The Command65 is the best possible homage to the original C64 I’ve seen so far. It is definitely NOT a carbon copy, but has enough that you get those nostalgia feels (or for some of you, the feel of ancient computing 
).
The kit was very well thought out with everything labeled nicely.
The battery implementation is top notch here. Using available, off-the-shelf packs with a sturdy mounting means they’re not going anywhere, but are also extremely serviceable.
The little Bluetooth module snaps into a socket right beside the spacebar on the top side of the PCB. One of the toggle switches is dedicated to turning on and off the board when connected wirelessly. I don’t have any idea of how long it would last on a single charge though.
Gazzew Boba U4Ts with heavy springs at Escape, Space, Enter, and Backspace really give a vintage sound. No clicks, but not quiet either, dare I say… thoccy? Sounds at least how I remember the C64 sounding like. The kit itself has a thick silicon pad that lays in the bottom of the case, and another sandwiched between the PCB and POM switch plate.
I can’t quit you, home row control.
Layer control on toggle switches? Yes please! I would not have expected this to be so good. What it means is that you could toggle between completely different layouts all without holding down a key. It also means you have to pay attention to the toggles as you get some really confusing results otherwise.
I especially like that it had an official looking label for the bottom. It’s a bit tongue in cheek, but lends an air of big time manufacturing to the whole thing.
I’d also be remiss if I didn’t mention you can set the keyboard up to beep as a default. So every key press gets a little beep. This is surprisingly useful for testing keys and can be disabled in the firmware. It uses VIAL , but you have to side-load a JSON file to get the layout recognized. It sounds like this will eventually be added in VIAL, but that process takes a while.
As far as I know this is going to be available as an off-the-shelf item in the future. Although right now they’re in fulfillment for the Group Buy.
honestly fox whatever you write about I am sold. I’d like one now except im not really sure about the layout.
