FACOM6166KB1 Numerical Keypad

[DeChief]

Anyone got information on this pad? Came across two of them whilst browsing Yahoo Auctions.

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r175298047
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/t470544196

[subcat]

Yep, I have one. It uses Fujitsu Leaf Spring linear switches.

[Chyros]

Haha wow, a FLS numpad? XD 3rd gen I'm assuming?

[DeChief]

Yep, I have one. It uses Fujitsu Leaf Spring linear switches.

That was fast, thanks! I've never used a Fujitsu Leaf Spring linear switch; what other more common switch is it closest to? Eg. Cherry MX, alps, etc.

[subcat]

I'm not well versed in the slightest with Fujitsu's switch designs, so I'm not sure how to tell the difference between 2nd and 3rd gen
This one is in awful condition (it had leaves on the plate) so the once-smooth switches are scratchy, i would liken them to Cherry MX Red.

[Chyros]

Yep, I have one. It uses Fujitsu Leaf Spring linear switches.

That was fast, thanks! I've never used a Fujitsu Leaf Spring linear switch; what other more common switch is it closest to? Eg. Cherry MX, alps, etc.

It's cliser to Alps than Cherry, but it's fundamentally very different regardless. I demonstrated the mechanism in my Tandy keyboard review, you might want to look that up (I'd drop a link but I'm typing on glass).

[subcat]

Right, I've seen the video. I was purely basing it off my perception of the switches' feel, I don't doubt their closer relationship to ALPS.

[Daniel Beardsmore]

Haha wow, a FLS numpad? XD 3rd gen I'm assuming?

I guess you didn't see MouseFan's:

http://mousefan.telcontar.net/image/oakb406.htm
http://mousefan.telcontar.net/image/fujitsuten.htm

One of those may be clicky.

[crazyjesse]

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[DeChief]

Did you end up getting one DeChief? I'm looking for a (Soarer's) converter (or similar) for one to use on a modern PC but I haven't had much luck.

Did I get one of those numpads? No, but they've been showing up fairly often on Yahoo Auctions recently, so I've considered it.