WANTED Atari STM keyboard

[Wiggs]

I'm after a keyboard to replace mine which has missing keys, for the Atari STM/ST+, the one without a built in floppy drive. Unfortunately it's an earlier keyboard that doesn't have the same key caps as the STFM/STE.

Will consider broken keyboards or those with missing keys.

Located in the UK.

[atarifreakz]

Does your keyboard have the regular "cross" head on the white stem to attach the key?

Or is it the earlier type which had a spring?

I have one of these keyboards (spring type) but not complete

[coonsgm]

Would you mind posting an image of the keyboard posts / keycaps?

I have some very early Atari 520STs from 6/85 and 8/85 and their keyboards are totally compatible with all the others. The only difference is that the stems/plungers are black plastic and not the typical white.

[frank.lukas]

... a Atari Mega ST Keyboard also fits in a 260/520ST(M) Modell ...

[Wiggs]

Thanks for the replies. Here's a couple of images of the keyboard, it's the type with springs and rectangular posts, a nice keyboard to type on. Should have posted these earlier, but wasn't sure how to add images.

I didn't think about the Mega ST keyboard being a suitable option too, although I'd feel bad about butchering a fully working one!

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[coonsgm]

Wow! I've never seen that type of keyboard. Totally cool!

[atarifreakz]

Yes it's the early type keyboard that uses springs and mylar, no rubber domes

It's a really nice quality keyboard

The keyboard is unique to the early 520 ST

I may have those keys..

[Wiggs]

Yes it's the early type keyboard that uses springs and mylar, no rubber domes

It's a really nice quality keyboard

The keyboard is unique to the early 520 ST

I may have those keys..

If you have those keys and are willing to part with them, I'd love to fix the keyboard I have and keep the machine original. Do you have springs too or know if they're the same as those on some of the 8-bit Atari's?