IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread

[Muirium]

Well, maybe if I remap the Lock key ...

One of the patents listed on the label is about host configurable repeat rates. Safe to say the protocol probably doesn't send up/down codes let alone shift/ctrl states. For anything more than simple typing you'd be stuck doing a controller swap if you want to use it with a modern PC.

the kind of simple typing that doesnt even include capitalisation/

i can live without capital letters

shifted symbols are decadent and depraved1

[hellothere]

the caps lock mod adds an extra 25% to the price punctuation adds an extra 30% i did buy the symbols mod<>-!@#$%

[fohat]

i can live without capital letters

Then how do you enter passwords where capital letters are required?

[hellothere]

copy/paste from teh intarwebz takes a little extra time but i saved a lot of money not having an or key so its completely worth it

[hejj1]

Greetings, try to do only info, but i know im pretty lucky

Most of keyboards cost is 2$, POS keyboard,Futaba switch keyboard (Focus?dunno), 1 cherry g80-1000 for free. Buy used on local craiglist analog sites, in few locations, in different conditions

Tryin to do in "info from inside/outside board,photoes,questions to community"

1st time poster,longtimelurker, above a year in MK lurking.

Repeat boards in link:

Chicony K8-5161 (Focus-futaba switches WKL)

Fullmark MX clone switch? K8-5191

G80-3000HAMRB

GigaTms KB390 ps/2 POS keyboard

Qtronix QX-601R

KU6-SG-1000 supergate

KU6-SG-1000

https://imgur.com/a/YnTEwlU

PS - Community,thx for all, keep going

[Lalaland124]

I know that I should know this switch but I can't seem to remember the name..

Spoiler:

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[zrrion]

looks like datanetics DC 50

[coolrainbow20]

Does someone knows what this switch is? I've looked through the wiki, but couldn't find anything lookalike.

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This is from the "Canon Typemate 10" electrical typewriter
Typing feel is linear and in my opinion a bit less travel than of cherry mx, also feels a bit stiff.
Spacebar seems to have some sort of lubricant.

[hellothere]

Probably a variation on wiki/SMK_Discrete_Dome. When I was looking for "Typemate," Google automagically added "Typestar" to my search.

Otherwise, my guess would be a Foam and Foil switch.

[coolrainbow20]

Probably a variation on wiki/SMK_Discrete_Dome. When I was looking for "Typemate," Google automagically added "Typestar" to my search.

Otherwise, my guess would be a Foam and Foil switch.

The Typemate 10 looks even very similar like the Typestar, but also different in it's own way.

This is interesting, since the SMK Discrete Dome switch is only available in tactile and clicky version. This is a linear version, so I believe it's a different design then. Maybe I will open it up and look more deeper.

Also it can't be a Foam and Foil switch because, according to the wiki, they have no capacity for an internal return spring but there is an internal spring present.

[Polecat]

Four pin Alps switch?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/255382411217

[hellothere]

wiki/Alps_SKFR/SKFS_series
"Alps Low Profile" SKFR/SKFS Series

[Polecat]

wiki/Alps_SKFR/SKFS_series
"Alps Low Profile" SKFR/SKFS Series

Thank you! That's my "something new" for today.

[hellothere]

I've been slightly interested in trying them. The Wiki lists the Apple Adjustable Keyboard as having white SKFS switches. I think that's probably the most recognizable model keyboard with them.

I did own an Apple Adjustable Keyboard, back when they were first available. I remember absolutely nothing else about them.

[Polecat]

I've been slightly interested in trying them. The Wiki lists the Apple Adjustable Keyboard as having white SKFS switches. I think that's probably the most recognizable model keyboard with them.

I did own an Apple Adjustable Keyboard, back when they were first available. I remember absolutely nothing else about them.

It's also listed for the Macway TP-997KB-J ("one key", doesn't say which one and the reference link is dead). That keyboard is related to the Strongman MacOS keyboard I just bought. But the only odd key is the Mac power switch, which is an Omron on mine. I have a couple photos of the Macway, but none showing the switches with the caps removed. Guessing it's probably the power switch on the Macway. I have a couple Strongman SMK-8112SU (USB) with a Mac power switch, but I think those had something odd with a square stem. Hmmm...

