Great/Interesting Finds

Chyros · 18 Feb 2016, 08:50

Blaise170 wrote: ↑
Chyros wrote: ↑
zeitg3ist wrote: ↑BTC-5050 XT in UK, looking pretty and clean
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BTC-MODEL-BTC ... SwzgRWxDo9
Almost certainly foam and foil since that's all BTC used back in those days, but pretty cool-looking anyway. I've had my eye on it, if it stays cheap I might pick it up .
The LEDs on the modifiers look just like Keytronic F&F.

Yeah, Key Tronic appears to have made their boards for them at the start (until they blatantly stole the idea and made their own F&F boards from then on xD).

Blaise170 · 18 Feb 2016, 18:21

Whoever posted those laptops, thanks! Actually got something really nice for a change. Keyboard has the Dolch type coloring to it (unfortunately seems pad-print) but it has dark Cherry MX Blues (these things feel 1000x nicer than modern switches) with amber Omron switches for the mods! This thing is very interesting.

Chyros · 18 Feb 2016, 18:24

Interesting! Do these MX Dark Blue differ in construction from normal MX Blue?

gogusrl · 18 Feb 2016, 18:28

There is a picture thread with something like this from a few months back. Can't search for it on mobile.

Prelim · 18 Feb 2016, 18:29

wow, first time seeing those! @@

Blaise170 · 18 Feb 2016, 18:32

I'll probably take the keyboard out in the next few days and take one of them apart to see how it differs, or if it was just a better moulding process by Cherry. These are the first Cherry MX switches that I've actually substantially liked.

photekq · 18 Feb 2016, 19:12

One of the only times I've seen a full board with those. Very nice. I'd love to get my hands on those and compare them to vintage blues.

Tuntematon · 18 Feb 2016, 19:16

Blaise170 wrote: ↑Whoever posted those laptops, thanks! Actually got something really nice for a change. Keyboard has the Dolch type coloring to it (unfortunately seems pad-print) but it has dark Cherry MX Blues (these things feel 1000x nicer than modern switches) with amber Omron switches for the mods! This thing is very interesting.

I was really close to getting it for myself but I'm trying to focus my keyboard funds on my main projects, so off to great finds it went. I'm glad it was worthwhile. Ironically, a good clicky MX switch is something I'd be very interested in. I'm curious to see more!

Wodan · 18 Feb 2016, 19:24

Blaise170 wrote: ↑Whoever posted those laptops, thanks! Actually got something really nice for a change. Keyboard has the Dolch type coloring to it (unfortunately seems pad-print) but it has dark Cherry MX Blues (these things feel 1000x nicer than modern switches) with amber Omron switches for the mods! This thing is very interesting.

Aw lucky you. I just got something similair but feels alot less special:
photos-f62/lcd-portable-computer-t12959.html

Ray · 18 Feb 2016, 19:43

snuci wrote: ↑
seebart wrote: ↑
Ratfink wrote: ↑25 NOS Micro Switch magnetic reed switches
http://www.ebay.com/itm/25PC-LOT-VINTAG ... Sw~OVWvOsx
Wow that's quite a rare find.
How can those be for a keyboard? There are screws on the top face and the contacts are exposed on the side.

That is what i thought as well. Also size and form remind me about a sort of limit switch.

Chyros · 18 Feb 2016, 19:48

Ray wrote: ↑How can those be for a keyboard? There are screws on the top face and the contacts are exposed on the side.

That is what i thought as well. Also size and form remind me about a sort of limit switch.[/quote]But still they really are a keyboard switch and the screws belong on it!

Here's the wiki page:

wiki/Micro_Switch_magnetic_reed

seebart · 18 Feb 2016, 19:53

That switch looks very much like the Micro Switch magnetic reed switch that pyrelink and myself found in our respective keyboards. I wrote "quite a rare find" because I imagine that these have not been manufactured in a long time. Old stock.

photos-videos-f64/honeywell-micro-switc ... tic%20reed

I have seen those vintage MX blues before Blaise170, awesome find. I used to think that the slider just looked darker in the picture. Of course you will have to add these to our Cherry MX page.

