Amiga Hi-Tek (German) Keyboard, Amiga 500+ case, Raspberry Pi fitting kit

About this deal

This bundle is aimed at retro computing enthusiasts and hobbyists who want to build a Raspberry Pi-powered Amiga emulator inside an authentic Amiga shell. The Hi-Tek keyboard is a true mechanical keyboard with a separate switch for each key, nicknamed "space invaders" because of the distinctive shape of its switches. This same switch type can be found in some very early and quite rare Amiga 500s, and those A500s fitted with Hi-Tek switches are believed to be the German-made "chicken lips" variety. The keyboard is listed as for parts or not working, so buyers should expect faults and test accordingly. Raspberry Pi fitting kits of this type are available for the Amiga 500 and 500+. The concept allows enthusiasts to fit a Raspberry Pi inside the original Amiga case without destructively modifying the hardware, taking advantage of the considerable space left once the original motherboard is removed. A keyboard adapter can then be used to connect the original Amiga keyboard to the Raspberry Pi via USB. The result is a PiMiga-style build that retains the classic Amiga look and feel. Ideal for hobbyists comfortable with DIY retro builds, or those sourcing spare parts.