Radio Shack TRS-80 Model I

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Radio Shack TRS-80 Model I

Model no.	TRS-80 Model 1
FCC ID	N/A
Branding	Radio Shack
Manufacturer	Tandy
Layouts	Model 1 specific
Keyswitches	Alps SKCC Cream Hi-Tek High Profile
Interface	proprietary

The TRS-80 Model 1 computer had more than one key switch mechanism during its production lifetime. Two examples include keyboards that consist of Alps SKCC Cream and Hi-Tek High Profile key switches.

Gallery

Alps version

Some ICs are dated 1979.

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  Alps keyboard

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  Alps keycaps removed

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  Alps keyboard mechanism top

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  Alps keyboard mechanism bottom (top)

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  Alps keyboard marked "Alps Japan" in ink

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  Alps keyboard components

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  Alps key switches and keycaps profile

Hi-Tek version

The ICs are dated 1978, while the keyboard PCB is marked 1979.

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  Hi-Tek keycaps removed

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  Hi-Tek keyboard mechanism top

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  Hi-Tek keyboard mechanism bottom (top)

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  Hi-Tek keyboard markings

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  Hi-Tek keyboard components

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  Hi-Tek key switches and keycaps profile

Comparison

Pictures of the TRS-80 Model 1 computer (comparison pics).

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  Keyboard comparison (Alps top/Hi-Tek bottom)

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  Keycaps profile (Alps left/Hi-Tek right)

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  Keycaps top and bottom