Tandy 1200 HD
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| Part number | 25-3000 |
|---|---|
| Branding | Tandy Corporation |
| Manufacturer | NMB |
| Layouts | 84 Key, NMB PC-84 |
| Keyswitches | Hi-Tek Series 725 |
| Interface | DIN 5-180 male connector. PC/XT |
| Discontinued | Yes |
The keyboard was produced by Tandy Corporation for use with the Tandy 1200 HD personal computer. It was introduced in 1984. [1] The label on the rear cover indicates a model number of 25-3000 which is also the Tandy part number for the entire 1200 HD computer system. The keyboard is no longer in production.
Contents
OEM
This Tandy 1200 HD was manufactured for Tandy by Hi-Tek Corporation. It is a Tandy badged version of the Hi-Tek Series 725 first generation PC-84 keyboard.
Switches
The Tandy 1200 HD keyboard uses several variants of linear Hi-Tek Series 725 switches.
| VARIANTS | Position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| White one eye; White one eye(space bar) | All | Serial T030140 |
| White Gundam eye; Grey Gundam eye; Pale Grey Gundam eye | All | Serial 96146 |
| White Gundam eye | All | Ebay listing image |
| Grey Gundam eye; Pale Grey dot eye | Most | Serial H104575 |
Keycaps
The keycaps are made of PBT and the legends are dye sublimated . The keys are sculpted, i.e. each row has its own profile. For more information see Hi-Tek Series 725.
Layout
The layout consists of 84 keys and was modeled after the IBM XT layout. Differences from the XT layout include: horizontal 2U enter key, swapped left shift position, 2u numpad enter key and 1u numpad '+' key. Hi-Tek refers to this layout as PC-84
Gallery
Top view
Left front view
Left rear view
Elevation foot
Bottom view
Variants
Serial 96146
Switches: Linear, one eye, charcoal grey, gundam (L1rChG)
Notes: Formed wire torsion springs to hold the elevation feet in place when extended.
Keycaps removed
Bottom
Bottom cover reverse
Bottom cover removed
Switch assembly
Serial T030140
Switches: Linear, one eye, white (L1sW)
Notes: Metal leaf springs are used to hold the elevation feet in place when extended.
Keycaps removed
Bottom view
Bottom cover reverse
Bottom cover removed
Switch assembly
Serial H104575
Switches: Linear, one eye, grey (L1sG)
Notes: Metal leaf springs are used to hold the elevation feet in place when extended.
Keycaps Removed
Bottom View
Bottom cover reverse
Bottom cover removed
Switch assembly
See also
References
- ↑ Infoworld — Tandy's IBM PC clones (Google Books). Volume 6, Issue 42, p. 21. Dated 1984-10-15. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
