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Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 16 Jun 2019, 14:49
by Dingster
Only info I can find is this old thread
viewtopic.php?t=9921 , not sure what switches it has. Also looks quite a bit different (top ridge, blocks around the arrow keys).
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 16 Jun 2019, 14:58
by Monster-Toys
Dingster wrote: 16 Jun 2019, 14:49
not sure what switches it has
Afaik silitek dome with slider.
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 16 Jun 2019, 15:00
by Dingster
Monster-Toys wrote: 16 Jun 2019, 14:58
Dingster wrote: 16 Jun 2019, 14:49
not sure what switches it has
Afaik silitek dome with slider.
Saw that too, but I dont think thats it. The one in the thread looks more similar to this one, and has "blue tactile switches", which dont really match up to the siltek one. Also the model number looks different (on the back).

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 19 Jun 2019, 11:10
by ppCircle
What board is that?

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 19 Jun 2019, 11:43
by Dingster
ppCircle wrote: 19 Jun 2019, 11:10
What board is that?
Keytronic rubber dome, nothing special

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 19 Jun 2019, 14:18
by Findecanor
Key Tronic rubber domes (without the ErgoForce label) is hit-or-miss: nice or mushy — and you won't know until you have typed on it.
That is, until someone decides to collect keyboards and write down article numbers for the different types. But what a bother ...
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 22 Jun 2019, 14:05
by Aran.E99
I recently bought this on ebay because it has ITW Magnetic Valves but other than that, there seems to be no information on it. The model is Future Computers FX30. Has anyone seen anything similar to this? I'm assuming it's a re-branded keyboard but I can't quite figure out which model.

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Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 22 Jun 2019, 14:44
by Chyros
Yeah, I've seen those before, but no rebrands as far as I'm aware.
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 22 Jun 2019, 16:22
by Aran.E99
I guess I've seen seen the same model before then - it looks very familiar but I can't put my finger on it.
Fujitsu Leaf Spring?
Posted: 24 Jun 2019, 23:39
by Fkazim
This Keyboard is for sale very cheap in my area its made by Data General could it be Fujitsu Leaf Spring? any input would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
Re: Fujitsu Leaf Spring?
Posted: 24 Jun 2019, 23:53
by Gamuholic
Fkazim wrote: 24 Jun 2019, 23:39
This Keyboard is for sale very cheap in my area its made by Data General could it be Fujitsu Leaf Spring? any input would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
No, it appears to be Fujitsu Peerless Type 1.
wiki/Fujitsu_Peerless
Re: Fujitsu Leaf Spring?
Posted: 24 Jun 2019, 23:55
by Findecanor
Opinions about Fujitsu Peerless are divided. It has its fans, and its haters. If it is "very cheap" and you haven't tried it, then get it!
Re: Fujitsu Leaf Spring?
Posted: 24 Jun 2019, 23:55
by Fkazim
Gamuholic wrote: 24 Jun 2019, 23:53
Fkazim wrote: 24 Jun 2019, 23:39
This Keyboard is for sale very cheap in my area its made by Data General could it be Fujitsu Leaf Spring? any input would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
No, it appears to be Fujitsu Peerless Type 1.
wiki/Fujitsu_Peerless
Ah damn no point picking it up then Thanks for clarifying.
Re: Fujitsu Leaf Spring?
Posted: 25 Jun 2019, 00:34
by Fkazim
Findecanor wrote: 24 Jun 2019, 23:55
Opinions about Fujitsu Peerless are divided. It has its fans, and its haters. If it is "very cheap" and you haven't tried it, then get it!
I would but already have Epson Fujitsu Pearless keyboard and I really don't like the feel of that keyboard.
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 26 Jun 2019, 14:33
by Aran.E99
Regarding the Future FX-30: It arrived today so I took the back off to check the PCB for information. The rear side is branded with Cortron and the top side is branded Future Computers (GSK 8410). The bottom plastic (ABS) plate is what I can only describe as unnecessarily fucking thick. It measures 5mm at the thinnest point and about 6mm on the bottom and top lip... I'm still yet to find more information on it but I have a feeling that it is Cortron-made.
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 27 Jun 2019, 07:25
by gameboy3800
anyone got any answers for what exactly the ibm 8775 beamspring keyboard that just sold on ebay actually is? it seems very similar to a 3278. there's flatout nothing about it on the wiki.
unit in question:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/192960063197
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 27 Jun 2019, 14:22
by User101
gameboy3800 wrote: 27 Jun 2019, 07:25
anyone got any answers for what exactly the ibm 8775 beamspring keyboard that just sold on ebay actually is? it seems very similar to a 3278. there's flatout nothing about it on the wiki.
unit in question:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/192960063197
There is no different except for the keycaps. The 8775 is just another display station model. A quick search on Google will show the introduction to the terminal itself.
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 27 Jun 2019, 15:30
by gameboy3800
User101 wrote: 27 Jun 2019, 14:22
gameboy3800 wrote: 27 Jun 2019, 07:25
anyone got any answers for what exactly the ibm 8775 beamspring keyboard that just sold on ebay actually is? it seems very similar to a 3278. there's flatout nothing about it on the wiki.
unit in question:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/192960063197
There is no different except for the keycaps. The 8775 is just another display station model. A quick search on Google will show the introduction to the terminal itself.
ah i see. thanks.
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 27 Jun 2019, 20:23
by User101
gameboy3800 wrote: 27 Jun 2019, 15:30
User101 wrote: 27 Jun 2019, 14:22
gameboy3800 wrote: 27 Jun 2019, 07:25
anyone got any answers for what exactly the ibm 8775 beamspring keyboard that just sold on ebay actually is? it seems very similar to a 3278. there's flatout nothing about it on the wiki.
unit in question:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/192960063197
There is no different except for the keycaps. The 8775 is just another display station model. A quick search on Google will show the introduction to the terminal itself.
ah i see. thanks.
welcome
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 01 Jul 2019, 00:03
by ppCircle
Any ideas what keyboard is that?

