Brand new Commodore 64 keyboard brackets - pre-order for 1st batch

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31st October 2017, 13:23
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Brand new Commodore 64 keyboard brackets for short and long motherboards!

Are You a happy owner of a brand new Commodore 64C case pressed from original molds (available previously on kickstarter and now at Individual Computers)? Are you missing keyboard brackets in your beloved C64C or the brackets are corroded and needs to be replaced? This is offer exactly for you.

I'm offering brand new keyboard brackets! Made with a care to have as close as possible copy according to original ones.

From now we are offering two variations of brackets: for short and for long motherboard.

[ADDED] These brackets matches short C64C motherboard, MK2 and incoming ULTIMATE-64* board. We are ready to project special brackets for long motherboards, but we need more declarations.

* - from what I have known, the original sized right bracket may be slightly problematic with Ultimate-64 board without adjusting. For having no problems you have to move the right bracket to the left and install it with the 2nd left hole of the keyboard. Next you have to put something under to reduce free space between bracket and down part of C64C case. We will think about solution to have possibility to have bracket installed exactly on the right side of the board.

[ADDED2] We made it! We designed new brackets for long motherboards! This is an unique design - never available before!

[UPDATED] According to wishes from people here and at Facebook we are ready to project special metal brackets which will be great for usage with long motherboard.

For the first touch only a few sets of brackets has been prepared. The result was fully rewarding so decision was made to prepare a first full batch for all C64 enthusiasts. Before the production starts, I need to know how many units must be produced. Please let me know if you are seriously interested. I need at least 50 20 orders to start the first batch. If you are interested, write your declaration!

The brackets are made from 1 mm cold forming steel and zinc coated. This is not any kind of 3D printing.

Price for 1 set of C64 keyboard brackets for every short motherboard is just 14,99 euro + 5 euros shipping worldwide!

Price for 1 set of C64 keyboard brackets for every long motherboard is just 15,99 euro + 5 euros shipping worldwide!

Additional set of 4 screws - 1 euro.

Additional set of 9 screws - 2 euros.

The set contains brand new produced and partially hand-made two brackets (left and right) for Commodore 64 keyboards which will fit exactly to your old or new C64C (sometimes called as C64 II) case.

Download manual in English language HERE <-Click (.pdf file).

Shipping price is the same if you want to receive from 1 to 4 sets of brackets. For more sets just ask for actual price. We need to know your country to calculate shipping costs.

I accept payments via PayPal as a gift. If You want to pay via PayPal invoice, price will need to be little increased (around 1 euro) to cover paypal fees. Ask for price if you are doubt about that.

Warning! Please don't make money conversions to Polish zlotych! I expect euros only or dollars if needed (ask for it).

Please declare your interest below. Please mention if you are interested with brackets for long or short motherboard!

Also please tell us if you are planning to use brackets with Reloaded MK2 or Ultimate-64 boards, because we need to improve right bracket exclusively for these boards.

Check images below to see how new brackets are presented.

Declarations:

Short board brackets:

1. Jiffy (1 set with screws) <- end of deal, feedback left from both sides, thank you :)
2. sjwaller (1 set with screws) <- shipped
3. Mr_byte (1 set with screws) <- invoice sent, no reply yet.
4. sysop (1 set with screws) <- shipped
5. ajk (1 set with screws) <- end of deal, feedback left from both sides, thank you :)
6. jsundh (1 set with screws) <- shipped
7. Markaine (2 sets with screws) <- end of deal, feedback left from both sides, thank you :)
8. cl4ng3r (2 sets with screws) <- end of deal, feedback left from both sides, thank you :)

Long board brackets:

1. Jiffy (1 set with screws) <- end of deal, feedback left from both sides, thank you :)
2. Markaine (2 sets with screws) <- end of deal, feedback left from both sides, thank you :)

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31st October 2017, 14:46
demolition

Looks very nice.

You might want to mention whether these match the new or old motherboards. I assume they are for the new (short) motherboards? Some C64Cs came with the old motherboard installed and I believe they used different brackets.
31st October 2017, 14:47
into_the_80s

Interested. Can these be used with a breadbin motherboard?
31st October 2017, 16:51
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Quote:

Originally Posted by demolition

Looks very nice.

You might want to mention whether these match the new or old motherboards. I assume they are for the new (short) motherboards? Some C64Cs came with the old motherboard installed and I believe they used different brackets.

Thank You.

