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by Tezz
Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Fuller FD42 Keyboard
Replies: 67
Views: 29496

Re: Fuller FD42 Keyboard

I've started to vector trace the extension PCB photo now in Illustrator. I'm not able to see the connector under the 16K expansion that's plugged into it in the photo but once I have the accurate measurements I can try a first test print out to see how well everything lines up inside the case.
by Tezz
Sat Jul 22, 2017 10:16 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Fuller FD42 Keyboard
Replies: 67
Views: 29496

Re: Fuller FD42 Keyboard

1024MAK wrote: Sat Jul 22, 2017 8:35 pm I use thin double sided tape carefully cut to size for fixing partly loose labels.

Mark
Thanks Mark, I think I should retain the original sticker.
by Tezz
Sat Jul 22, 2017 10:15 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Fuller FD42 Keyboard
Replies: 67
Views: 29496

Re: Fuller FD42 Keyboard

gozzo wrote: Sat Jul 22, 2017 9:18 pm that fuller with the extension, and, yes, rampack is mine 😉 if you'd like the dimensions of the extender board, give me a few days to dig it out (part of my 'round to it' pile) and measure things 😁
That would be great thanks!
by Tezz
Sat Jul 22, 2017 8:24 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Fuller FD42 Keyboard
Replies: 67
Views: 29496

Re: Fuller FD42 Keyboard

The case and keyboard cleaned up well :) I just need the expansion port extension now. I'm not sure whether to remove the sticker or glue it back down where it's lifted. Fuller_FD42_2.png Fuller_FD42_1.png Here's a couple of photos of the back/side of the case where you can see that the ports are th...
by Tezz
Fri Jul 21, 2017 2:03 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Fuller FD42 Keyboard
Replies: 67
Views: 29496

Re: Fuller FD42 Keyboard

Thanks Mark, that's helpful to see for reference. I'm not sure how to tackle the vertical internal edge connector, if that could be made as a separate part to attach to the main extension board manually I could then get a simple PCB manufactured. I'll start working on the layout in illustrator tonig...
by Tezz
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:48 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Fuller FD42 Keyboard
Replies: 67
Views: 29496

Re: Fuller FD42 Keyboard

Hi Mark, that certainly sounds like the same design. It shouldn't be too difficult to reproduce at home aside from the two edge connectors. Perhaps the easiest way would be to have a one off PCB prototype professionally made. I've cut out the part of the photo with the Fuller extension showing, I su...
by Tezz
Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:54 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Fuller FD42 Keyboard
Replies: 67
Views: 29496

Re: Fuller FD42 Keyboard

I started carefully cleaning the keys tonight simply with water and bathroom cleaning products, happily it does just seem to be a regular felt pen used to write on the keys so they are all cleaning off easily. I was looking at the photos of the expansion port extension that Fuller supplied with the ...
by Tezz
Sat Jul 15, 2017 11:40 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Fuller FD42 Keyboard
Replies: 67
Views: 29496

Re: Fuller FD42 Keyboard

That reminds me of working in the printing industry in the 80s... Acetone was used to clean the ink from the offset printers and after a long day one of the guys asked if I wouldn't mind quickly cleaning the artwork dept where I worked and I accidentally used a rag with acetone whilst cleaning an ex...
by Tezz
Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:33 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Fuller FD42 Keyboard
Replies: 67
Views: 29496

Re: Fuller FD42 Keyboard

Nice K/B Tezz. It seems the previous owner has left the tiny stickers off that go on the ridge at the front of the keys and just used felt tip pen. :( Oddly enough they're missing on mine too! Hopefully it won't turn out to be permanent marker and I can clean them off :) I think I might have a go a...
by Tezz
Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:35 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Fuller FD42 Keyboard
Replies: 67
Views: 29496

Re: Fuller FD42 Keyboard

Here's the photos of the Fuller FD42 that I bought. There's not much to see, just simply an issue one board inside the dusty case with an LED added. The keyboard seems to be in good condition or at least it will be after a good clean, I've not yet powered on although I'm intending to use a nice issu...