IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread

Chyros · 26 Jun 2018, 16:44

Felima wrote: ↑Heya I don't have more pictures but does not anyone know what model this keyboard is? Thanks

Late Dell Quietkey. If you're lucky it still has NMB dome with slider; if not, it's just a rubber dome board.

Felima · 26 Jun 2018, 18:42

Hello can someone identify this keyboard for me? Thank you.

davkol · 26 Jun 2018, 18:53

As the label says, it's "Typ 263.12". I have several similar-looking keyboards—made in Metra Blansko. Mine have quite interesting linear switches and PBT dyesubs.

Felima · 26 Jun 2018, 18:55

Oh thank you. It got din connector so I can actually use it on my computer. Thanks a lot

davkol · 26 Jun 2018, 19:26

Well, that depends, whether it uses AT, or XT (or other) protocol.

Felima · 26 Jun 2018, 19:27

I already ordered Soarer's converter so I think it will work.

Gamuholic · 27 Jun 2018, 06:26

mike52787 wrote: ↑
ScottPaladin wrote: ↑https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1983-N ... SwRhNbKVLK

Cortron Foam and Foil?
Most likely as you can see the capsense pads on the back of the pcb. if it was a magnetic valve version you would have 4 through hole pins.

I bought this keyboard, but I'm not sure what this switch is. It's very similar looking to ITW Magnetic Valve, but the slider is different. It's definitely not foam and foil, the slider pushes a metal contact.

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130rne · 28 Jun 2018, 17:54

Curious on this one. Just found out yesterday it has alps switches. Found it at Goowill awhile back for $1. Googled the brand, couldn't find anything. Suggestions/advice? I know almost nothing about specific keyboards.

Blaise170 · 28 Jun 2018, 19:12

For future reference, you can usually figure out who made a keyboard by looking up the FCC ID (LIA in this case belong to Unikey). Then a quick Google search returned this: wiki/Unikey_KB-7001.

EB3K · 29 Jun 2018, 08:45

I have a question. I know NEC PC-9800 has blue oval switches but theres varients like 9801R, 9801V, 9801U etc. Do all these also have NEC ovals?

00. · 29 Jun 2018, 09:42

v should have white, r should be cream, but as far as i know neither are confirmed to use them 100% of the time

constexpr · 01 Jul 2018, 06:27

What switches are these?

They were found on this board. I believe the OEM to be Focus as the board has a couple of their trademark features.

Chyros · 01 Jul 2018, 10:33

Yep, Focus dome with slider. It came on their 3rd-gen boards (FK-#200).

Bass · 02 Jul 2018, 01:12

Might as well ask since I still haven't fully identified this particular keyboard since I found it. Only thing I know definitively is that the switches are Alps SKCC Green, there are no model stickers anywhere on it.

constexpr · 02 Jul 2018, 01:56

Chyros wrote: ↑Yep, Focus dome with slider. It came on their 3rd-gen boards (FK-#200).

Thanks! Your “Dome with slider megareview” provided the rest of the info I needed. Much appreciated.

foxmancore · 02 Jul 2018, 11:23

Hey there, is this an one piece alps integrated dome switch? Board is a NEC PC8800. Thanks!

https://imgur.com/c0Tei21

Blaise170 · 02 Jul 2018, 15:37

foxmancore wrote: ↑Hey there, is this an one piece alps integrated dome switch? Board is a NEC PC8800. Thanks!

https://imgur.com/c0Tei21

Yes, and it feels awful too. Not so nice caps either.

701c · 03 Jul 2018, 17:38

Does anyone know what switches this keyboard uses? It is from an apollo computer. Thanks!

Noobmaen · 03 Jul 2018, 17:44

701c wrote: ↑Does anyone know what switches this keyboard uses? It is from an apollo computer. Thanks!

I'm not completely sure, but it looks like micro switch ST. Compare to this.

ScottPaladin · 05 Jul 2018, 18:17

I think this is likely to be a Mitsumi board. Does that seem right?

PlacaFromHell · 06 Jul 2018, 20:15

Alps switches?

Noobmaen · 06 Jul 2018, 20:21

ScottPaladin wrote: ↑
Spoiler:
I think this is likely to be a Mitsumi board. Does that seem right?

Yea looks like a Mitsumi KPQ-E99YC variation

Noobmaen · 06 Jul 2018, 20:22

PlacaFromHell wrote: ↑Alps switches?
Spoiler:

Should have SKCL green

PlacaFromHell · 06 Jul 2018, 20:32

Thanks!!

Darkshado · 07 Jul 2018, 05:51

Any ideas on this one? I suspect rubber dome, but can't quite find a match for it on the wiki. What about the windowed keys? Blockers too?

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xxhellfirexx · 07 Jul 2018, 06:53

Darkshado wrote: ↑Any ideas on this one? I suspect rubber dome, but can't quite find a match for it on the wiki. What about the windowed keys? Blockers too?
$_59.JPG

That is a rubber dome.
wiki/HP_C1429C

mannoso · 07 Jul 2018, 15:11

This look interessting, but I can't find any info about it. Any idea?

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rich1051414 · 07 Jul 2018, 17:18

Another Micro switch ST? Just guessing here, the cap profile looks similar.

mannoso · 07 Jul 2018, 18:12

rich1051414 wrote: ↑Another Micro switch ST? Just guessing here, the cap profile looks similar.

The seller sent me a picture. This is what the switch looks like:

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Blaise170 · 09 Jul 2018, 02:17

Looks like an MSX keyboard. Most MSX computers were rubber domes, as this appears to be.