Post #2369657

2026-05-04 16:13 UTC

hey fedi, offfer for you all. --- Edit: CLOSED --- this is an elretron penna. it&#39;s a wireless bluetooth keyboard that takes 2 AA batteries. I found that the bluetooth is pretty dodgy, and couldn&#39;t get it to reconnect after the first connection. It also probably needs a firmware update (because of the bluetooth issues I wasn&#39;t able to) HOWEVER, y&#39;all are smart folks! So, two offers, in order: 1. If someone thinks they can rehab this device, it&#39;s yours for cost of shipping* 2. (edit: there&#39;s at least one interested fixer, so this offer is not valid) If no one steps up to fix it, and someone wants the typewriter-style keycaps (one is missing the shiny border but they are otherwise in fine condition. Stanrd plus-shape cherry-style attachment point), they&#39;re yours for cost of shipping* Message me! I will keep this offer open for several days. If I hear from multiple folks, it will be a random draw. (If I hear from no one, offer is just indefinitely open) *If you&#39;re not sure what shipping would be, reach out and I will get you an estimate.

Replies (4)

@inherentlee@flipping.rocks 2026-05-04 16:23

I did a shipping estimate for Orlando FL which is the other corner of the country from me btw. If I find the *perfect* box, it is about $13. If I use a side-loading medium flat rate which is probably a lot easier, it is about $20

Open ##2500821
@moss@kind.social 2026-05-04 16:19

@inherentlee@flipping.rocks I really hope someone steps up to fix it, and/or someone else with a specific use or vision shows up but if literally no one else does I would add it to my art project queue & hopefully come up w a anachronistic antique anatomy something something

Open ##2500822
@dave@alvarado.social 2026-05-04 16:23

@inherentlee@flipping.rocks I'll take a crack at fixing it.

Open ##2500827
@lispi314@udongein.xyz 2026-05-04 16:29

@inherentlee@flipping.rocks I'm vaguely curious if I'll see a post about switching this over to USB with some component swapping in my timeline in some time.

Open ##2500829