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StatusProductWhat it doesCompatibilityLinks
Sold outChecked Jul 24, 2026Apple IIc Backlit Mechanical Keyboardby MacEffects, JCM-1, A2Heaven, and 8bittees
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Modern microcontroller-based Apple IIc keyboard with mechanical switches, configurable backlighting, and a read/write activity indicator.

The MacEffects page said Sold out on 2026-07-24. The source explicitly names the Apple IIc and presents the board as a replacement for unreliable early hairpin-spring keyboards; it does not claim Apple IIc Plus fit.

Sources
  • Apple IIc Exact model
Apple IIc keyboard product pageOptional control-panel software
AvailableChecked Jul 30, 2026MechBoard64by MtnBuffalo and AmericanRetro.shop
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Replaces a Commodore 64 keyboard with a modern Gateron-switch mechanical assembly in breadbin or C64C cases.

AmericanRetro.shop offered assembled and kit versions, and its Tindie assembled listing showed two revision 1.07 units at USD 194.99 on 2026-07-30. MtnBuffalo also publishes revision 1.07 fabrication, bracket, firmware, bill-of-materials, and assembly files. The physical product and MechBoard64 brand require separate permission for commercial manufacture even though the published design files permit personal building and modification.

Sources
  • Commodore 64 Exact model
  • BMC64 PCB System Exact model
MechBoard64 project and build filesBuy an assembled MechBoard64AmericanRetro.shop MechBoard64 versionsOrder the standard PCB from PCBWay
Build itChecked Jul 30, 2026PET-N Mechanical Keyboard Projectby Andre Fachat
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Provides source files for a Cherry-compatible Commodore PET N-type keyboard with printable supports and keycaps.

The repository was actively updated in June 2026 and supplies PCB, firmware, support, test, and keycap files. It is an advanced source build rather than a complete retail kit. The maker built it principally for the Micro-PET and Ulti-PET family and explicitly says installation in an original PET is possible in principle but untested.

Sources
  • Micro-PET Exact model
  • Ulti-PET Exact model
  • Commodore PET series Stated family
PET-N keyboard projectPET keyboard indexOrder the printable PET keycaps from PCBWay