IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread

[Muirium]

That was fast... looks like I have come to the right place after a long time of looking for my lovely keyboard.

I took a look on the suggestions here (Mitsumi, Aristotle, Chyros donations)... but it seems I had something different.

The keybard I had was very soft in touch and silent... buttery and light as Muirium put it. When you type, it feels like cutting through hot butter with knife (as we say in German).

Is it possible that it was some kind of rubberdome?

But yes, you're right. I found a KB-5193R with clicky Cherry MX Blue switches. So "R" is not for rubberdome.

It really sounds like a board with these:

wiki/Mitsumi_miniature_mechanical

But in good condition.

[Habakuks]

It really sounds like a board with these:

wiki/Mitsumi_miniature_mechanical

But in good condition.

This one, right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tum8hoa1YOY

Too loud, actually...

[Muirium]

They sound nothing like that in a chicony chassis. Watch chyros’s vid I linked earlier.

Chassis make all the difference. Everything is meaty in a thicc one.

Edit: Actually they sound little like chyros’s vid either. His mic is too close. All thump, no switch. They’re actually quite subtle. Even a Topre will sound like a racket if you mic it from the table.

[Habakuks]

Aahh, yes, that might be the reason

I'll give it a try and buy one.

Thanks, Muririum and others.

Great forum!

Edit: The more I watch typing videos with this switch, the more I think you're right.

[morbid42]

Anyone know what's this keyboard used for, the model is RT8756L with white linear spaceinvaders

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[Pwrtn]

Anyone can ID these switches? The windowed caps are really throwing me off.

[Obscure]

I asked a friend to bring any keyboard from his Tokyo trip.
Well, one piece more for the collection, I guess I never will bring it back to service.
Any idea, what this one was made for? Thank you for infos, cheers

[TNT]

Anyone can ID these switches? The windowed caps are really throwing me off.

Looks a lot like a Bondwell/Omron board: https://imgur.com/a/Mif2Tky; https://imgur.com/a/mCGfsa8. I used to own one of those which had some excellent amber Omrons in them. Might be worth checking this one out.

[jsheradin]

I asked a friend to bring any keyboard from his Tokyo trip.
Well, one piece more for the collection, I guess I never will bring it back to service.
Any idea, what this one was made for? Thank you for infos, cheers

It's an NEC PC-98 board of some sort. Likely NMB dome with slider. TMK supports the protocol.

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[Pwrtn]

Anyone can ID these switches? The windowed caps are really throwing me off.

Looks a lot like a Bondwell/Omron board: https://imgur.com/a/Mif2Tky; https://imgur.com/a/mCGfsa8. I used to own one of those which had some excellent amber Omrons in them. Might be worth checking this one out.

Thank you for the tip, I have it with me now and yes, it has amber Omrons. They seem clean on the outside but the feel is not very good, kinda mushy. Will try deep cleaning when I make some time.

[clickandthock]

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Thanks!

[jsheradin]

Thanks!

Philips torsion spring by the looks of it.

[clickandthock]

Thanks!

Philips torsion spring by the looks of it.

That make sens!!! Thanks !

[hellothere]

Anyone can ID these switches? The windowed caps are really throwing me off.

Looks a lot like a Bondwell/Omron board: https://imgur.com/a/Mif2Tky; https://imgur.com/a/mCGfsa8. I used to own one of those which had some excellent amber Omrons in them. Might be worth checking this one out.

Thank you for the tip, I have it with me now and yes, it has amber Omrons. They seem clean on the outside but the feel is not very good, kinda mushy. Will try deep cleaning when I make some time.

As I currently own two amber Omron keyboards, I'll first say that they are excellent clicky switches and can feel absolutely fantastic. The second thing is that if you find a couple switches aren't working properly, check out this thread.

As far as I can tell, you can't open the switch plate. You also have to desolder the switch to open it.

[Lalaland124]

Anyone have an idea? Siemens or Robotran would be my guess..

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[dancingtara]

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What switches this could have?
Note that box doesn't fit the keyboard.
It says Acer 6311-N

[John Doe]

What switches this could have?

wiki/Acer_switch

[dancingtara]

wiki/Acer_switch

I think so. Awfully sounds like Alps but very dirty sounding. Was afraid of pulling off the keycaps because I don't have a wire puller in hand.

[Meowmaritus]

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What switches this could have?
Note that box doesn't fit the keyboard.
It says Acer 6311-N

I have one of these it's indeed Acer switch. Mine has the slightly better old version of the switches so maybe yours will too

[guidemetothelight]

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Anyone has any info on that keyboard ?

Especially Switch Type?

I have a chance to get it for free but i have to drive a fair bit to get it , wondering if its worth it

[mmm]

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Anyone has any info on that keyboard ?

Especially Switch Type?

I have a chance to get it for free but i have to drive a fair bit to get it , wondering if its worth it

Looks like a Compaq KB-9968 (rubber dome, possibly a boring one?)

[guidemetothelight]

Looks like a Compaq KB-9968 (rubber dome, possibly a boring one?)

Ah ok , thanks for clarifying.

Its from a bin of Electronic Scrap , but all Boards look to be Rubber domes , maybe theres a G80 3000 with lasered keycaps in there , but thats not worth the 60 km drive.

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[OleVoip]

Anyone have an idea? Siemens or Robotran would be my guess..

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Definitely Robotron — Siemens put such top-hat caps only on low-profile switches.

[guidemetothelight]

Anybody got any clue ?

Cant find anything in the web , FCC ID isnt on the DT Wiki List.

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[Polecat]

Anybody got any clue ?

Cant find anything in the web , FCC ID isnt on the DT Wiki List.

Samsung rubber dome.

https://telcontar.net/KBK/Keycombo/keyboard?id=214

[guidemetothelight]

Samsung rubber dome.

https://telcontar.net/KBK/Keycombo/keyboard?id=214

Thanks ! Pretty cool website

[justin423]

Wyse Ultimate???

https://imgur.com/a/CPo8PQq

I am looking for a Wyse with a 10 pin DIN to pair with my Wyse-50 terminal. (going to try and use it with on an Odroid HC4)
But this one doesn't have a part #.

I want to spend like 40-50 bucks, but that seems impossible because it seems everyone took those old Wyse's and separated them.

[guidemetothelight]

Any Idea on that one ?

Very few Numbers on the back / branding.

Please Keyboard Wizards, share your knowledge.

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[Polecat]

Any Idea on that one ?

Very few Numbers on the back / branding.

Please Keyboard Wizards, share your knowledge.

Datacomp DFK-501F, Futaba MA switches:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324709565404

wiki/Datacomp_DFK-501F/502F

[guidemetothelight]

Datacomp DFK-501F

Impressive , thank you.
Since iam limiting my collection to Alps , MX , One Model M & hopefully some topre in the future, not for me.