Great/Interesting Finds

Chyros · 02 Feb 2018, 16:32

Blaise170 wrote:
clickityClackity wrote: IBM 5576 - JIS Alps
https://www.ebay.com/itm/152890713486?rmvSB=true
Alps-mount sure, but not typical Alps. It's Alps plate spring which don't feel much different than regular IBM buckling springs. Back when Orihalcon wanted a bunch, I proxied for him and they honestly weren't anything special. I've seen similar boards for between $50-100 in Japan so there's no way this is worth the amount they are asking.

Really? Wow, I'd say they were wuite different from IBM BS, and very nice switches, actually =o .

ohaimark · 02 Feb 2018, 16:37

Yeah. I would disagree with that characterization too.

Blaise170 · 02 Feb 2018, 17:59

Like Black Alps, it is all around "meh" in my opinion.

Elrick · 02 Feb 2018, 23:51

Blaise170 wrote: Like Black Alps, it is all around "meh" in my opinion.

Pine alps is alright so buckle down and relax.

If the choice was between blue alps and pine blacks, the blackies will always win hands down

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Frazzer · 03 Feb 2018, 09:23

Damonskv wrote: super white AEK II https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Apple- ... SwZoZachC2

Here is the EU-Version of that with (my guess) SKCM White Damped, because of the datecode. Looks a bit yellowed though ...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apple-Extend ... SwCtJadKsO

webwit · 03 Feb 2018, 19:51

https://link.marktplaats.nl/m1250895060

Blaise170 · 04 Feb 2018, 00:31

webwit wrote: https://link.marktplaats.nl/m1250895060

I love that color scheme. Unfortunate that I don't live in the EU though.

hansichen · 04 Feb 2018, 00:39

Well, this one isn't really made to be shipped around the EU, it screams for local pickup, especially on such a webpage. I hope some vintage PC collector can grab it and restore it

mannoso · 04 Feb 2018, 02:44

Apple IIc: https://www.ebay.it/itm/Tastiera-keyboa ... SwwZtaXjw7

mike52787 · 04 Feb 2018, 05:20

mannoso wrote: Apple IIc: https://www.ebay.it/itm/Tastiera-keyboa ... SwwZtaXjw7

That's the apple hairpin spring version. not the sought after amber alps version.

FXT · 04 Feb 2018, 07:55

https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-150110-Key ... Sw~T9adXbE

Nice looking XT with original packaging.

//gainsborough · 04 Feb 2018, 08:48

Super yellowed kb-101A with rusted to hell mounting plate: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Acer-K ... SwFLBadrMh

It can be yours for $345!

JP! · 04 Feb 2018, 08:54

//gainsborough wrote: Super yellowed kb-101A with rusted to hell mounting plate: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Acer-K ... SwFLBadrMh

It can be yours for $345!

LOL.

Elrick · 04 Feb 2018, 11:22

JP! wrote:
//gainsborough wrote: Super yellowed kb-101A with rusted to hell mounting plate: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Acer-K ... SwFLBadrMh

It can be yours for $345!
LOL.

AAhhhh the Blue Alps effect, doesn't matter if they're sitting in a festering sewage pipe, someone will pay the price.

I blame Chyros for this disjointed madness, because you have too

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Love the keys, so shiny and worn, you can see your own face in them as you type

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xxhellfirexx · 04 Feb 2018, 12:26

Elrick wrote:
JP! wrote:
//gainsborough wrote: Super yellowed kb-101A with rusted to hell mounting plate: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Acer-K ... SwFLBadrMh

It can be yours for $345!
LOL.
AAhhhh the Blue Alps effect, doesn't matter if they're sitting in a festering sewage pipe, someone will pay the price.

I blame Chyros for this disjointed madness, because you have too .

Love the keys, so shiny and worn, you can see your own face in them as you type .

This keyboard may need professional cleaning or minor repairs as some keys registered intermittently.

In other words, it is broken too.

xxhellfirexx · 04 Feb 2018, 12:29

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rare-Vic ... Sw2zZZigNF

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-HP-1610A ... SwwE5WW5kX

I wonder what the don't care button does.

