Development of Keyboard F article

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SneakyRobb
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24 Sep 2023, 22:49

Hi,

Posting on behalf of Richard Hunter (Dick) Harris the attached article about the IBM Keyboard F development.


"Development of the IBM
Keyboard F

Abstract: The development history that led to the IBM Keyboard F is
chronicled. Keyboard specifications are established. Development
motivation and development methodology that was used at each
design iteration are described.

Dick Harris"



Robb


Videos of switches in article.
Origami
https://youtu.be/dnsUGIqZfvk

Keyboard B
https://youtube.com/shorts/w2ARkp_o_bE

Keyboard F
https://youtube.com/shorts/DqgJJsbQ4H4
Attachments
Development of Keyboard F 230923.pdf
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fohat
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25 Sep 2023, 15:59

Whoa!
Thank you!

kshopper2084

27 Sep 2023, 19:07

Amazing! Thanks to you and esp. Dick!

Laurafranklin

07 Oct 2023, 14:29

Thanks to both of you, and wondering to know where should I get start.

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XMIT
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08 Oct 2023, 15:05

Are you by chance in contact with the Computer History Museum? They love to archive exactly this sort of thing.

Dick Harris

13 Oct 2023, 16:08

I was not aware of the Computer History Museum. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. I'll contact them. Thanks.

Ellipse

19 Oct 2023, 02:04

Terrific! Thanks for sharing this.

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