Yes, some of early C64C had different brackets. As far as I remember, they were integrated with metal shield which covers the motherboard. When Commodore company started to use carton shields, they also started to use metal brackets and this is exactly replica of them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by into_the_80s

Interested. Can these be used with a breadbin motherboard?

Not exactly. Only right bracket can be installed with breadbin motherboard (long version) because on the left there is no hole for a screw on the motherboard. So these brackets are dedicated for short motherboards and especially for incoming ULTIMATE-64 boards.

If there will be more declarations of having metal brackets designed for long motherboard, we are ready to project them. Currently we are focusing on preparing first batch of brackets designed for short motherboard. Let us know if you are still interested so I can start the list of pre-orders.
31st October 2017, 21:38
Jiffy

I'm interested in one set (with screws) for the short board.

A long board version also sounds interesting.
1st November 2017, 10:06
into_the_80s

Withdrawing interest in the short board brackets, sorry. Thanks for explaining, I need the option to mount a long board in a C64C case so I'll definitely be interested when the time comes.
1st November 2017, 10:47
V-12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiffy

I'm interested in one set (with screws) for the short board.

A long board version also sounds interesting.

Thank you! You are first on the list then. ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by into_the_80s

Withdrawing interest in the short board brackets, sorry. Thanks for explaining, I need the option to mount a long board in a C64C case so I'll definitely be interested when the time comes.

Ok, I undestand. No problem. We will try to make a project of new brackets for big motherboard.
1st November 2017, 11:39
silverdr

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-12

We will try to make a project of new brackets for big motherboard.

Yes, please :-)
1st November 2017, 12:44
Jiffy

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-12

Thank you! You are first on the list then. ;)

Cool. :)

Send me a PM when my payment is due.
2nd November 2017, 20:32
sjwaller

I'll want one set thx :-)
2nd November 2017, 21:14
V-12

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjwaller

I'll want one set thx :-)

Thank you, you are second on the list. :)
8th November 2017, 17:04
V-12

Thank you!

Because we received some questions about possibility to launch batch also for long motherboard brackets, we are ready to do it.

So please update your declaration: amount of sets and destiny (long or short motherboard).

Please also leave new declarations for long motherboards.

We also decreased amount of declarations needed to 20 (we will take our risk ;).
8th November 2017, 17:55
Mr_byte

Im interested in one set with screws for the short Board
8th November 2017, 18:13
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Originally Posted by Mr_byte

Im interested in one set with screws for the short Board

Thank you.

Current list for short board brackets (if there is something which needs to be updated, please let me know):

1. Jiffy (+screws)
2. sjwaller
3. Mr_byte (+screws)
12th November 2017, 16:30
ReneThomsen

I'm interested in two sets for the short board incl. screws. Shipping to Denmark.
4th December 2017, 10:20
ReneThomsen

Withdrawing interest. Never received any information about status of delivery.
4th December 2017, 11:14
V-12

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReneThomsen

Withdrawing interest. Never received any information about status of delivery.

This is a pre-order. Read carefully first post again. We need some more orders to start production.
4th December 2017, 11:46
ReneThomsen

OK. Still withdrawing interest since I need the brackets now and not X months from now. Will have to use 3D printed alternative although your brackets look a lot nicer.
25th December 2017, 22:55
kirk_m

Will these work on the C64 Reloaded MK2?
26th December 2017, 23:27
V-12

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Originally Posted by kirk_m

Will these work on the C64 Reloaded MK2?

Hello kirk_m and thanx for your post. Yes, of course. Our brackets will be great for every short board, included MK2.

Dear readers. We are preparing to produce first batch of brackets! We understand that someone can be inpatient so we decided to take the risk and produce some brackets. Also we will prepare sample brackets for long motherboard.

For those people who wants to get brackets ASAP I have additional offer. I have only two sets of sample brackets in my posession left. One is from steel, second set is from... aluminium. We decided to not to produce aluminium brackets because they would be more expensive. So we made only one. If someone is interested, both sets are for sale.

Priority is given to people on the list:

1. Jiffy (+screws)
2. sjwaller
3. Mr_byte (+screws)

Just let me know.

First batch I hope will be ready in January. All the best in 2018!
27th December 2017, 08:43
Jiffy

No rush, I'll wait until the normal production run is ready.
31st December 2017, 23:09
sysop

Definitely interested in 1 set for the short mainboard.
1st January 2018, 21:43
V-12

Quote:

Originally Posted by sysop

Definitely interested in 1 set for the short mainboard.

