Request for AEK restoration ideas/help

[eXeP]

So I recently bought this good looking japanese AEK :

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However, upon closer inspection, the board is absolutely rusted to rot:

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So, is this salvageable? Should I consider designing and manufacturing a new plate? I'm guessing the pcb/electronics are probably in quite the bad condition too, but haven't checked yet.

Would you recommend just salvaging the switches and keycaps and doing an alps tkl build instead?

[KeebMeUp]

I have spare AEK parts if needed. Located in the USA. Send me a DM if you would like a replacement plate and/or a PCB/Case.

Example of a plate I can send out to you:

[jsheradin]

Plates can usually be sanded back and painted unless they're really rusty. Biggest issue I've had on corroded boards is definitely the switches. Worth popping a few open to see how bad they are.

Spoiler:

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[eXeP]

Thanks for the replies! Shipping from USA is unfortunately impossible for me for the next 6 months due to my life situation, so I'll try to salvage it first.

The switches feel pretty good so I'm hopeful, but in worst case I have some donor switchplates from salmons and isopropanol.

Does anyone have any recommendations for adb converter repos for arduino pro micros? There seem to be at least a few different.

[Bjerrk]

The TMK (and QMK as far as I recall) adb_usb converter firmware works flawlessly for me (and has lots of nifty features)