[Coco] Coco KB membrane replacement

[RWAP Software]

That seems excessive - but it depends on how many membranes you would 
order.  The majority of the cost of setting up a new membrane production 
is the initial laying out and graphics.  Most membrane manufacturers 
also price themselves out of the market because they are not interested 
in small production runs.

If I had an actual membrane I could always ask the manufacturer I use 
here in the UK.  The problem is knowing how many to order - 
realistically you are talking of a production run of at least 250 
membranes to make it worthwhile from a cost basis.  Judging by the lack 
of interest when I have asked about Coco membranes in the past, I guess 
it would take 10-12 years to sell that many!

Rich Mellor RWAP Software www.rwapsoftware.co.uk www.sellmyretro.com

On 2017-05-14 06:56, RETRO Innovations wrote:
> Thanks to Ron Klein, I think I found a way to put new membranes on Coco 
> KBs.
> 
> Yay!
> 
> Less good news:  $61.00 a KB :-(
> 
> I'll see if I can find a better price, but perhaps others can check as
> well.  The key is to look for "flexible PCBs".  The size is 12" by 12"
>  Many PCB manufacturers offer flexible PCB options.
> 
> So, I guess the question is:  At what price does it make sense to
> repair a KB versus just parting out another machine?
> 
> Jim
> 
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