Great/Interesting Finds

theGagne · 15 Dec 2013, 14:56

Alternatively, anyone know how I could convert these keys to MX? They are some of the coolest caps I've ever seen.

Muirium · 15 Dec 2013, 15:02

Those big old Stackpoles probably could take an adapter in their boxy stems. If someone were to make them, and you could handle the layout.

theGagne · 15 Dec 2013, 15:36

Underneath the stackpoles there's actually a large cross like a larger version of MX that the stackpoles connect to. Unfortunately they are too big and too shallow (close to the top of the cap) to fit on an MX stem.

Muirium · 15 Dec 2013, 15:43

The Stackpole mount in those caps is actually an adapter?

If so, that means you've a lot of room for any other kind of adapter to replace them. Maybe you could even put these guys on Topre. It's easier to adapt a cap with space inside than one with a big stem in it.

Monster-Toys · 15 Dec 2013, 18:49

http://www.ebay.de/itm/APPLE-2XVIDEOSCH ... 3a88e0347c

no clue what switches are in there but maybe someone finds it interesting anyway

(item description says:

for auction 2 Apple ADB video cut keyboards.
untested....
optical condition is ok....
no refund or guarantee)

kint · 15 Dec 2013, 19:05

the front one is a Apple design keyboard, regular rubberdome, caps might be Alps compatible depends where it was made. The one behind it looks like an AEK II so cream Alps most likely.

theGagne · 15 Dec 2013, 19:49

Muirium wrote:The Stackpole mount in those caps is actually an adapter?

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Some explanation so you're not confused. Most caps have only one stem obviously, which looks like the middle part of that key, with the black pole in stuck into it. I'm not sure what's up with this key that has 3 mounts, one of which is not a cross for some reason.

kbdfr · 17 Dec 2013, 18:38

If you're intrested in Cherry's G84-4100, you can buy one NIB for 14,75 EUR:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/201005247746
or 17 used/defective (4xUSB, 13xPS/2) for 39,95 EUR:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/281229014257

kint · 18 Dec 2013, 15:06

Old keyboard for presumably cheap. Looks like some kind of PC XT layout, can't spot more because of the dust cover above it. Description says, "everything apart from the crossed out items still available". Take a look here: http://www.ebay.de/itm/261354876313?ssP ... 1436.l2649

rodtang · 18 Dec 2013, 16:47

kint wrote:Take a look here: http://www.ebay.de/itm/261354876313?ssP ... 1436.l2649

Amstrad keyboard, most likely some bad linear switch.

Floating.Point · 19 Dec 2013, 09:10

I just noticed the "IBM System 3 Model 10 Terminal 3277" (that was taken down) has been relisted.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1969-72 ... 4acdac29e7

guilleguillaume · 19 Dec 2013, 09:48

The seller took down the listing but it was an interesting keyboard:

http://www.ebay.es/itm/201000959165?ssP ... 1423.l2649

mintberryminuscrunch · 19 Dec 2013, 09:54

guilleguillaume wrote:The seller took down the listing but it was an interesting keyboard:

http://www.ebay.es/itm/201000959165?ssP ... 1423.l2649

someone must have BIN'ed it

002 · 19 Dec 2013, 10:02

http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h183539719 (green Alps)
http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e145926577 (blue Alps)

BimboBB · 19 Dec 2013, 12:55

mintberryminuscrunch wrote:
guilleguillaume wrote:The seller took down the listing but it was an interesting keyboard:

http://www.ebay.es/itm/201000959165?ssP ... 1423.l2649
someone must have BIN'ed it

yep, its even written in the description: to all gamblers and snipers....i got a offer about EUR 20 and let it go!

snoopy · 19 Dec 2013, 13:29

SSK in Ireland:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/171195804403

Muirium · 19 Dec 2013, 14:09

Yup. They're pretty rare over here. Halvar picked up the last one to show up on Ebay in Europe, a terminal SSK from England, on my tip!

tinnie · 19 Dec 2013, 15:34

Oh. That's wheybags on dt. So.. umm..hmm..

Halvar · 20 Dec 2013, 01:47

Muirium wrote:Yup. They're pretty rare over here. Halvar picked up the last one to show up on Ebay in Europe, a terminal SSK from England, on my tip!

True, and it's my daily driver at home. Good luck everyone!

skrsh3r · 29 Dec 2013, 12:19

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Orginal-Cherry-D ... 2a35b82d55

Probably older thick dyesubs.

IvanIvanovich · 29 Dec 2013, 17:29

SAD model would have dyesub yes. Look like seller has a couple of them.

photekq · 30 Dec 2013, 00:12

Nothing too great, but if anyone is looking for a UK ISO doubleshot set...
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a23 ... 6044617724

guilleguillaume · 30 Dec 2013, 01:03

I didn't know who to share this with since I can't remember who wanted one so here you go:

Alcatel MMK 4049 Keyboard Cherry MX Black

127001 · 30 Dec 2013, 05:51

IBM 5251 Beam Spring (not cheap but I thought it fair):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-5251-Displa ... 0895940606

mr_a500 · 30 Dec 2013, 07:08

127001 wrote:IBM 5251 Beam Spring (not cheap but I thought it fair):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-5251-Displa ... 0895940606

That seller has been trying to sell that keyboard for quite a while. It didn't sell at $99 (I offered $50) and now he has inexplicably nearly doubled the price. Maybe he has been reading about xwhatsit's controller and expects higher demand for beam springs.

kbdfr · 30 Dec 2013, 11:24

guilleguillaume wrote:I didn't know who to share this with since I can't remember who wanted one so here you go:

Alcatel MMK 4049 Keyboard Cherry MX Black

This exact keyboard had been offered here on DT:
http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/ ... t6612.html
before being put for sale in October on eBay where it sold for 56 EUR:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/190937792719?&orig_cvip=true
It now has been relisted after obviously the sale was not finalized.

foxtrott · 30 Dec 2013, 17:29

guilleguillaume wrote:I didn't know who to share this with since I can't remember who wanted one so here you go:

Alcatel MMK 4049 Keyboard Cherry MX Black

the current auction is from me
anyone interested?
I can cancel the auction if desired.
I do not care.

IvanIvanovich · 30 Dec 2013, 20:03

I think you would have more luck if you sold just the doubleshot and parted out the switch. That model of keyboard is pretty much useless since it uses some terminal protocol for special Alcatel phone center thin client. People more inclined to buy keycap for good price without having to pay expensive shipping. I just sold set of mine that was very very shiny for $40.

scottc · 31 Dec 2013, 01:23

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-Key ... 1363704539

Lovely Model F XT in the US for $80 USD buy it now. Free shipping for US people too!

edit: Ha, I broke the forum spy with my long link.

Should be fixed now.

Josh · 31 Dec 2013, 15:09

IvanIvanovich wrote:I think you would have more luck if you sold just the doubleshot and parted out the switch. That model of keyboard is pretty much useless since it uses some terminal protocol for special Alcatel phone center thin client. People more inclined to buy keycap for good price without having to pay expensive shipping. I just sold set of mine that was very very shiny for $40.

agree