# Poor Man's Keyboard ~ Apple-1 or Apple ][

Possibly the smallest keyboard in the world, a real joke.

- **Seller:** [8BitFlux.com](https://lectronz.com/stores/8bitflux-store), Hengevelde, Netherlands
- **Price:** €12.95 (EUR, before shipping and taxes)
- **Availability:** In stock
- **Categories:** Retrocomputing, Keyboards, Kits
- **HS code:** 85429000
- **Product page:** https://lectronz.com/products/poor-mans-keyboard

## Options

**Choose edition**

- Apple-1 (3 left)
- Apple ][ (1 left)

**SAT-service (Solder, Assemble & Test)**

- No thanks, that's all the fun.
- Yes, please do! [Add €7.00]

## Links

- [Schematics](https://8bitflux.com/downloads/a1-pmk-schematics-r1.pdf)
- [Bom](https://8bitflux.com/downloads/a1-pmk-bom-r1.pdf)

## Images

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## Description

Set the *ASCII data* using the DIP switches, press **keypress** and off you go! A trained finger puts only one character on the screen. The circuit is implemented *without* debouncing to keep it simple.

Onboard **clear screen** (Apple-1 only) and **reset** buttons. Experiment further with the breakout pins for the keyboard connector. For the Apple-1; a solder jumper is added to unhook the 8th input bit off the 5V, meant for the advanced user. The **power out** connector can be used in further experiments. This keyboard can be used on top of the [Character Generator Tester](https://lectronz.com/products/character-generator-tester) and [ASCII Keyboard Tester Tiny](https://lectronz.com/products/ascii-keyboard-tester-tiny).

Unsoldered kit comes with the pcb, all parts, schematics and bill of materials. The Apple-1 and Apple 2 in the pictures are for illustrative purposes only and are not part of the kit.

Questions? Just ask!

## Shipping policy

- Shipping is tracked (you receive the tracking number), unless impossible to your country.
- For USA: package can be tracked with USPS as soon as it is in your country. USA shipping rates include all import duties, which are paid by me (the seller).
- No insurance, my experience is this is a farce anyway.
- Item ships within 3 business days (unless the item is a pre-order campaign, check its duration and lead time).
- Delivery is usually done within 10-15 business days, but may rarely take 4 weeks.