Great/Interesting Finds

[hypkx]

OR

1. Get some alps keyboard

2. make some lines with a sharpie on the switches

3. claim its a ultra rare new discovered switch (no insult )

4. profit

[seebart]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-never-used- ... SwuxFYzxh3

Jesus christ

Apparently a new height in the Alps hype, I thought we saw the tip of the madness last year with the $600+ blue Alps I guess not. A Dell AT101 of all keboards for a grand... G T F O H ....

[//gainsborough]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Focus-2 ... SwTM5Y3TqU

super clean looking fk-2001

[Harshmallow]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Focus-2 ... SwTM5Y3TqU

super clean looking fk-2001

If anyone is interested in it for the possibility of blue alps - don't expect to find them in this. I have an even lower serial number, older model that still comes with White Alps. As far as I can tell, the board needs to have the AT/XT switch on the narrow top panel of the keyboard AND an extra sticker under the bottom right foot with dip switches to switch Caps Lock and Ctrl being under that flip-out foot - essentially a second dip switch block. And the blue alps models likely also don't have a serial number on their label at all, like Seebart's FK-2002 in the wiki.

The seller also adds this description to their listing:
Focus FK-2001 is a family of Alps SKCL/SKCM series and Alps clone keyboards from Focus Electronic for IBM PCs and compatibles. The original FK-2001 keyboard was XT/AT switchable, and used Alps SKCM Blue switches.

Note, they don't state that THEIR board comes with those switches, they don't actually indicate which switches their board has at all, nor do they show a picture.

*It does look like a very clean board however, and a great example of the FK-2001

[IKSLM]

...
Note, they don't state that THEIR board comes with those switches, they don't actually indicate which switches their board has at all, nor do they show a picture.

*It does look like a very clean board however, and a great example of the FK-2001

Well the third picture clearly shows white alps.

[Harshmallow]

...
Note, they don't state that THEIR board comes with those switches, they don't actually indicate which switches their board has at all, nor do they show a picture.

*It does look like a very clean board however, and a great example of the FK-2001

Well the third picture clearly shows white alps.

Hahah, I swear there were only 5 photos when I commented. Now I look crazy.

[//gainsborough]

I had a fun chat with the seller =) Asked them to pull a cap and take a pic!

[Chyros]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Focus-2 ... SwTM5Y3TqU

super clean looking fk-2001

If anyone is interested in it for the possibility of blue alps - don't expect to find them in this. I have an even lower serial number, older model that still comes with White Alps. As far as I can tell, the board needs to have the AT/XT switch on the narrow top panel of the keyboard AND an extra sticker under the bottom right foot with dip switches to switch Caps Lock and Ctrl being under that flip-out foot - essentially a second dip switch block. And the blue alps models likely also don't have a serial number on their label at all, like Seebart's FK-2002 in the wiki.

The seller also adds this description to their listing:
Focus FK-2001 is a family of Alps SKCL/SKCM series and Alps clone keyboards from Focus Electronic for IBM PCs and compatibles. The original FK-2001 keyboard was XT/AT switchable, and used Alps SKCM Blue switches.

Note, they don't state that THEIR board comes with those switches, they don't actually indicate which switches their board has at all, nor do they show a picture.

*It does look like a very clean board however, and a great example of the FK-2001

Pine white Alps, nice. And the board looks absolutely spotless. This is what I'd recommend to someone who would want to try out a proper Alps experience .

See, that detachable dust cover might seem strange and useless, but you'll find that because of it, 2001s tend to turn up cleaner on average than other boards .

[Lynx_Carpathica]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Translucent-Dou ... Sw8w1X~dmY
As far as I can remember, PBT is Extremely hard to dubleshoot isn't it?
Something's wrong about that price...

[Hypersphere]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zenith-Data-Sys ... SwB-1Y0z~5

Gonna guess green alps on this ZKB-2. How'd I do, Chyros?

Yes, I'd say green as well. Again, if someone gets it, let me know if I was right or wrong, please.
<snip>

I got this one. Just now unpacked it and set it up. Typing on it now, complete with the built-in "chirp" (which toggles with Alt-Backtick). Yes, SKCL green Alps. Doubleshot ABS caps. The board is in great shape. The keycaps are yellowed, but the case is practically white -- unusual for old Zenith boards.

My previous Zenith purchase was a Z-150 that arrived with the case and some keys smashed and in pieces -- the only part salvageable from the top case was the black label badge, which I intend to put on the ZB-2. The innards and the metal bottom are okay, so now I am looking for a top case, preferably with the black label intact.

[//gainsborough]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zenith-Data-Sys ... SwB-1Y0z~5

Gonna guess green alps on this ZKB-2. How'd I do, Chyros?

Yes, I'd say green as well. Again, if someone gets it, let me know if I was right or wrong, please.
<snip>

I got this one. Just now unpacked it and set it up. Typing on it now, complete with the built-in "chirp" (which toggles with Alt-Backtick). Yes, SKCL green Alps. Doubleshot ABS caps. The board is in great shape. The keycaps are yellowed, but the case is practically white -- unusual for old Zenith boards.