Thank you! You are on the list :)
8th January 2018, 12:33
ajk

I think I'm missing one set, screws too. Please add me to the list also :)
8th January 2018, 15:56
V-12

Thank you! You are on the list. We are preparing the production! :)
8th January 2018, 21:07
jsundh

Interested in one set for ULTIMATE-64 with screws, thanks!
8th January 2018, 21:37
V-12

Thank you! You are on the list and I strongly believe that this month the brackets will be ready to ship! :-)
17th January 2018, 13:41
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Hello dear C= lovers! I have more fantastic news. As I've promised before, we started to design and manufacture special exclusive brackets for long motherboards. And we made it!

So since now we offer you two different sets of brackets. One for short motherboards, second for long motherboards. We are finishing pre-order list, because we are finishing manufacturing the first batch of both versions of brackets, so from now new persons who will come up with declaration, will no need to wait longer to have production started. Of course pre-order list is right and all people will receive soon details about payment etc.

For short motherboards price stays 14,99 euro + optional 1 euro for screws.
For long motherboards price is 15,99 euro + optional 1 euro for screws.

I will update first post in this thread ASAP.

Please declare your interests also for long brackets.

We are finishing manufacturing the brackets and they will be ready to ship for a couple of days. I will inform you all about it. So I'm happy that we made it!

Check images to see how the new bracket for long motherboard looks like and enjoy the view. ;)
17th January 2018, 14:54
demolition

They look completely original like C= designed it that way. :)
18th January 2018, 13:30
Jiffy

Also interested in a set of brackets for the long motherboard, including screws.
18th January 2018, 13:56
V-12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiffy

Also interested in a set of brackets for the long motherboard, including screws.

Thank you!

For all interested people I've sent PM with payment informations.
19th January 2018, 09:52
Jiffy

Payment sent!
19th January 2018, 13:02
V-12

Thank You Guys.

Payment received so far from:

Jiffy
sjwaller
ajk

Next week we start shipping!
24th January 2018, 03:29
sysop

Payment Sent
24th January 2018, 14:31
V-12

Current shipping status:

Jiffy - shipped
sjwaller - shipped
ajk - shipped

sysop - money received, will be shipped tommorow.

Thank you!
26th January 2018, 13:50
V-12

Brackets shipped to sysop and payment received from jsundh. Thank you!
27th January 2018, 11:30
Markaine

I'm interested in 2x short board 2x long board, each with screws (delivery to germany).
27th January 2018, 21:13
V-12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markaine

I'm interested in 2x short board 2x long board, each with screws (delivery to germany).

Thank you, PM sent.
27th January 2018, 23:11
Markaine

Payment sent.
27th January 2018, 23:35
V-12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markaine

Payment sent.

Payment received but there is a problem because I've asked for euros and received polish zlotych and counting the exchange rate there are some money missed. Check PM for details.
Because of that here is my request for future buyers: Please don't make money conversions to Polish zlotych on PayPal. I expect euros only or dollars if needed (ask for it). PayPal ate some % from total amount of transfered money due of exchange rate. Thank you for understanding.
28th January 2018, 15:23
Markaine

Sorry this was my mistake, I've done another payment for the missing euros.
28th January 2018, 20:08
V-12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markaine

Sorry this was my mistake, I've done another payment for the missing euros.

Thank you and no problem at all! Payment received and package will be prepared asap.
30th January 2018, 07:06
V-12

For all current and future buyers: download manual in English language HERE <-Click (.pdf file).

The manual shows step-by-step explainations of installing the brackets. Including also more pictures.
31st January 2018, 08:28
Jiffy

Items received - looking good! :-)
31st January 2018, 10:09
V-12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiffy

Items received - looking good! :-)

Great!

Feedback left, thank you!
3rd February 2018, 14:40
Markaine

Items received, looking great, positive feeback left :)
5th February 2018, 11:08
V-12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markaine

Items received, looking great, positive feeback left :)

Thank you for feedback. Also feedback left for you, thanx!

EDIT. Also received feedback from ajk and left feedback for him, many thanx. :)
28th February 2018, 19:28
cl4ng3r

Declaring interest for 1 set of brackets for short motherboard + 1 set of brackets for long motherboard. Thanks!
28th February 2018, 20:53
V-12

Quote:

Originally Posted by cl4ng3r

Declaring interest for 1 set of brackets for short motherboard + 1 set of brackets for long motherboard. Thanks!

PM sent. :)
1st March 2018, 22:16
V-12

Brackets shipped to cl4ng3r. Thank you! :)

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