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Breadbin C64 Keyboard Parts

The C64 keyboard was revised many times over the course of the 64's lifetime and choosing a replacement key may not be as straightforward as it seems. I have tried to be as precise as possible in the descriptions below. A summary of the situation can also be found here

Products:

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New Clip / Grommet for Power LED

For the standard 5mm round power LED used in the breadbin case.
Clip and ring supplied, easy to fit.

Breadbin - Original Power LED - including original fitting grommet

Original RED Power LED cable for breadbin C64

Original red Commodore 64 power LED with cable, plug and original grommet
Also used in VIC 20
Includes the original black fitting grommet
Not suitable for the later white C64C since that uses a rectangular LED
Note: Cable is approx 25CM long - some versions of the C64 (GS, Aldi) require a longer cable - please check.
I also have new LED cables with red, green or blue LEDs - please see the C64 mods section.

Breadbin and C64C Keyboard - Space Bar Spring

Space Bar (Long) Spring from Commodore C64 breadbin / C64C keyboard

Special longer spring used only for the space bar
Suitable for breadbin Type1 and all C64C keyboards
Good condition

Spring from Commodore C64 breadbin and C64C keyboard

Suitable for all the keys (except the spacer bar) of the breadbin Type1 keyboard (3 or 5mm plunger) and C64C
Fractionally longer than an original Type3 spring but these can be used in those keyboards too.
Good condition

Breadbin C64 - Plunger and Spring - Type 1 with 3mm tip

Plunger & Spring for C64(C) keyboard 3.5mm tip

These plungers have a shorter (approx 3.5mm) tip as usually found on the C64C (white) keyboard, but also on some breadins. Key caps designed for both types fit well.

From a standard metal spring Type 1 C64 keyboard.
Clean and in good condition.
Note: key caps designed for 5mm tip types are not a perfect fit on 3.5mm plungers.

Breadbin C64 - Plunger and Spring - Type 1 with 5mm tip

Plunger & Spring for Commodore 64 breadbin keyboard 5mm (Type 1)

These types have the longer tip key cap fitting (approx 5mm long cross section tip).

From a standard metal spring Type 1 breadbin C64 keyboard
Clean and in good condition
Note: key caps designed for the shorter ~3.5mm plungers are not a pefect fit on 5mm plungers.

Spare Key Caps For "Type 1" Springed 'Breadbin' C64 - Grade 1.5 - Minimal Yellowing

Used, but clean and undamaged keys from a standard UK mechanically-springed C64 (breadbin) keyboard with grey function keys. Each key cap includes an appropriate plunger and spring (in some cases you may need to replace the plunger present in your keyboard - see this page for info about this). The Shift Lock key is supplied as cap only (ie: without the cross-point insert etc). See the items listed lower down for the other designs of key caps used in breadbins.

Please note: As with the rest of the C64 plastics, the keys have usually yellowed with age - this is most noticeable on the main character printed on the key tops. To assist in matching your own keyboard I have split the keys I have for sale into groups (ranging from very slightly yellowed to noticeably yellowed - Grade 1.5 to 3 in this diagram). Obviously, this is all quite subjective and exact matches are impossible, however a "close enough" matched key is usually unnoticable within the full keyboard.

The following "Grade 1.5" keys (which have the least age yellowing) are currently available. The spacebar is listed separately when available.

CTRL

^ (pi)

RESTORE

Run/Stop

ShLock

;

Return

SHIFT

CursLR

Curs UD

Please specify which key(s) you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout - thanks.

(Please don't order keys that are not shown in stock above. Also note that only one key cap of each type is available - please don't request multiples.)

Spare Keys For "Type 1" Springed 'Breadbin' C64 - Grade 2: Some yellowing.

As above but "Grade 2" (text is cream colour). The following keys are currently available - all from a UK keyboard. Please refer to this diagram for colour grade comparision). Function keys are the grey type. Space bar is listed separately when available.

F1/F2

CTRL

^ (pi)

RESTORE

F3/F4

ShfLock

RunStop

;

RETURN

F5/F6

SHIFT

CurUp/Dn

CursL/R

Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout - thanks!

(Please don't order keys that are not shown in stock above. Also note that only one key cap of each type is available - please don't request multiples.)

Spare Key Caps For "Type 1" Springed 'Breadbin' C64 - Grade 2.5

As above (IE: Breadbin Type 1: All keys sprung) but Graded 2.5 in my colour comparison diagram). Function keys are the grey type.

The following "Grade 2.5" keys are currently available. The spacebar is listed separately.

ClrHome

CTRL

Restore

RunStop

Shlock

;

Return

C= CBM

Shift

CursLR

CursUD

Shift

Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout - thanks!

(Please don't order keys that are not shown in stock above. Also note that only one key cap of each type is available - please don't request multiples.)

Spare Key Caps For "Type 1" Springed 'Breadbin' C64 - Grade 3: Heavy yellowing.

As above (IE: Breadbin Type 1: All keys sprung) but Graded 3 in my colour comparison diagram). Function keys are the grey type.

The following "Grade 3" (noticeably yellowed) keys are currently available. The spacebar is listed separately.

clr/home

CTRL

Restore

S.Lock

;

Return

F5/F6

Shift

CursLR

Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout - thanks!

(Please don't order keys that are not shown in stock above. Also note that only one key cap of each type is available - please don't request multiples.)

