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{{stub}} {{TODO photo|more=true|reason=Need more photos of the Mitsumi version(s), and the caps lock and space bar switches for the Hi-Tek version}} '''Commodore Amiga 500''' and '''Amiga 500+''' computers had the keyboard integrated in the computer's enclosure. The controller is part of the keyboard and talks the same serial protocol as stand-alone keyboards for e.g. the [[Commodore Amiga 2000]]. Uniquely among the [[Commodore Amiga|Amiga]] keyboards, the controlled board also has the computer's Power and FDD activity LEDs. {{infobox dkeyboard | name = Amiga 500 keyboard | image name = A500-full-keyboard.jpg | pn = | fcc = | branding = [[Commodore Amiga]] | manufacturer = [[Hi-Tek]], [[Mitsumi]] | features = | switch = [[Hi-Tek Series 725]]<br>[[Mitsumi hybrid switch]] | layouts = | interface = | weight = | years = | price = n/a (included with system) }} {{-}} ==Hi-Tek Series 725 version== This version is recognisable by the left [[Amiga key]] having a "Commodore" logo instead of the common "'''''A'''''miga" legend. There is also a rivet visible in-between the Del and Help keys. Keycaps are made of [[PBT]] and don't yellow. <gallery widths=250 heights=170> File:A500-full-keyboard.jpg|Early Amiga A500 Keyboard File:A500-spaceinvaders.png|Early Amiga A500 Keyboard showing Space Invader key switches File:A500-spaceinvaders-model.png|Serial/Model number from an early Amiga A500 keyboard </gallery> ==Mitsumi KPR Type== Most Amiga 500s and presumably all Amiga 500+ have keyboards with [[Mitsumi KPR Type|linear Mitsumi "hybrid switches"]]. Keycaps are made of [[ABS]] and vintage examples can be very yellow, more so than the computer's enclosure. Keycaps with LED windows are double-shot with clear plastic, but all legends are printed. <gallery widths=250 heights=170> File:Amiga 500 Mitsumi.jpg | Late model Amiga. The keycaps have yellowed much more than the case which has a slight yellow tinge even on the inside where it was not exposed to sunlight. File:Amiga 500 KRP LED.jpg | The Caps Lock key switch (blue slider) is different from the others (black slider) to provide room for its indicator LED. File:Amiga 1200 500 Mitsumi sliders.jpg | [[Mitsumi hybrid switch]] sliders. Top: Amiga 1200, bottom: late Amiga 500. The blue sliders are from Caps Lock switches, with narrow as opposed to square base. </gallery> ==Samsung spring-over-membrane== Recognisable by the keycaps having square corners whereas other Amiga 500 keycaps have rounded corners. The most unusual type, supposedly made by Samsung. The switches have a plunger and [[spring over membrane|spring over two membranes]]<ref name="adbt211229">Adrian's Digital Basement on Twitter—[https://twitter.com/craig1black/status/1476060528569053189 I’m trying to figure out what kind keyboard this #Amiga 500 has.] Posted 2021-12-29. Retrieved 2021-12-29</ref> The keycap mount is rectangular, somewhat in-between a Mitsumi and Alps-mount.<ref name="amigaclub.be">The Belgian Amiga Club—[http://www.amigaclub.be/knowledgebase/hardware/34/amiga-keyboard-types Amiga Keyboard types</ref> ==Availability== Commodore Amiga 500 computers came with an integrated keyboard installed. ===Original=== An aftermarket computer cases and keycaps are offered by [https://www.a1200.net/ A1200.NET], originally in a crowdfunding campaign that ended mid-May 2018. They are available in other colours than the original, and the cases have enhancements not in the original. A replacement "hard membrane" in form of a thin circuit board for Mitsumi switches is available from [https://retroready.one/collections/amiga/products/hard-membrane-keyboard-replacement-for-amiga-500-amiga-1200 Retro Ready] and [https://www.sordan.ie/product/713/new-premium-hard-keyboard-membrane-pcb-amiga-500--1200-green/ Serdan]. It also fits the [[Commodore Amiga 1200|Amiga 1200]]. ===Mechanical replacement=== * The [http://amigaonthelake.com/new-a500-replacement-keyboard-with-full-set-of-amiga-keycaps Kipper2K] from [http://amigaonthelake.com/ Amiga On The Lake] is a replacement keyboard kit with [[Cherry MX Brown]] switches. Original ISO layout. Prototypes shown have lacked [[stabiliser]]s for the longer keys, instead using additional switches for the Space Bar. There is also version for the [[Commodore Amiga 1200|Amiga 1200]]. * (2023-07) [https://www.a1200.net/amiga-mechanical-keyboard/ A1200.net] has a prototype in progress that will use Mitsumi switches that support original keycaps. ==Mods== Several kits have been available through the years for modding the Amiga 500 into a desktop or tower case, with the keyboard in a separate enclosure. Checkmate in the UK has a crowdfunded Amiga 3000-like desktop computer case on Kickstarter. As part of the run, a sheet metal keyboard case for Amiga 500 and [[Commodore Amiga 1200|1200]] is also on offer. After the run, it will be available separately in [https://www.checkmate1500plus.com/Products.aspx?id=353 white] and [https://www.checkmate1500plus.com/Products.aspx?id=354 black]. ==See also== Other Amiga computers with integrated keyboards: * [[Commodore Amiga 600]] * [[Commodore Amiga 1200]] The other Amigas from the same generation: * [[Commodore Amiga 2000]] — Contemporary with Amiga 500 * [[Commodore Amiga 3000]] — Contemporary with Amiga 500+ ==References== <references/> [[Category:Integrated keyboards]] [[Category:Commodore keyboards]] [[Category:Computers]] [[Category:Keyboards with Hi-Tek Series 725 switches]] [[Category:Keyboards with Mitsumi hybrid switches]] [[Category:Vintage keyboards]] [[Category:List of all keyboards]] [[Category:Keyboards with NMB switches]]
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