Custom AEK64 Keyboard build log from a japanese Apple Extended Keyboard II

This video is about the creation of a custom AEK64 keyboard using parts from a japanese 1996 Apple Extended Keyboard 2 model M3501.

The parts I used are:

Kbdfans gray aluminum 60% keyboard case
https://kbdfans.cn/collections/60-lay...

vintage white dumped ALPS switches from the AEKII

original AEKII keycaps

"Hasu" custom AEK64 PCB
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=...

my own custom stainless steel keyboard plate but
You can have one cut from Lasergist
https://lasergist.com/
sending them the DXF from this project
https://github.com/tmk/alps64/tree/Pl...

foam
local hardware store

Superlube Synthetic Grease P.N. 21030
from http://www.corrosion-control.nl/

Apple gold sticker
ebay

NOTE

If You like my videos and You have an old computer or some vintage computer parts that You want to see restored or custimized, please contact me.

I'll also be glad and grateful to accept donations, since this is an expensive activity, trough the following link:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...


MUSIC

NOWË - Under The Sun
Otis McDonald - Hang Ups (Want You)
Johan Borjesson - Late Nights


EQUIPMENT

Camera: Panasonc Lumix LX15
Mic: Audio-Tecnica AT2020USB+