 Keyboard Membranes which have been designed specifically for use with the ZXpand SD card interface

They include the new keywords on the S, G and X letter keys and the top layer is also of thinner material to provide a more responsive feel

http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/detail ... rd%29-2451 for details :)
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Woohooo!
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OK, I also put the advert on speccy.pl where I try to promote ZX81 (including establishing of ZX81 corner there, heh).
Already one person plans to buy ZXpand+AY (which is a good result for maybe 10 ZX81 users on the forum, haahhahaha).
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OK, so after so many years of good service, the keyboard of my original ZX81 has finally died. :(
Of course we would cut the ribbon again - but there's nothing to cut left, I'm afraid.

RWAP, is it still possible to send machines to You, for fixing?
IN NIHILUM REVERTERIS - a big text-adventure game for ZX81: http://tiny.pl/g2m6m
"MONOCHROME" issue 5 - (Spring 2014) free paper/PDF magazine about ZX81: http://tiny.pl/q2m44
ZX81 COMPETITIONS 2007/2009: http://zx81.republika.pl/
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It's not so hard doing it yourself.
It just fixed with some adhesive component and the connector is put through a small cut in the case.
So I would say a job of 5 or maximum 10 minutes. :shock:
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Yes, fitting the ZX81 membrane is probably one of the easiest things to do - although we are of course happy to fit them for people (and upgrade the ZX81 to a ZXVid at the same time if you wish) :)
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Yes yes, even if it's easy (which actually isn't for me :) ), I still think that if people take effort to make hardware-service for Sinclair computers, I should support them, as a customer. :)

OK, we will be in touch.
Thx!!!
IN NIHILUM REVERTERIS - a big text-adventure game for ZX81: http://tiny.pl/g2m6m
"MONOCHROME" issue 5 - (Spring 2014) free paper/PDF magazine about ZX81: http://tiny.pl/q2m44
ZX81 COMPETITIONS 2007/2009: http://zx81.republika.pl/
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I ordered one and what a difference! These are well designed and easy to apply. It's nice to know these are available with / or without ZXpand use. I plan on ordering another for my backup TS1000. Great job!

Tim
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