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I definitely want to get get my hands on one (or two) of these!

Count me in too!

We will present the new zx81 keyboard at our ZX-Team annual meeting (29th until 31st March). See http://www.zx81.de/zxcms/English.html
Short after that we will open the preorder list. Further information will follow shortly after the meeting.

Impressive work! The keyboard looks amazing.

Yes, it a very nice "high quality" keyboard with mechanical Cherry MX switches. We tested different switch types (clicky and silent types, i.e. MX red, black and blue). The type feeling is outstanding - You will never use another keyboard for Your Zeddy

McKlaud wrote: ↑Mon Feb 25, 2019 9:43 am Impressive work! The keyboard looks amazing.

Indeed .

Thnaks for the quick update, Sadly Charlie and I cannot make the zx-team meet this year, maybe next. i look forward to the pre-order.

regards Andy

Naive question perhaps? Can the keyboard be attached to the internal headers for easier use in a new case rather than via the expansion port/board? It’d make a great keyboard for an enclosure for an “all in one” system.

Sure, no problem. It's compatible.

As Paul already said, yes. It is an plug and play replacement for the origininal membrane keyboard. No additional electronics needed.
We will offer a nice cable set:
The external / edge connector interface solution is only for users who do not want to open the ZX81.