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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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Badge for breadbin C64 - C= Commodore 64 Rainbow

Commodore 64 Breadbin "Rainbow" Badge

Original metal Commodore 64 rainbow badge in very good condition.
Salavaged part - not mint condition, but there are no paint chips or major scratches.
Dimensions 109mm x 10.8mm (please check your case - as the badge recess can vary)
Supplied with fresh double-sided tape on back ready to peel and apply to case.

Commodore 64 Metal Power Badge

Original C64 breadbin "Power" badge in very good condition
As it is very difficult to attach fresh double-sided tape evenly due to the hole for the power LED, these badges are best attached with a tiny spot of glue

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 - 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.

Spring from Commodore C64 breadbin and C64C keyboard

Suitable for breadbin Type1 keyboard (3 or 5mm plunger) and C64C
Fractionally longer than an original Type3 spring but these can still be used in those keyboards..
Note: Not suitable for the Space Bar - these use a longer spring.
Good condition

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 where available.

CLR/HOME

CTRL

RETURN

RESTORE

Run/Stop

;

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.)

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.

CTRL

RESTORE

ShfLock

RunStop

;

RETURN

F5/f6

SHIFT

CurUp/Dn

CursL/R

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

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.

CTRL

Restore

Sh lock

;

Return

Shift

CursL/R

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

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

CTRL

Restore

F3/f4

S.Lock

;

Return

Shift

CursLR

CursUP

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

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).

INST DEL

CTRL

^ (pi)

Restore

RunStop

ShftLock

;

F5/F6

SHIFT

CursUD

Curs LR

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

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

Restore

RunStop

ShLock

;

Return

F5/F6

Shift

CursLR

Shift

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

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.

ClrHome

InsDel

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!

Breadbin Keyboard - 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.

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).
Original part, used but good condition.

Breadbin Keyboard Clip for C64 Space Bar

Space Bar clip for C64 breadbin keyboard

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 (space bar's retaining metal bar clipped in at the front).
Sold individually.

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.

Breadbin Shift Lock Key Switch for "Type 2" keyboard (salvaged)

Circular body shift lock switch, usually attached with yellow wires
For breadbin C64 keyboards with white plungers (no springs, except space bar)
Will not fit 'Type 1' breadbin keyboards or the C64C's keyboard.

Breadbin Shift Lock Key Switch for "Type 3" keyboard (salvaged)

For breadbin C64 keyboards that have slotted plungers only

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 (note: this is longer than other key springs), plunger and metal bracket (with white supports)
Grade 1 condition - no obvious damage
Note: As with the other breadbin keys I sell, the plunger fitting will be suited to either 3mm or 5mm plungers at random - the correct type for the key is supplied should you need to replace yours.

Space bar for C64 keyboard - Type 2

Very good condition
For the C64 'breadbin' keyboards which only have a spring under the space bar and no other keys (white plungers)
Includes: Space bar, spring, plunger, bubble contact and metal bracket.

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 Commodore 64 Breadbin Case Screw (6.6mm head, 3.5mm diameter thread)

As above except 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
Brand new replacement screws, sold individually.

Space bar plastic insert from C64 / C64C

Spare bar plastic insert clip

Pushes into the space bar to hold the metal support bar
The same type appears to be used for the breadbin and C64C's space bar (those that have the common black, cross-point type plungers, I've not yet confirmed with the slotted or white plunger types)
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.
Clean, no rust.