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Acorn Archimedes keyboard

PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 9:20 pm
by Clym5
I recently picked up an Acorn A4000, as I already had a keyboard for it, but as it turns out, the keyboard doesn't go. The last owner said it didn't work on his PC, and only 3 keys work when used on the Acorn. I assume the different pinouts killed it when it was used on that PC?

Might anyone around here have a spare external Acorn Archimedes keyboard that they're willing to part with?

Re: Acorn Archimedes keyboard

PostPosted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 4:05 pm
by caluser2000
Send Kendall Julian kendallj@xtra.co.nz an email. He lives in Napier. He had a lot of Acorn stuff on TM and may be able to help out. Even give some advice on repairing your keyboard.

Re: Acorn Archimedes keyboard

PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:05 am
by MisJiF
If only some of the keys work, it might just be a damaged track or 2 on the circuit board. Would be worth talking it apart and testing.
Hold down Del when you switch the A4000 on to clear the CMOS. Does that help?
I have a number of A4000 keyboards you could use to test with, but I won't be able to part with it sorry.

Re: Acorn Archimedes keyboard

PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:47 pm
by Clym5
I plugged it in, and I think something in the power supply blew. I'll fix that first. Maybe, could I borrow a keyboard for a week or two? I'm over on the north shore often, so I could pop by. All good if not!

Re: Acorn Archimedes keyboard

PostPosted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 5:02 pm
by LilJoe

Re: Acorn Archimedes keyboard

PostPosted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 6:26 pm
by Clym5
Thanks, LilJoe, you're a legend! I've been borrowing a keyboard and mouse from MisJiF, but I'll still try and get the one on TM.

Re: Acorn Archimedes keyboard

PostPosted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 9:38 pm
by LilJoe
No problem :D its still a bit steep price wise once you add postage... maybe you could negotiate a better price