My previous Zenith purchase was a Z-150 that arrived with the case and some keys smashed and in pieces -- the only part salvageable from the top case was the black label badge, which I intend to put on the ZB-2. The innards and the metal bottom are okay, so now I am looking for a top case, preferably with the black label intact.

Nice! The only green alps board I have is a z-150 that I bought from luigi - but I still can't get it to work =( It makes me sad because I love typing on it.

[Tuntematon]

Who got the Focus FK-727? I was hoping to wait it out for a little while and make an offer later. Need to get one of these for my Focus collection. One day!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/282409775691?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

[Slom]

Green alps you say?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Heathkit-K ... 2422177856

Not enough green alps?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tektronix-RARE- ... 2310608540

Nec-PC-8801 ... nice keyboard
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nec-PC-8801-ori ... 2464401115

cool looking epson keyboard ... what switches does it have? 2nd gen fujitsu leaf spring
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Epson-K ... 2016909907

TELEX IBM clone -- Hall Effect?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Compatible- ... 2906258778

Honeywell Terminal -- Hall Effect!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honeywell-BCRU2 ... 2328483640
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honeywell-BCRU2 ... 2140766942
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honeywell-BCRU2 ... 2140766989

want to build you own alps numpad ... have a starter kit:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OLD-STOCK-A ... 2393958100

[//gainsborough]

Who got the Focus FK-727? I was hoping to wait it out for a little while and make an offer later. Need to get one of these for my Focus collection. One day!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/282409775691?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

>_< .... I need to stop spending money. I offered $175 and the seller accepted.

[Hypersphere]

SGI 9500900 $89.00 BIN

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Silicon ... 2362972705

[//gainsborough]

Green alps you say?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Heathkit-K ... 2422177856

That's the board I have, but with the normal black zenith badge. The problem is that one would also be a weird XT protocol, right?

Green alps you say?
cool looking epson keyboard ... what switches does it have?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Epson-K ... 2016909907

fujitsu leaf spring, maybe? Not sure, but it looks neat!

edit: now I'm almost positive that it is fujitsu leaf spring

[Tuntematon]

Who got the Focus FK-727? I was hoping to wait it out for a little while and make an offer later. Need to get one of these for my Focus collection. One day!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/282409775691?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

>_< .... I need to stop spending money. I offered $175 and the seller accepted.

I was thinking of making an offer in that range too. Just bought a couple high end Alps boards, both pretty costly. Couldn't do it! The 727 looks pretty decent, those switches might actually feel okay. If not, at least you've got a nice minty cable

[//gainsborough]

I was thinking of making an offer in that range too. Just bought a couple high end Alps boards, both pretty costly. Couldn't do it! The 727 looks pretty decent, those switches might actually feel okay. If not, at least you've got a nice minty cable

As long as it works, I'll probably be happy =)

[Chyros]

Green alps you say?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Heathkit-K ... 2422177856

That's the board I have, but with the normal black zenith badge. The problem is that one would also be a weird XT protocol, right?

Green alps you say?
cool looking epson keyboard ... what switches does it have?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Epson-K ... 2016909907

fujitsu leaf spring, maybe? Not sure, but it looks neat!

edit: now I'm almost positive that it is fujitsu leaf spring

It is FLS. That model has sprung up a few times recently. You can also tell by the pinout.

[Slom]

cool looking epson keyboard ... what switches does it have?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Epson-K ... 2016909907

fujitsu leaf spring, maybe? Not sure, but it looks neat!

edit: now I'm almost positive that it is fujitsu leaf spring

It is FLS. That model has sprung up a few times recently. You can also tell by the pinout.

Thanks FLS is still on my list to try ... but I'm sooooo over budget right now

[//gainsborough]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Zenith- ... SwCU1Y3aqh

REALLY clean looking XT z-150! More green alps!

[Slom]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Zenith- ... SwCU1Y3aqh

REALLY clean looking XT z-150! More green alps!

US shipping only

Could anyone proxy to Germany?

[//gainsborough]

You just said you were over budget!

[Slom]

I know

And I don't even like XT layout that much ... but that badge ...

[cumwagondeluxe]

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-Heath-Co ... 2353527837

Kind of not worth I guess considering the pingmasters are still available, but IMO this is way more aesthetic. Should be green SKCC alps

[taylorswiftttttt]

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[seebart]

I've never seen the Heathkit model HTX-10 here before that I can remember but that does not mean it's not possible to "teensy".

[XMIT]

Model F AT on SF Goodwill's eBay page!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182505928143

[cumwagondeluxe]

I've never seen the Heathkit model HTX-10 here before that I can remember but that does not mean it's not possible to "teensy".

Isn't pretty much any semi-conventional keyboard possible to teensy, provided you have the patience/time to trace the PCB and stuff? Not sure how it gets when it comes to non-contact switches, but I thought I remembered seeing a guide somewhere that made that claim.

[seebart]

Sure it's possible, I know nothing about that Heathkit HTX-10, this looks similair but there's no information either:

http://terminals-wiki.org/wiki/index.ph ... kit_HTX-10