[hellothere]

Archive.org link. Really small pic, but I think you're right: the power on switch is a black SKFR with Alps mount. The rest are SKCM black, based on some other pics of the Macway I found.

[Polecat]

Thanks again! Good reference, with another photo of the switch's internals further down the page. The Strongman 8112 doesn't have an SKFR/SKFS for the power switch, so I don't have one here.

[dovenyi]

I obtained a Hungarian TKI keyboard, part of the Orion ADP-2052 terminal. Here is a write-up with some photos.
The switch clearly states it's Rafi but it's nothing like the Rafi variants in the wiki:

Any tips? The terminal was made in 1983.

[jsheradin]

I obtained a Hungarian TKI keyboard, part of the Orion ADP-2052 terminal. Here is a write-up with some photos.
The switch clearly states it's Rafi but it's nothing like the Rafi variants in the wiki:

Any tips? The terminal was made in 1983.

RAFI RC 72

Looks very similar to this board which is linked on that page.

[dovenyi]

Awesome, thanks. It looks like those are the exact same switches.

[Rit]

Anyone have an idea of what these keycaps are for? (Mainly number pad side) I have three keyboards like this that I want to sell, but not sure if anyone will buy them, unless I change them out.

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Thanks!

[kbdfr]

Anyone have an idea of what these keycaps are for? (Mainly number pad side) […]

They are obviously diacritics.

[Palatino]

My feeling is they will sell as someone will find them useful or beautiful. If they don’t, I’d be interested in taking just the keycaps off your hands. And if anyone has some Greek IBM caps, I’d love them too.

[Palatino]

Anyone have an idea of what these keycaps are for? (Mainly number pad side) I have three keyboards like this that I want to sell, but not sure if anyone will buy them, unless I change them out.

Keyboard1.jpg


Thanks!

Also, you must surely have set a record: you registered in Jan 2015 and this is your first post over seven years later. You win the Lurker Trophy!

[Muirium]

Lurker No More

Nicely done!

As for the diacritically blessed keyboard: Kbdfr answered the what, not the why. (I'm sure he'll point out this was in fact the letter, if not the spirit, of the question.) Well, I can't say I know, either, but it certainly looks made for someone who writes in diacritically diverse languages like Turkish, but even more so. Maybe for working with multiple exotic scripts, like language studies at a university?

I like the Thorn þ

[thefarside]

Stupid question. For custom layouts like that are different character codes sent or does software on the PC/terminal perform the translation? I’m curious what happens if you connect that to a windows PC and start using the numpad.

[Muirium]

My bet is it shows up as standard (or IBM terminal standard) layout, and the numpad registers as numbers like usual. I could be wrong, but I don’t expect so!

[Rit]

My feeling is they will sell as someone will find them useful or beautiful. If they don’t, I’d be interested in taking just the keycaps off your hands. And if anyone has some Greek IBM caps, I’d love them too.

Thanks for the input! If they don't sell, You'll be the first to know!

Anyone have an idea of what these keycaps are for? (Mainly number pad side) I have three keyboards like this that I want to sell, but not sure if anyone will buy them, unless I change them out.

Keyboard1.jpg


Thanks!

Also, you must surely have set a record: you registered in Jan 2015 and this is your first post over seven years later. You win the Lurker Trophy!

Yeah, a friend got me into mechanical keyboards 7 years ago but it was short-lived due to life getting in the way. I have 10 IBM-Model M' s to clean up and sell in storage and am just starting to do it.

Also, if anyone has the bandwidth, I could use help pricing out these things!

[Rit]

Stupid question. For custom layouts like that are different character codes sent or does software on the PC/terminal perform the translation? I’m curious what happens if you connect that to a windows PC and start using the numpad.

I ordered a soarer's converter cable and I'll find out and let you know!

[june bug]

anyone recognize this switch? it was from an ebay listing a few days ago

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275203116765?s ... 7675.l2557