DataSaab keyboard from an old Alfaskop 3700 terminal

David

30 Jul 2019, 23:02

For sale, old Datasaab keyboard with the famous Clare-Pendar SF 5101 switches. Keyboard is in good condition, but if the keyboard still works is unknown, probably a smarter guy than me can test that and use the keyboard ;). Found this on my attic and don't know what to do with it. I did some research and asked some people and in the end I ended up here for selling the keyboard.

At an old swedis forum I got a reaction from the designer from the keyboard, this was what he said:

"The keyboard was designed by me at the time. The key-swiches were using a Reed-element which were operated via the key which were holding a small magnet. The keyboard had a built in loudspeaker which gave a click-sound at each keystroke, to simulate the sound of a traditional typewriter, as a feedback. The keyboard was the first Stansaab keyboard designed with a LSI-circuit. These keyboards were produced in several thousend units and were very reliable.
/Matts Pettersson"

From another person, I heard that this keyboard was well known to smoke a bit when used heavily. This was caused by RIFA that was beneath the keyboard, however, this was not unhealthy and the keyboard did not get broken due to this. Don't know much about that, but it is a funny detail.

I don't know what to do with the keyboard further, so I decided to sell it. Here in the Netherlands not many persons want to have this keyboard, so I decided to make an add here, hopefully with more success ;). If you interested or just want more information, I'd like to hear from you!Image
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listofoptions

30 Jul 2019, 23:04

sure! im in the states, but here's a PM note (ill take care of shipping too)

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snacksthecat
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31 Jul 2019, 00:04

listofoptions wrote:
30 Jul 2019, 23:04
sure! im in the states, but here's a PM note (ill take care of shipping too)
Based on your last project, I can't wait to see you bring this thing to life!

listofoptions

31 Jul 2019, 00:11

i still have to finish version two of the converter for that 029, bills and other projects have been cutting into my free cash flow. need me a raise like yesterday.

David

02 Aug 2019, 12:02

Back to above1

David

11 Aug 2019, 21:18

Back to above!

David

23 Aug 2019, 06:48

Back to above!

listofoptions

16 Sep 2019, 22:28

I'll have to give this a pass for now! super sorry i haven't responded in a while, work got stupid busy, etc... snacks go ahead if you want this!

David

06 Oct 2019, 05:15

Back to above!

David

23 Oct 2019, 09:50

Back to above!

MMcM

28 Oct 2019, 04:27

Is there a keycap missing? Maybe USM (Un-Solicited Message?).

David

28 Oct 2019, 12:50

MMcM wrote:
28 Oct 2019, 04:27
Is there a keycap missing? Maybe USM (Un-Solicited Message?).
Indeed one keycap missing, but I am not sure which one this is.

David

18 Nov 2019, 06:06

Up to above!

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wadeak78

20 Nov 2019, 09:16

PM'd

Aetasserenus

28 Feb 2020, 20:41

Hey David'

Really nice find. I'm currently working on a computer build utilizing some old Swedish radar equipment as a case. I was just thinking that I should try finding a vintage Swedish keyboard to go with it. If this is still available I might be interested, I have no idea if I will be able to get that thing running but I'm sure the wonderful folks in this forum could help me out.

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