Wyse 30 Keyboard

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WY-30 Terminal keyboard
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Part number

840013-01

900023-02
Branding Wyse
Layouts Proprietary
Keyswitches Cherry MX Black
Interface Wyse proprietary
Weight ??
Years of production 1986 -

WY-30 keyboard is a detachable keyboard made for WY-30 terminal. The terminal is a low cost, entry level ASCII terminal.

Construction

This keyboard uses Cherry MX Black switches, 3 pins plate mount variant. The following image, from the WY-30 maintenance manual [1], illustrates different parts of the keyboard, and how they are fit together. There is the presence of a steel plate, even though not depicted in the picture.

Converting

This keyboard came with a detachable cable with RJ9 connector. The keyboard will work over Soarer's Converter. A female RJ9 4 pin head is needed for building the converter.

Gallery

References

  1. WY-30 Terminal maintenance manual— WY30 Terminal Manual