RickR Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Just a question regarding suggested places to buy parts for the 99/4A. I have a unit with a Mitsumi membrane keyboard that does not work. I'd love to buy a working keyboard. I do not see any on ebay. If you know of a good place to buy from, or have a spare for sale, please let me know. DegasElite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 This may be of interest... apparently it's available fro Arcade Shopper. RickR and DegasElite 2 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 19 Author Report Share Posted May 19 I saw that! Very interesting and a nice upgrade. But I have no interest in another project. I know that it will just sit around undone for a long time. It feels like all options are more expensive than just buying another complete TI computer. DegasElite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 40 minutes ago, RickR said: I saw that! Very interesting and a nice upgrade. But I have no interest in another project. I know that it will just sit around undone for a long time. It feels like all options are more expensive than just buying another complete TI computer. True, the new stuff, especially when completely pre-built will cost you. The older I get, the less I'm inclined I am to do any projects. RickR and DegasElite 2 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 19 Author Report Share Posted May 19 1 hour ago, - Ω - said: The older I get, the less I'm inclined I am to do any projects. Cheers, brother. DegasElite and - Ω - 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 On 5/18/2024 at 8:57 PM, RickR said: Cheers, brother. What are we drinking with? DegasElite 1 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 20 Author Report Share Posted May 20 Glasses. - Ω - and DegasElite 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 3 hours ago, RickR said: Glasses. What are we drinking with the glasses? DegasElite 1 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 21 Author Report Share Posted May 21 Let's see...we are drinking to two gentlemen who know their own limits in taking on more projects....clearly this calls for Romulan Ale DegasElite and - Ω - 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OniDensetsu Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 I got some spare parts, ic's & stuff. I dont have any Mitsumi keyboards though just the other ones. DegasElite and RickR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 21 Author Report Share Posted May 21 4 minutes ago, OniDensetsu said: I got some spare parts, ic's & stuff. I dont have any Mitsumi keyboards though just the other ones. The keyboards are interchangeable. Let me know if you'd like to sell one. But no pressure. DegasElite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OniDensetsu Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 Are you sure they are? Im just guessing cus the new cherry MX keyboard says that it may be possible for other models in the future. I mean i'll buy the cherry mx mod if it works on all models. Thats a pretty cool mod. DegasElite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 21 Author Report Share Posted May 21 I'm pretty sure. Connector and shape should be the same. It is possible that the cherry keyboards still uses some parts from the mitsumi keyboards? DegasElite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 1 hour ago, OniDensetsu said: I got some spare parts, ic's & stuff. I dont have any Mitsumi keyboards though just the other ones. Honestly, those other ones would probably be a better and far cheaper solution for @RickR than the new fancy keyboard. Over the decades the main point of failure on the other keyboards has been the flat ribbon cable or wired connections, and only because it's a weak point due to disassembly. The switched TI keyboards have been pretty reliable, even after 43 years. DegasElite and RickR 2 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OniDensetsu Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 I checked continuity with all the switches & they all checked out. Connector is now good as well. Its the green stackpole switches. Do you need the keycaps as well? Do you have the beige ti-99/4a? - Ω -, DegasElite and RickR 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 21 Author Report Share Posted May 21 I have the silver version w black keyboard. No keycaps needed as I can just steal them from the broken one. But please don't go to too much trouble before letting me know a price. I'm not sure I want to spend much on this. Thanks DegasElite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OniDensetsu Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 Im not sure how much shipping will be. Its definitely getting shipped in a box & im on the east coast so just hit me with an offer RickR. DegasElite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 22 Author Report Share Posted May 22 18 hours ago, OniDensetsu said: Im not sure how much shipping will be. Its definitely getting shipped in a box & im on the east coast so just hit me with an offer RickR. I'm on the west coast. I imagine shipping via USPS ground would be somewhere in the $12 range, which is fine (I mean to say I'm willing to pay whatever shipping costs). But since I don't see any kind of prior sales on these on ebay, I don't know what to offer you for the keyboard itself. No idea, and I don't want to lowball. DegasElite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OniDensetsu Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 A few bucks would do RickR im not trying to get rich off you Lol. Just whatever you want to spend for an old keyboard. Im here to help not price gouge haha. - Ω -, DegasElite and RickR 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 22 Author Report Share Posted May 22 I'll PM you. Thanks. - Ω - and DegasElite 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted June 7 Report Share Posted June 7 On 5/22/2024 at 9:48 AM, RickR said: I'll PM you. Thanks. Don't forget to post a photo of your refurbished TI! DegasElite 1 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted June 7 Author Report Share Posted June 7 12 hours ago, - Ω - said: Don't forget to post a photo of your refurbished TI! OK, nothing too exciting to see, but here it is. Keyboard replaced, homebrew composite cable in action. This will become my "backup" console. Thanks to Oni for the keyboard, it works perfectly. DegasElite and - Ω - 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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