Spare Key For Commodore 64 (breadbin) Type 2 keyboard - Grade 1.0-1.5

These key caps are from the less-common C64 breadbin keyboard which have white plungers and no springs (apart from the Space Bar). They do not fit the black plungers of the original springed keyboards. (The plunger and bubble contacts are not included and are available separately.)

Keys are used but clean and undamaged. Note that due to age there will be some yellowing noticeable in the key top lettering and the body of the function keys - I would grade them as appox 1.5 on my colour chart.

The following keys are currently available - all from a UK keyboard with grey function keys. Space bar is listed separately (when available).

Ins/Del

CTRL

^ pi

Restore

ShLock

;

Return

SHIFT

CursUD

CursLR

Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout - thanks!

(Please don't order keys that are not shown in stock above. Also note that only one key cap of each type is available - please don't request multiples.)

Spare Key For Commodore 64 (breadbin) Type 2 keyboard - Grade 2.0-2.4

As above but these I would grade as appox 2.0-2.5 on my colour chart. Function keys are the grey type.

The following keys in this colour grade are currently available:

CTRL

^ pi

Restore

RunStop

ShLock

;

F5/F6

Shift

Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout - thanks!

(Please don't order keys that are not shown in stock above. Also note that only one key cap of each type is available - please don't request multiples.)

Spare Key For Commodore 64 (breadbin) Type 2 keyboard. Grade 3.0

As above ("Breadbin TYPE 2" keybioard) but graded as appox 3.0 on my colour chart. Function keys are the grey type.

The following keys in this colour grade are currently available. Space bar is listed separately.

CTRL

Restore

f3/f4

RunStop

S.Lock

;

Return

f5/f6

Shift

CursUD

CursLR

Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout - thanks!

(Please don't order keys that are not shown in stock above. Also note that only one key cap of each type is available - please don't request multiples.)

Breadbin Keyboard - Type 2 - Bubble Contact

Bubble contact for Type 2 C64 Keyboard

For the less common version of the Commodore 64 breadbin keyboard which does not have metal springs under the key caps (apart from the space bar).
Original part, used but good condition.

Plunger (only) for Type 2 C64 Keyboard

For the less common version of the Commodore 64 breadbin keyboard which does not have metal springs under the key caps (apart from the space bar).
These are usually white but sometimes grey.
Original part, used but good condition.

Breadbin Shift Lock Key Switch - Type 1 (Salvaged)

Note: Switch only supplied (with cross point insert) - if a key cap is required please check my breadbin keys to see if I have one available separately.

For the standard metal-springs-under-all-keys breadbin C64s only.
Will not fit 'Type 2' breadbin keyboards that have white plungers (which have a circular keylock switch) or the C64C keyboard.

Space bar for C64 keyboard - Type 1 - Grade 1

For the C64 'breadbin' keyboards which have springs under all the keys (not just the space bar)
Includes: Space bar, spring, plunger and metal bracket (with white supports)
Grade 1 condition - no obvious damage
Note: As with the other breadbin keys I sell, the key will have come off a 3mm or 5mm plunger at random - the correct plunger type for the key is supplied should you need to replace yours.

Breadbin Type 1 Keyboard Clip for C64 Space Bar

Space Bar clip for C64 breadbin keyboard - For Type 1 Keyboards

These clips press into the main plastic body of the keyboard assembly and hold the metal rod part of the space bar mechanism in place (there is one at each end).

From the "Type 1" metal spring breadbin keyboard with black cross-point plungers
Despite looking similar, these wont fit Type 3 keyboards (fitted to some C64cs)
Sold individually.

Commodore 64 Breadbin Case Screw 6.6mm head *Original*

Original Commodore 64 Breadbin Case Screw

These are the stubby-looking 6.6mm diameter head screws used in most* breadbins for attaching the keyboard to the upper case (and fixing the two halves of the case together).
As these are original used parts they may have a little wear and tear.
Sold individually

* Note: Some breadbin cases used narrower screws - see the other screws listed below for suitable replacements.

Commodore 64 Breadbin Case Screw 6.6mm head - New

New Breadbin C64 / VIC20 / C16 Case / Keyboard Screw (6.6mm head, 3.5mm diameter thread)

For the outer case and inside to attach the keyboard to the upper section.
Note: Sometimes the narrow types were used instead - it seems completely random.
These are brand new replacements - same dimensions as originals.
Sold individually.

Commodore 64 keyboard screws - pack of 5 *Original*

Keyboard screws for Breadbin Commodore 64

These are the tiny gold-coloured screws that fix the keyboard PCB to the black plastic body.
From the springed-key type breadbin keyboard
Sold in packs of 5

Commodore 64 Narrow Case / Keyboard Screw - New

C64 narrow screw (breadbin case and keyboard) - New

For breadbin C64s that used narrower (5.5mm diameter head) screws
Where used, 3 hold the case together, and 8 fix the keyboard to the upper case
Also used in the VIC20 (sometimes the wider types were used instead - seems to be completely random)
Brand new replacement screws, sold individually.

Support bracket / crossbar for Space Bar - Type 1

Support bracket for Space Bar - Type 1

Metal cross bar that clips under the space bar.
Taken from a Type1 keyboard so suitable for C64C, and Breabins which have black cross-head plungers.
Note: Not suitable for Type 2 keyboards (the kind without springs under the main keys) as the cross bar is different on those.
Clean, no rust.