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Northgate-branded Focus FK-555

https://www.ebay.com/itm/155641277141

These ProXellent boards don't seem to pop up often... this one has a very similar layout and caps to a Northgate Omnikey Ultra/Ultra-T or Focus FK-5001. But it's prominently labeled "MADE IN U.S.A.", so I guess they weren't made by Focus?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134610949196

What’s the deal with this Omnikey 101? Made by LITE-ON?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325662138118

meanderingthalweg wrote: 27 Apr 2022, 03:32 There’s got to be some Northgate Omnikey or Focus connection to Proxellent… lots of similarities here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125282319257

Gone already… anybody here snag it?

There’s got to be some Northgate Omnikey or Focus connection to Proxellent… lots of similarities here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125282319257

I wonder if there is some way we can support his estate by offering to purchase remaining inventory. I don't even know how I would pose such a question in a tasteful way.

I'd run it as a silent auction with proceeds benefitting the family given the opportunity.


Yesterday, his wife called me ...

Never seen this before… can anyone elaborate on this beauty?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-M ... 4317457012

I tried calling him several times about a repair recently and didn't receive a reply. Apparently he passed away in February... Super nice guy the few times I got to talk with him.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/berkshire/name/robert-tibbetts-obituary?id=33179420
http://www.northgate-keyboard ...

He is talking about the O key with space cadet legends. So the O with "wrong direction" E above it. It looks like the normal sph keycap of round 6 but it has the green color of round 7.

Exactly! It looks like it was intended for this set...
http://www.7bit.info/algol/png/ALGOL_TKLCADET_GREENCREAM ...

meanderingthalweg wrote:

7bit wrote: I'm quite sure I can find such key.

You mean the _- key (underscore minus)?

That's correct... a SPH underscore minus key in Row 2 or 4

Were you able to find this key? Thanks

7bit wrote: Can't see anything.

Check out the white-on-green "O" in this pic made from caps from a recent PMK grab bag sale. Is this a pre-production sample of Round 7??
https://m.imgur.com/a/i2JHV#12rY6wi

7bit wrote: I'm quite sure I can find such key.

You mean the _- key (underscore minus)?

That's correct... a SPH underscore minus key in Row 2 or 4

I need a hyphen/dash cap (a minus cap would also work) in SPH Row 2 or Row 4... is there a way to get one without spending $45 on a full HONEYB/INTER/SPH kit? Thanks

Thanks... I should have noted that the currently missing kits are from Round 5 and Round 6 Phase 1. I'm fully aware of the wait to be expected for Round 6 Phase 2.

Hey 7bit... Most of my order arrived, but I'm missing a few kits. Is there another (untracked) package on the way containing the other kits? INVOICE #0871

Most of my order arrived yesterday, and the caps are gorgeous... but I'm missing a few kits. Is there another (untracked) package on the way containing the other kits, or should I send 7bit a list of what is missing? Anyone else had this happen?

HONEYG/FUNR3A/BLUE function keys row 2
HONEYG/FUNR3B/BLUE function keys row 2
These kit names and descriptions seem contradictory... Are the caps Row 3 or Row 2?

Let's get these leftovers purchased and move on with solving this issue!! And post pics to the Round 6 Cappening thread!

My order is shipped but without an updated tracking number... is that what others that paid for tracking are experiencing?

Correct me if I'm wrong - so now we are selling leftovers, but also are waiting for some people to pay for their ordered stuff?
Do we know now how much money people must still pay for ordered items?

I'm an example of this... I don't want to make multiple payments, so I need 7bit to add a few ...

Hey 7bit... is there any chance that you could accommodate that request that I PM'd you about a few days ago? I'd like to know before you ship! Thanks!

Awesome... that kit is exactly what I was hoping for!!!

jad labert wrote:

gnmar2723 wrote:

7bit wrote: They will ship on Monday. Sorry for the delay ...

Sound awesome thank you! I don't mind the wait, I just wanted to make sure nothing got lost

Same here!
TragusInfantigoRx

Does anyone know if the Round 5 leftovers got shipped last week?

7bit wrote: The bot is not as stupid as you might think and will take care of it.

Hey 7bit, please see the PM I sent regarding this issue now that SL89's payment info has been updated. Thanks

Hey 7bit, has SL89 sent his update for Paypal payments? Will you be shipping Round 5 leftovers after that update? Thanks

Hey 7bit... the 15% summer sale discount got removed from my latest invoice. I made the payment to SL89 before the deadline, but I it guess it won't show up until he sends his most recent update. Please reapply the discount... thanks!

Hey 7bit, I'm also having an issue with a locked order. Please check your messages for details. Thanks

What keys are in these sets?

G/FUNCTION/R1/RED
G/FUNCTION4/R1/RED
G/FUNCTION5/R1/RED
G/FUNCTION6/R1/RED
G/FUNCTION7/R1/RED

Same here... Paypal is my only option

I'm just now getting e-mail notifications from mashby that he has accepted my payments.