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 01 Jul 2019, 00:09
by Findecanor
Wide Esc key? Search the Wiki for BTC:
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Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 01 Jul 2019, 08:33
by PlacaFromHell
What the fuck is this evil Silitek AEK copy? Could be white Alps? I need them for my Focus and the keyboard is dirt cheap (5 USD)

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 01 Jul 2019, 09:57
by Dingster
Looks like it doesnt even use a plate (zoom in on the numpad), so it might even be membrane?
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 01 Jul 2019, 10:20
by PlacaFromHell
I can see the shape of a switch, maybe the plate has no paint or is white.
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 01 Jul 2019, 12:08
by HC514
Pretty sure GYUR (as opposed to GYUM, etc.) on Silitek boards means it's a rubber dome board.
Edit: A later board in this thread disproves this.
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 01 Jul 2019, 13:54
by Findecanor
At least, of the
Dell AT101 listed in the Wiki, FCC ID's starting with GYUR are rubber domes, while the others (mostly GYUM) are mechanical.
BTW, Dell AT101(W) with Alps switches have grey plates and the Dell AT1013R (rubber dome) in the Wiki has a black barrel plate.
Otherwise, it is usually a tell that a board with black plate under the keys is more likely to be mechanical and a bright colour under the keys is more likely to be rubber dome. Silitek has made keyboards with black plate for sure.
But $5? If there was local pickup, I would get it!
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 01 Jul 2019, 20:05
by PlacaFromHell
PlacaFromHell wrote: 01 Jul 2019, 08:33
What the fuck is this evil Silitek AEK copy? Could be white Alps? I need them for my Focus and the keyboard is dirt cheap (5 USD)
Rubberdome confirmed.
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 03 Jul 2019, 10:32
by Wazrach
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-101- ... Swtz5dG64m
What's this? It looks like a Focus keyboard but obviously isn't because of the backspace. Never seen anything like this before.
Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 03 Jul 2019, 21:24
by mustcode
Just got my hands on this beauty. The previous owner said it had been kept in his home for ages, not sure where it came from exactly, but was probably attached to some kind of industrial machines that his family used to operate. Made by TG3 Electronics, switches are Cherry blacks, keycaps are dyesub pbt (or at least feels like pbt), cherry profile. It looks to me like some custom made keyboard for some machines (custom keyboards are part of TG3's service after all), but if anyone here can tell me anything more about it, like what sort of machines it could came from based on the legends, I'd really appreciate it

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Posted: 03 Jul 2019, 21:55
by Myoth
They are DCS keycaps, from Signature Profile, so they're not Cherry profile.
I reckon they are keyboards from hospitals, as they feature multiple keycaps with molecules on it. Surely you can make out what COC, AMPH, METH, THC, OPI, PCP, etc ... no ? ... well .. maybe that means I shouldn't either
