Blingboard64 - New keyboard for the Commodore 64

[Marcio D.]

If you're in the market to replace your old, broken C64 keyboard, check out this campaign:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/keyboard-for-your-commodore-computer#/


The campaign originally ended May 31, 2024, but has been re-opened for a limited time due to overwhelming demand from Commodore fans worldwide.

In addition to the Blingboard64 keyboard replacement, also check out the BlingBox on the same page, which is a standalone keyboard that can be attached to SX-64, C128D, Amiga, PC, MiSTer, BMC64, etc.

 

[NeXT]

.......but........why?
I wasn't aware the keyboard on a C64 was that bad.

 

[Marcio D.]

.......but........why?
I wasn't aware the keyboard on a C64 was that bad.

One of the whys is explained in my first line, "broken C64 keyboard". Unless you enjoy typing on broken keyboards?

Secondly, the C64 keyboard wasn't bad, but it wasn't terrific either. Here's a chance to endow it with a better keyboard, if you've got the money and are willing to spend on improving your typing experience.

 

[NeXT]

Fair enough.

 

[ClassicHasClass]

I bet a Commodore 128D or SX-64 keyboard would sell, but I've yet to see one?

 

[Marcio D.]

I bet a Commodore 128D or SX-64 keyboard would sell, but I've yet to see one?

You'll probably never see one.

I don't think enough 128D and SX-64 were produced and sold back in the 80's to warrant someone investing in making new dedicated ones today.

The BlingBox is probably the closest you'll get!

 

[ajacocks]

If you notice, the BlingBox has a 25 pin port for use with the C128D/DCR and the SX-64.

- Alex

 

[Marcio D.]

If you notice, the blingboard has a 25 pin port for use with the C128D/DCR and the SX-64.

- Alex

You mean the BlingBox, not the Blingboard, right?

 

[ajacocks]

Yep, that's what I meant, sorry!

- Alex

 

[ClassicHasClass]

If you notice, the BlingBox has a 25 pin port for use with the C128D/DCR and the SX-64.

- Alex

Well, that's something to think about. Still, would be nice to have the other 128 keys, but it's an option for a "faceless" SX.

 

[Lardlad]

I missed the campaign, but I'd love to pick up a blingboard and a blingbox. Hopefully he offers them on cbmstuff once the backers have their purchases.

 

[Marcio D.]

I missed the campaign, but I'd love to pick up a blingboard and a blingbox. Hopefully he offers them on cbmstuff once the backers have their purchases.

The campaign was reopened in June and is still running now in mid-July !

 

[Lardlad]

Thanks, I signed up for a blingboard. Can't wait! I saw that a company called Retro Fuzion is also doing a campaign for brand new improved breadbin cases. A range of colors, and brass inserts for the screws instead of straight into the plastic. I'll be grabbing one or two of those as well.