Now I can connect an actual video monitor to it and get even closer to the original retro feeling. Apart from being cheap, it has the option to output composite video. It's not cheap (about € 140,- for the set) but it obviously has a smoother finish, and the bottom part is in one piece.įor the emulation I chose the Raspberry Pi Zero W. I used these to refine my 3D design, which is now available on Thingiverse.Īnd if you don't want or cannot print the case yourself, it is also available as a complete printed part on Shapeways.
There are lots of images on this site that also show the rear, bottom and inside. There are a lot of images available, but most are just showing the complete computer from the front or side. Mainly to make them easier to print, and to make sure that the new keyboard would fit. These were not exactly to my liking, so I made quite some changes. Also available:Īnd the design files are on Thingiverse. This is an excellent keyboard, with actual tactile switches, which makes it much easier to type on than the original.
But I knew I did not have the time to complete this so I decided to take shortcut and use a Raspberry Pi to emulate it and just make sure the housing looked as good as possible.įortunately, thanks to the current retro computing revival, there are a lot of resources.First there is the ZX80 replacement keyboard on Sell My Retro. When starting this project I first considered building a full replica, using Grant Searle's detailed description and PCB design.
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