USB Interface for Classic Keyboard Computers with Classic Computer Keyboards :)
+++ Item no longer available, please have a look at
the successor model
Keyrah V2b
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Keyrah makes keyboards of classic computers available to new
computers. The board fits the case of a Commodore 8-bit computer (such
as Commodore 64 (II), SX64*, VIC-20, C128, C128D, C-16, C-116*,
Plus/4*) or an Amiga 1200/600,
and turns the computer into a USB keyboard.
Keyrah gives new life to defective computers, or computers that have been moved
to a different case, because the mainboard is no longer needed. In addition to
that, two digital joysticks can be connected that will act as additional keys
(for example cursor keys). The joystick ports show a special strength of Keyrah:
The high data transfer speed. For the full gaming fun, Keyrah transfers its
data ten times faster than some USB joysticks do!
As a special tidbit for fans of the C-64, the switch used
for keymap selection is almost identical to the one of the original
computer. It switches between two keymaps that are either adjusted to
the daily use under Windows, or especially for emulators like Vice,
Yape and Amiga Forever.
Keyrah has been successfully tested with all common operating
systems like Linux, Amiga OS, Mac OS and Windows. It works on
desktop and laptop computers, but also on the X-Box or the
Raspberry Pi.
Keyrah is a standard USB human interface device, so proper function is also
ensured with systems that are not mentioned here.
The picture in the right corner above shows a prototype version with
green PCB built into a Commodore 64C. The regular PCB is white like
shown on the right hand side and below.
Please note: There are different versions of the Commodore 8-bit version,
this is especially important for Commodore 128 and 128D users.
The version for the C128D comes with a 25-pin connector for the
C128D's external keyboard, the C128 version offers pins for
the connection of the C128's internal keyboard.
Please select the version that matches your computer (and your
language).
Keyrah features both an internal (4-pin header) and an external USB connector.
* Soldering required for the machines marked
with an asterisk.
+++ Item no longer available, please have a look at
the successor model
Keyrah V2b
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