Crazy that they used Omron switches for the mods.

Wodan · 18 Feb 2016, 20:38

Anyone seen this before ? Mechanical ?
https://www.ebay.de/ulk/itm/201520123121

Muirium · 18 Feb 2016, 20:48

If it's anything like the 386 version I have, it'll be nice Alps doubleshots on not so amazing Alps discrete dome switches:

wiki/Zenith_Supersport_SX

The keyboard was a gift from the venerable Beardsmore. I don't have the rest of the computer.

Wodan · 18 Feb 2016, 20:53

Thanks, how could I not have found that article lol

Seller offered it to me for 58€ delivered in case anyone wants it. I'll pass ..
Too many keyboards already.

Tuntematon · 18 Feb 2016, 21:05

AEK II -- Poor picture quality, but it looks clean and unyellowed. Price is nothing special but maybe worth it if it's as good as it looks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Apple-C ... 1557077179

Muirium · 18 Feb 2016, 21:07

The unyellowed spacebar says it all. Looks great. I've got two in similar condition. Shy to nab the caps off them!

Tuntematon · 18 Feb 2016, 21:28

Yep, that ABS space bar is always a surefire indicator. For comparison, here's another Apple just posted from the same seller but with considerable yellowing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-ADB-App ... SwFNZWxiBP

u-ra · 18 Feb 2016, 21:29

The hell is this thing?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DSI-KB-8861-SMK ... SwhcJWN7pU

Same FCC ID as Strong Man KB-8861

Blaise170 · 18 Feb 2016, 21:44

Strong Man reused the same FCC ID on a bunch of their boards. DSI was one of their bigger buyers.

seebart wrote: ↑ I have seen those vintage MX blues before Blaise170, awesome find. I used to think that the slider just looked darker in the picture. Of course you will have to add these to our Cherry MX page. Crazy that they used Omron switches for the mods.

Already updated the pages for it.

tentator · 18 Feb 2016, 21:53

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Siemens-Nixdorf- ... 2296344549
looks cherry mx brown to me but not sure

and this olivetti I really like it because of the blue legend.. but not sure what they are, maybe pbt?
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Olivetti-M21-Por ... 2007806068

gogusrl · 18 Feb 2016, 22:07

If someone gets that Nixdorf I want to buy that badge.

Slom · 18 Feb 2016, 22:15

When 40% is to large: http://www.ebay.de/itm//322012399540

Crazy Canadian XXIV · 18 Feb 2016, 22:28

Slom wrote: ↑When 40% is to large: http://www.ebay.de/itm//322012399540

I'll bet Mu would like that!

Halvar · 18 Feb 2016, 22:33

44 € per switch

bubblebobbler · 18 Feb 2016, 22:33

Slom wrote: ↑When 40% is to large: http://www.ebay.de/itm//322012399540

this should be illegal.

Muirium · 18 Feb 2016, 22:35

Crazy Canadian XXIV wrote: ↑
Slom wrote: ↑When 40% is to large: http://www.ebay.de/itm//322012399540
I'll bet Mu would like that!

You lost your bet. I loathe modular stuff like separate function row keyboards. Look at all the wasted space around the edges of the chassis! If it hasn't got the alpha block, it's not a keyboard, it's an add-on. Anathema!

Engicoder · 18 Feb 2016, 22:46

What switches are these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/391386641136

Redmaus · 18 Feb 2016, 23:00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Apple-K ... SwL7VWiKB8

Orange alps board

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Apple-E ... SwUuFWuBFk

Apple extended keyboard

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Apple-M ... Swa-dWoJOL

Another AEK

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Keyboard- ... SwzhVWteqR

Pricey salmon alps(should be salmon)

EDIT:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rare-Pa ... SwKtVWxPWx

Rare legendary Apple keyboard with custom F keys

ohaimark · 18 Feb 2016, 23:08

It's either SPSTs, early Hi-Teks, or Magnetic Reeds. Doubt it's Honeywell Hall Effect. I'm only making those guesses based on the fact that it looks industrial.