MICRO SWITCH SW-10876

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seebart
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27 Jul 2015, 18:09

I got this as part of my vintage "mini haul" that derzemel found. I know that Nuum wanted to buy this one some time ago but never did. Like my other Micro Switch keyboard this also appears to be a dual magnet hall effect keyboard.
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This one dates 40th week 1978.
This one dates 40th week 1978.
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The metal leafs that hold the switch housings are exactly the same as those on my MICRO SWITCH SW-10591. The metal construction on which all this is fixed on the PCB and the hall sensors also look the same.
The metal leafs that hold the switch housings are exactly the same as those on my MICRO SWITCH SW-10591. The metal construction on which all this is fixed on the PCB and the hall sensors also look the same.
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The linear switches, the springs and housings and the are exactly the same as those on my MICRO SWITCH SW-10591.
The linear switches, the springs and housings and the are exactly the same as those on my MICRO SWITCH SW-10591.
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Now for me the best part of the whole thing are the keycaps. Easily the nicest I own.
Now for me the best part of the whole thing are the keycaps. Easily the nicest I own.
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The layout is beyond me. The colors are great. I should really have a metal case made for this. Notice there are quite a few blanks also. A num cluster in the alpha section like on the SSK. Those caps show heavier wear than the rest.
The layout is beyond me. The colors are great. I should really have a metal case made for this. Notice there are quite a few blanks also. A num cluster in the alpha section like on the SSK. Those caps show heavier wear than the rest.
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Shot with flash.
Shot with flash.
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Shot with flash.
Shot with flash.
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Shot with flash. . That chip at the top right has a Texas Instuments logo on it. Other than that there is little on the PCB.
Shot with flash. . That chip at the top right has a Texas Instuments logo on it. Other than that there is little on the PCB.
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Muirium
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27 Jul 2015, 18:26

That deep yellow/orange colour is interesting, from a "What authentic vintage Honeywell colours also match Round 5?" perspective. Doesn't someone have a Micro Switch board with yellow and green? You can tell what I've been up to lately…
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pyrelink

27 Jul 2015, 18:26

Those caps are amazing! Never been one for orange, but it just pops here.

Looks in pretty great condition as well. Thanks for sharing!
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seebart
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27 Jul 2015, 18:31

Thanks pyrelink. It's a funky little one alright. Lots of strange function keys. Like I said very little going on on the PCB. Yes that orange is great.
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jbondeson

27 Jul 2015, 20:49

There's just nothing like old school shiny, smooth multi-shot sphericals...

How many millions of dollars do we have to send to SP to get some good molds? :mrgreen:
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Chyros

28 Jul 2015, 00:49

Very nice post, thanks for sharing! I have yet to get a proper old (70s) board!
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ScarletBegonias

28 Jul 2015, 03:37

Absolutely stunning ... and inspirational!
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mr_a500

16 Oct 2015, 17:40

There's another one of these on eBay.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm//181717847120

It's been there for quite a while because the seller wants too much for it. I know because I tried offering a reasonable price but was refused.
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