qmk_firmware/keyboards/converter/a1200/readme.md
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[Keyboard] Add Commodore Amiga 1200 Membrane Converter (#13705)
Co-authored-by: Drashna Jaelre <drashna@live.com>
Co-authored-by: Ryan <fauxpark@gmail.com>
2021-07-30 09:53:55 -07:00

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Amiga 1200 Keyboard Converter

Modification of the Model-M 101 membrane adapter (converter/modelm101) to work with Amiga 1200 keyboard (and possibly Amiga 500/600 too). It would be very convenient to manufacture a small PCB adapter to make easier the task of connecting the keyboard membrane and the Teensy 2.0++ board.

This adapter is meant to allow using the original Amiga keyboard as a USB input device, either with a desktop PC or a R-Pi/FPGA board hosted inside the Amiga case.

Files have been modified in accordance to fit Amiga keyboard layout and features. A second layer has been implemented (momentary toggle "Help" key) to access unexistent keys (like F11 and F12). This is a work in progress.

Pins of the Teensy board you should use by default:

Columns: 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10 11 12 13 14 15 16  
Pins:    D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 E0 E1 C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 
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Rows: 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  
Pins: F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7  
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Status LEDs: CapsLock +5V   
Pins:        B6       5V    

Please note that some versions of Model M have LED connected with a ribbon cable, and not with separate wires.

For first time flashing use the reset button on the Teensy board enter in bootloader mode. Once the board is flashed you can use "HELP"+"R" on the Amiga keyboard for the same purpose.

Make example for this keyboard (after setting up your build environment):

make converter/a1200:default

See the build environment setup and the make instructions for more information. Brand new to QMK? Start with our Complete Newbs Guide.