USB Keyboard Shield for VT100: PCB and other components

In this post, I will describe how to obtain the PCB and necessary components for the shield.

PCB

I have a few extra PCBs of the shield (board only, no components included, see the picture above). If you would like to try one, please let me know using the form on this page.

Or, you can place an order with PCB fabs, using the Gerber file.

Other Components

I updated the BOM on GitHub repo for easy procurement.

The list of the components for the shield is found on page 1 of the BOM. If you purchase them from Mouser, the cost is around $14.

The list of the parts required outside the shield (Arduino Uno, USB Host Shield, keyboard plug/cable and connector) is on page 2 of the BOM. If purchased via Amazon, the total cost of these four items will be about $40. 

The price info above is just FYI. Taxes and shipping fees are not included. 

How to Build

Once you get all the components, please follow the instruction on Readme. If you have any questions about the shield, please let me know.