Oops. On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 12:10 PM steve shumaker via cctalk < [email protected]> wrote:
> well.. apologies - this was not intended for the list. > > Steve > > On 12/22/22 11:49 AM, steve shumaker via cctalk wrote: > > No kidding! It has been a while. I've pretty much been lurking > > without much to say here since I lost all my toys in the fires two > > years ago. Managed to replace a couple Heathkit units since then but > > with prices what they are, it'll never be what it was. > > > > I did score a PET 2001-8 that seems complete to include the keyboard > > (with keys missing). Been watching EBay for parts boxes but even > > those are usually serious money now. I'll keep watching though! I was > > hoping someone had already put some effort into 3d printing the keys > > as a solution - figured someone here would know about if it was done. > > Mike Stein pointed me at a complete set of replacement labels for the > > key tops so that's start. > > > > Enjoy! Happy Holidays! > > > > Steve > > > > > > On 12/21/22 11:40 AM, Sellam Abraham via cctalk wrote: > >> Hi Steve. > >> > >> (Long time no talk.) > >> > >> My suggestion to you, as abhorrent as it may seem, is to buy a > >> complete PET > >> 2001, take your 3 keycaps, and part the rest out. Preferably one > >> that's in > >> crap shape. They aren't that uncommon. > >> > >> Sellam > >> > >> On Wed, Dec 21, 2022 at 10:56 AM steve shumaker via cctalk < > >> [email protected]> wrote: > >> > >>> OK.. Now that you mention it, I do have a CBM PET question. I'm > >>> searching for replacement key tops for the chicklet keyboard. There are > >>> stems available (apparently 3d printed) on EPay but no caps. Any > >>> suggestions on where to look? I have the keyboard and it seems a > >>> little silly to spend $300 on EPay if I only need 3 keys > >>> > >>> Steve > >>> > >>> On 12/20/22 10:19 PM, Jim Brain via cctalk wrote: > >>>> On 12/21/2022 12:03 AM, Chris via cctalk wrote: > >>>>> Apples and Coco's and C64's would be the common sublist > >>>>> > >>>> As much as I enjoy these machines, I ask that we do not create yet > >>>> another list for them. There are many fine forums for all of these > >>>> machines. The occasional PET or VIC question in here surely won't > >>>> ruffle too many feathers, and those of us who know quite a bit about > >>>> these machines can redirect the OP elsewhere if needed. > >>>> > >>>> > >>> > > > >
