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This one: photos-f62/ibm-3277-beam-spring-keyboard-t14016.html

OK but that's not a Displaywriter?!? Your quote that I got from that thread is...

The Displaywriter controller has the same connector, but a different pinout for its matrix.

I swear, if you read the whole thread, at least up to that post, it'll make more sense!

OK, that's why I deleted my post. Still doesn't make any sense to me but I won't quote anyone here if they do not want to be quoted.

Hypersphere wrote: Monterey K103

http://www.ebay.com/itm/322276645630?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

The DT wiki for the K101 says, "The FCC ID for K102 is registered to Keytech, along with K103 (not known) and K104."

It has different arrow key legends from those on the K104.

BTW, the description says those are Alps SKCM white, but they're not, they're the Omron Alps clones. I didn't even know those came on Monterey keyboards.

some kind of F clone

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-MAXI-SW ... SwnbZYEEhq

Siig Minitouch for a decent price:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-SIIG-Mi ... 2197921010

IBM XT for $15, pic shows IBM, description says Memorex Telex?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/232124944159

That Displaywriter looks tempting, but a) if only it had english caps and b) I bet shipping would be outrageous. Of course, c) price could be lower

alh84001 wrote: That Displaywriter looks tempting, but a) if only it had english caps and b) I bet shipping would be outrageous. Of course, c) price could be lower

Shipping is 10 in EU, I am just not sure, I think it is too much money.

Chyros wrote:

Hypersphere wrote: Monterey K103

http://www.ebay.com/itm/322276645630?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

The DT wiki for the K101 says, "The FCC ID for K102 is registered to Keytech, along with K103 (not known) and K104."

It has different arrow key legends from those on the K104.

BTW, the description says those are Alps SKCM white, but they're not, they're the Omron Alps clones. I didn't even know those came on Monterey keyboards.

Shape eye! What are the tell-tale signs indicating the switches are Omron clones?

Hypersphere wrote:

Chyros wrote:

Hypersphere wrote: Monterey K103

http://www.ebay.com/itm/322276645630?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

The DT wiki for the K101 says, "The FCC ID for K102 is registered to Keytech, along with K103 (not known) and K104."

It has different arrow key legends from those on the K104.

BTW, the description says those are Alps SKCM white, but they're not, they're the Omron Alps clones. I didn't even know those came on Monterey keyboards.

Shape eye! What are the tell-tale signs indicating the switches are Omron clones?

Have a look at that close-up picture. If you look closely, none of the parts are the same, not even the slider. They all look different.

The most obvious difference is the tabs (there's four), as well as the retaining clips, which are diagonal and they're in a different orientation (along rather than across). The slits are very different as well, they look more like claws overhanging the housing than slits cut out of it. The mould marking is not the same as SKCM, either. The slider even looks like it's missing the characteristic "lip", and it's a more sharply angled shape.

I don't actually own any of these switches, but I know of them.

An Omnikey 101 (Focus layout) with a pretty cool Northgate branded keyboard cover.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Northga ... 2518.l4276

"IMB" XT model F : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IMB-F-K ... Sw8gVX~p6V

I like the split Right Shift on the Northgate; I wish it also had an ANSI Enter!

Zenith Data Systems EIA-416 Model ZFA-138-42 Vintage Computer

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zenith-Data-Sys ... SwImRYEVGN

Does anyone know about the keyboard on this thing? What kind of switches and caps does it have?

Probably Alps switches. Likely Green or Yellow, possibly with a Cream space bar. I don't think anyone has documented the "mobile" variant of that keyboard.

The black label Z-150 has dye-sub PBT keycaps without homing keys. I think that the white label version has doubleshot ABS caps with homing bumps. It is difficult to tell from the photo, but it looks as though the keyboard on the Zenith computer doesn't have homing keys.

ohaimark wrote: Probably Alps switches. Likely Green or Yellow, possibly with a Cream space bar. I don't think anyone has documented the "mobile" variant of that keyboard.

I suspect it would be like mine here: photos-f62/zenith-zfa-161-416-keyboard- ... 12599.html

It's not the exact same computer model but mine is a "ZFA 161 416" and the eBay model is "ZFA-138-42". The outer casing looks similar (there are tabs on the bottom that fit into the case) but only a picture of the back of the keyboard would solve it.

Laser 2269, thinner form factor, SMK MX Mount 2nd Gen.:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/QTY-1-Vintage-L ... 1773722403

Please excuse my ignorance in wasting everyone's time here, deleted my post since it isn't new or worthy for this forum.

BinaryHalibut wrote: Two cherry G81-3000

Looks like the bottom one is actually a thick-PBT lasered caps keyboard. Be aware that the bottom row is completely useless on any modern keyboard since the nice 1.25u mods will have off-center stems.

But a very nice way to get the closes thing to Cherry SAU alphanumerics for a fraction of the price.

I think the top one is as well, given that the description just says G81-3000LPNUS/00, which kind of implies both are that model (which has thick lasered caps).

Though the top one is missing two alphas. which makes it less useful as a keycap donor.

A Cherry keyboard with a photo of the label showing "G80-1800 HAD",
which would mean doubleshot keycaps,
but where these have obviously been replaced with lasered ones,
so way too expensive:
https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anz ... 2-225-3396

MX board lot with a lot of bidders and ending soon
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultimate-Gaming ... 2291820380

Leading Edge D2 Computer

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEADING-EDGE-D2 ... SwAvJXDVf2

Does anyone here know what kind of switches and keycaps were used in the LE D2 101 keyboard?

Hypersphere wrote: Leading Edge D2 Computer

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEADING-EDGE-D2 ... SwAvJXDVf2

Does anyone here know what kind of switches and keycaps were used in the LE D2 101 keyboard?

LE_D2.jpg

that screams Chicony, and not the good kind

Funny little observation about this LE D2 keyboard. The 1U backspace key has been put back on 90 rotated, this means it must have a mount which is (nearly) 90 degree symmetrical. I assume that's Cherry mount then but this could be sliders over rubberdome or real cherry mx or bad, old mx clones.

My guess is Futaba switches. KB-5191.