I wanna sell my Thomson TO9 Keyboard (aka Cherry G80-0803). Always planned to convert this, but never came around and it's been sitting in my drawer for quite some time. Now I don't really need it anymore and think someone else could bring it back to life.
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It's in very nice condition for its age (the TO9 machines were produced around '85) and has a very beautiful design imo. The keycaps are doubleshot except for the Capslock-key and the ones with additional or only green legends. Some of the darker grey keys on the numpad show signs of yellowing. Switches are vintage MX black which feel very good. Underneath the slim function keys on top are Cherry M8 switches. I think this board hasn't seen much if even any use before I bought it. I also didn't use it, like I mentioned.
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Spoiler:
The board runs on an unknown protocol and has a rather unusual RJ connector, but its controller PCB is connected only via two of these oldschool ribbon cables. Detaching these makes the board brainless and I've already mapped out the matrix, so it should be a breeze to convert it
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I will also add an original Thomson light pen, since I got it together with the board and they belong together.
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Thank you for reading this and I'm looking forward to your offers.
Sold. Thanks for all the messages, didn't expect that