Brett MacK · 04 Feb 2018, 14:51

Amber Omron Chicony
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chicony-E8H5IK ... 1438.l2649

idlethock · 04 Feb 2018, 15:38

http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/e261787084

digital_matthew · 04 Feb 2018, 15:50

Displaywriter with White Whale. Toaster also included:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ibm-Displaywri ... SwXOVadaGo

Though the zero feedback and weird user name can give pause...

Chyros · 04 Feb 2018, 16:05

Brett MacK wrote: Amber Omron Chicony
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chicony-E8H5IK ... 1438.l2649

They're cool switches, if you want to try out what happens when Alps go completely bonkers, those are the ones to try. Please bear in mind these switches are extremely unreliable and it's not unthinkable that a third of the board won't work at all, though.

Brett MacK · 04 Feb 2018, 17:01

Chyros wrote:
Brett MacK wrote: Amber Omron Chicony
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chicony-E8H5IK ... 1438.l2649
They're cool switches, if you want to try out what happens when Alps go completely bonkers, those are the ones to try. Please bear in mind these switches are extremely unreliable and it's not unthinkable that a third of the board won't work at all, though.

I really would like to try them out but it's too bad they have a nonstandard connector so you can't put them a different alps chassis. If that wasn't the case I would buy this board in a heartbeat.

clickityClackity · 04 Feb 2018, 17:32

http://r.ebay.com/cJE8LF

Shipping to Texas is twice the asking price for the board... Anyone in Oregon?

JP! · 04 Feb 2018, 18:40

IBM P70 keyboard
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-KE ... Sw1Gladzx6

Brett MacK · 04 Feb 2018, 19:51

JP! wrote: IBM P70 keyboard
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-KE ... Sw1Gladzx6

Do you know can that keyboard be converted to work with a modern pc?

Gnohio · 04 Feb 2018, 19:52

Full Wheelwriter 3: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-Le ... 1438.l2649

Chyron Duet: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chyron-Duet-Ke ... 1438.l2649

Royal Academy Electric Typewriter(with the carrying case): https://www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-Academy- ... 1438.l2649

IBM M13: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-IBM-Mode ... 1438.l2649

JP! · 04 Feb 2018, 19:53

Brett MacK wrote:
JP! wrote: IBM P70 keyboard
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-KE ... Sw1Gladzx6
Do you know can that keyboard be converted to work with a modern pc?

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyb ... nector_is/

//gainsborough · 04 Feb 2018, 20:09

clickityClackity wrote: http://r.ebay.com/cJE8LF

Shipping to Texas is twice the asking price for the board... Anyone in Oregon?

Indeed I am! Still $65 even though lake oswego is just up the i5 corridor >_<

Blaise170 · 04 Feb 2018, 21:30

Brett MacK wrote:
JP! wrote: IBM P70 keyboard
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-KE ... Sw1Gladzx6
Do you know can that keyboard be converted to work with a modern pc?

Anything can be converted given the time.

//gainsborough · 05 Feb 2018, 06:27

Blaise170 wrote: Anything can be converted given the time.

Somewhere out there, a fantastic soul is working on the conversion of the IBM Multistation to USB!

Vewy_nice · 05 Feb 2018, 14:36

OldIsNew wrote:
snuci wrote:
Vewy_nice wrote: Anyone see this blue behemoth?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Vintage-Ge ... 0011.m1850
"George Risk Industries" reed switches.

I bought one from this guy yesterday
If you bought that model, I would love the documentation. I have a friend who needs it.
I hope they are the reed switches as expected but I'm a bit concerned by the paper that's displayed with the keyboard:

gri2.jpg

gri.jpg
According to the wiki GRI KBM switches may be equivalent to Futaba MD series:

wiki/Futaba_MD_series

Let us know what you find Vewy_nice!

They're the shitty ones, unfortunately...

Fortunately, though, the cross mount on the keycaps is SKCC compatible, so I might do some weird SKCC custom-plate hand-wire nonsense. (I've got like 4 apple ]['s not doing much)
It's literally the worst keyboard I've ever typed on. And I forgot my mech at home today, and I'm typing on a gross dirty dome board, so that's saying something.
I'm going to try slathering the sliders in lube. They're SO gritty. It MIGHT help a little.

It does feel really good, PHYSICALLY. It's nice and hefty, and the case is awesome! The keycaps are practically solid plastic. The stem doesn't protrude up into the cap at all.

And I'd be more than happy to photocopy the paperwork for whoever needs it!

I don't regret it, it'll make a fun project