We Made a Beautiful Complete Open-Hardware Computer, Including Keyboard and Injection-Moulded Case
Explore the journey of creating a complete open-hardware computer, including a beautiful mechanical keyboard and injection-moulded case, in this 48-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Discover how Paul Gardner-Stephen and his team recreated the never-released Commodore 65 / 64DX computer, known as the MEGA65 retro computer. Learn about the challenges and solutions in designing the case, creating working injection moulds, developing a custom mechanical keyboard with double-shot printed key caps, and sourcing 3.5" floppy drives in 2020. Gain insights into the process of community-designed and funded open-hardware projects, and how to achieve polished results without traditional crowd-funding campaigns. Participate in an open discussion to benefit from the team's experience in creating open hardware systems.