Leading Edge Model M keyboard "8815K" review (Keytek inductive)

[Chyros]

Today we look at what appears to be a very rare keyboard with a very rare switch design. Also, there's a fair bit of history behind this one. Hope you enjoy the video!

[Sangdrax]

This is one of my favorite kinds of switch types, and it's so hard to find ones that are compatible with modern PC's or converters. That's why it's such a shame the keyfeel on this isn't very good.

[Chyros]

This is one of my favorite kinds of switch types, and it's so hard to find ones that are compatible with modern PC's or converters. That's why it's such a shame the keyfeel on this isn't very good.

It might be salvageable with some lubricant or something. Although it'll still be fairly stiff I imagine.

[JP!]

Great review. Cool keyboard.

[Lbibass]

I saw a board with these switches either on Taobao or ebay the other day, let me see if I can find the listing.

EDIT: It was the other board that you mentioned! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Prime- ... 3494841848
It stood out to me mainly because it seemed like it would be a keytronic foam and foil board from the placement of the LEDs and the font, but then it wasn't!

[Chyros]

I saw a board with these switches either on Taobao or ebay the other day, let me see if I can find the listing.

EDIT: It was the other board that you mentioned! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Prime- ... 3494841848
It stood out to me mainly because it seemed like it would be a keytronic foam and foil board from the placement of the LEDs and the font, but then it wasn't!

Yes, those use switches that look like the ADI type.

[derzemel]

very interesting switches. I wonder why Keytek chose to use induction, instead of Hall effect for their switches

[digital_matthew]

Gotta love a keyboard with built-in toroidal amplifiers.

[zrrion]

If hall effect sensors were more expensive than multiplexers and transformers then they might have used inductance for cost reasons