MICRO SWITCH SW-10876

seebart · 27 Jul 2015, 18:09

I got this as part of my vintage "mini haul" that derzemel found. I know that Nuum wanted to buy this one some time ago but never did. Like my other Micro Switch keyboard this also appears to be a dual magnet hall effect keyboard.

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: This one dates 40th week 1978.; IMGP0106.JPG (974.86 KiB) Viewed 3847 times

: The metal leafs that hold the switch housings are exactly the same as those on my MICRO SWITCH SW-10591. The metal construction on which all this is fixed on the PCB and the hall sensors also look the same.; IMGP0076.JPG (986.68 KiB) Viewed 3847 times

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: The linear switches, the springs and housings and the are exactly the same as those on my MICRO SWITCH SW-10591.; IMGP0101.JPG (675.74 KiB) Viewed 3847 times

: Now for me the best part of the whole thing are the keycaps. Easily the nicest I own.; IMGP0125.JPG (995.66 KiB) Viewed 3847 times

: The layout is beyond me. The colors are great. I should really have a metal case made for this. Notice there are quite a few blanks also. A num cluster in the alpha section like on the SSK. Those caps show heavier wear than the rest.; IMGP0142.JPG (973.15 KiB) Viewed 3847 times

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Muirium · 27 Jul 2015, 18:26

That deep yellow/orange colour is interesting, from a "What authentic vintage Honeywell colours also match Round 5?" perspective. Doesn't someone have a Micro Switch board with yellow and green? You can tell what I've been up to lately…

pyrelink · 27 Jul 2015, 18:26

Those caps are amazing! Never been one for orange, but it just pops here.

Looks in pretty great condition as well. Thanks for sharing!

seebart · 27 Jul 2015, 18:31

Thanks pyrelink. It's a funky little one alright. Lots of strange function keys. Like I said very little going on on the PCB. Yes that orange is great.

jbondeson · 27 Jul 2015, 20:49

There's just nothing like old school shiny, smooth multi-shot sphericals...

How many millions of dollars do we have to send to SP to get some good molds?

Chyros · 28 Jul 2015, 00:49

Very nice post, thanks for sharing! I have yet to get a proper old (70s) board!

ScarletBegonias · 28 Jul 2015, 03:37

Absolutely stunning ... and inspirational!

mr_a500 · 16 Oct 2015, 17:40

There's another one of these on eBay.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm//181717847120

It's been there for quite a while because the seller wants too much for it. I know because I tried offering a reasonable price but was refused.