u/salavatme

I've always loved how the Atari 800 looks. The industrial design, the color scheme, even the old ads. So I built a handwired keyboard that replicates its layout, wired to work with an emulator.

I wanted the keycaps to match the original legends exactly, not just the layout, but I didn't want to use stickers or 3D-print them. Therefore, I reached out to Yuzu with the idea. They agreed to back it, so I designed and ordered a custom set.

Didn't want to dump a wall of links here, so full build log, wiring, the keycap design process, repo, and case files are all on my site.

I've always loved how the Atari 800 looks. The industrial design, the color scheme, even the old ads. So I built a handwired keyboard that replicates its layout, wired to work with an emulator.

I wanted the keycaps to match the original legends exactly, not just the layout, but I didn't want to use stickers or 3D-print them. Therefore, I designed the legends and reached out to Yuzu with the idea. They loved it and made me a free custom set.

Specs
• Controller: RP2040 Pro Micro
• Switches: Gateron Pro Milky Red
• Case: 3D printed case
• Keycaps: Сustom by Yuzu, cherry profile

Didn't want to dump a wall of links here, so full build log, wiring, the keycap design process, repo, and case files are all on my site.

My first attempt at building a handwired trackball. Yes, it's far from ergonomic, but I decided to start with something simple.

RP2040 Zero, PMW3389 module from AliExpress, 38mm billiard ball