ZX81 External Keyboard

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rmbrowngr
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Re: ZX81 External Keyboard

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I saw this YouTube video today for an external keyboard from memotech which plugs into the external connector at the back. Didn’t know this was possible.

https://youtu.be/Qvd7u7J6R_Y

I had a friend who his zx81 inside a full keyboard box. Can’t remember the producer of that.
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Lardo Boffin
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Re: ZX81 External Keyboard

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A blue one just sold for £150:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195559330948 ... media=COPY

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I have a standard black one which is incredibly useful when refurbing zeddies. And looks really cool of course. 8-)
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Re: ZX81 External Keyboard

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Should your keys ever become a bit hit and miss when pressed Lardo I do know a way to bring them back to snuff, but it takes a bit of bravery! :lol:
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Mine are far from perfect and I would love to read your hint Moggy ;)
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Re: ZX81 External Keyboard

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I have a black one. All the keys work, but it looks like it’s enjoyed a spell getting hit by gravel, it has chipped paint all over the place! :(

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Re: ZX81 External Keyboard

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;)

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It came with inner box and outer postal, polys and manual etc.

It does have a couple of scuffs underneath but nothing major.
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