First build of Terry's H19 keyboard

[glenn.f...@gmail.com]

I was able to complete a build of Terry Smedley’s backlit H19 keyboard. The backlit look is very cool but the best feature is use of modern keyswitches, which are available in many styles. I chose the Gateron KS-8 keyswitches for this build because I like the clicky sound, but Durock makes a nice tactile switch (T1) that’s quieter.  Though the electronics was minimal it is still a pretty involved build due to the sheer number of soldered connections and the various hardware aspects. I learned a lot about keyboard switches!

 

Many thanks again to Terry for all his efforts!

 

(since someone will probably ask: this hasn’t been “productized” yet for group purchase but if someone wanted to step forward and lead that effort I suspect there would be parties interested in building these…)

 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2NTvUfz3kVf9MNad7

 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/uRzgMnG7juLUz3nc6

 

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[Todd Goodman]

Hi Glenn,

I'm certainly willing to order and stock boards for this and possibly keyswitches and keytops if there's any benefit in a bulk order.

If you and/or Terry can provide board files and keyswitch and keytop info I can take a look.

Thanks,

Todd

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[Terry Smedley]

Todd:

I will send you the board Gerbers and keycap .SVG files.

Terry

[Glenn Roberts]

Terry can provide the board files.  There might be value in bulk ordering keycaps, but they're not cheap - over $100 per set
I don't see value in ordering switches as they're readily available. I'll get back to you...

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[Joseph Travis]

Showoff!  ;)   It looks cool Glenn!

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[Glenn Roberts]

Never too early to start thinking about the next VCF

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[norberto.collado koyado.com]

Never seem such beautiful new keyboard and all thanks to Terry.

 

Norberto

 

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[Glenn Roberts]

Who thought something from the 70s could look sexy again? 😀

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[Terry Smedley]

The H19 keyboard owes its existence to Norberto.

It all started with a post from Norberto after last year's VCF.  He mentioned things he'd like to be able to see or show for (the) next year's VCF, and in that list was an H19 with a backlit keyboard.  Norberto's idea planted the seed.

tas

[Todd Goodman]

Thanks Terry!

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[Todd Goodman]

Thanks Glenn!

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[Tim R]

Wow, now I need an H19 just so I can have a cool keyboard like that! That looks great.

[Todd Goodman]

Hi Everyone,

I've received the two board sets for Terry's H19 keyboard.

They're US$20 for the two board set and postage will depend on where you are and the total weight and size of the package (your zip code and my zip code, 03034, if you're in the US.)

Please contact me via private email if interested.

Thanks to Terry!  And to Glenn and all the others in this great group helping to keep this equipment alive and refresh it!

Todd

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I am slowly pulling together Terry’s materials to create a Github repository, to be located here:

 

https://github.com/sebhc/H19-Keyboard

 

To my knowledge the only one actively building this out at the moment is Darrell, and I’ve been working with him.  As others get involved I’ll up my game at putting the necessary materials into the github space.  (let me know if any of you start to build this out).

 

I’ve pulled together some photos of my own work to build several of these keyboards:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/VUu1QGz6dxwPsDfq6

 

for those of you unfamiliar with this effort: it is a drop-in replacement for the H19/H89 keyboard that uses modern cherry style key switches, which may be backlit.  It also implements auto-repeat

 

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