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by the_ambyguous
17 Jun 2023, 03:25
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Has anyone Retrobrited an AEK or AEK II
Replies: 13
Views: 2307

Re: Has anyone Retrobrited an AEK or AEK II

Another option I was considering was just painting it after a good run through the dishwasher. Does anyone know the right shade of paint to use? I assume I need to clear coat it afterwards also. I assume paint would be a more permanent solution to the problem without making the plastic any more bri...
by the_ambyguous
17 May 2023, 12:14
Forum: For sale
Topic: Zenith Data Systems KB
Replies: 1
Views: 1177

Re: Zenith Data Systems KB

pming
by the_ambyguous
18 Jan 2023, 04:40
Forum: For sale
Topic: [US-TX][H] NOS ALPS keyboards, Leading Edge, PC8801, AEKII iso, AEKIIjp, variety boards [W] Paypal
Replies: 0
Views: 1769

[US-TX][H] NOS ALPS keyboards, Leading Edge, PC8801, AEKII iso, AEKIIjp, variety boards [W] Paypal

here is the timestamp and more pictures for more info https://imgur.com/a/LBWiukW **Salutations all**! I am in a financial crunch and I need to downsize my inventory ASAP. Looking to move product, as quickly and for the best value possible. COMPLETELY OPEN TO NEGOTIATION purchase more than one item ...
by the_ambyguous
13 Jun 2022, 21:33
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps wax mod - procedure & evaluation!
Replies: 175
Views: 101824

Re: Alps wax mod - procedure & evaluation!

I kinda like ping, myself. the alps ping isnt for everyone, its like finely aged barrel whiskey. some people prefer wine, others dont drink at all. i lubed an AEKII with white switches using PTFE in 2016 once, didnt like the way it almost distorted the feel and sound of the switch. ever since ive a...
by the_ambyguous
13 Jun 2022, 21:08
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] us-SC pine alps neon green
Replies: 1
Views: 869

Re: [WTB] us-SC pine alps neon green

i will accept nothing less than your first born child (just kidding i dont have any :( and also that wouldnt be good enough)
by the_ambyguous
13 Jun 2022, 21:07
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] ibm f at, realforce 23u, iso m0110, alps switches
Replies: 19
Views: 19880

Re: [WTB] datacomp dfk121/191, chicony 5160, alps switches

oof. im about two years too late. i have the full chassis and plate and pcb of a 5160at that had skcm blues along with the keycaps if youre interested
by the_ambyguous
13 Jun 2022, 19:55
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Packard Bell T9102 - SKCM Blue Alps at it's Finest
Replies: 37
Views: 24639

Re: Packard Bell T9102 - SKCM Blue Alps at it's Finest

I found another one! A Packard-Bell with SKCM blue Alps switches. This time, the sticker on the metal back reads "T9103". This one has doubleshot ABS keycaps. The one with "T8105" has pad-printed caps. Thus, it indeed appears that the numbers on the little stickers affixed to the back panel are ser...
by the_ambyguous
13 Jun 2022, 19:12
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Nippon Electric (NEC) Extended PC-8801
Replies: 6
Views: 2523

Re: Nippon Electric (NEC) Extended PC-8801

I just stumbled across two of these babies! and one of them is NOS! I have no idea what to do with it. not sure how i feel about triple spacebars. also, are dyesub pbt caps more desirable than the doubleshot ones? for this typeset. im not sure which one i like better. maybe im just not a huge fan of...
by the_ambyguous
13 Jun 2022, 08:56
Forum: For sale
Topic: [WTS] -
Replies: 57
Views: 26815

Re: [WTS] philips x3315 kb, sharp pa-1000h caps

aw man, wouldve killed to have that sharp typewriter if it was fully intact. let me know if you come across another one. id buy those caps but they wouldnt fit on the ansi ones i have
by the_ambyguous
13 Jun 2022, 06:13
Forum: For sale
Topic: [SOLD] Apple Desktop Bus Keyboard / IIGS (ANSI)
Replies: 7
Views: 1721

Re: [EU-DE] Apple Desktop Bus Keyboard / IIGS (ANSI)

well well well! haha I never thought I'd see this ole boy again! I hope he served you well the past two years! This was one of my favorite boards, switch wise. It has some of the oldest orange alps Ive ever used, and imo they were in superb condition. Theyre no logo long grey switch plate alps. And ...
by the_ambyguous
29 May 2022, 05:52
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Appreciation
Replies: 4210
Views: 1138702

Re: Alps Appreciation

mode1ace wrote:
27 Oct 2021, 15:54
My work in progress.

SKCM orange, canon keycaps, and the NCR80 case.
holy crap, this looks awesome! ive never seen canon caps used like this before, covering a whole board and and using the flat caps. is this a custom pcb?
by the_ambyguous
29 May 2022, 05:46
Forum: For sale
Topic: [WTS] Blue Alps boards, ALPS keycaps, Clare-Pendar SF 5101 keyboard
Replies: 7
Views: 1893

Re: [WTS] Blue Alps boards, ALPS keycaps, Clare-Pendar SF 5101 keyboard

75 for an AppleDesign keyboard is mental. Time was you couldn’t give them away without paying for the shipping! :lol: I have some of those caps, btw, and they’re no AEK substitute let’s put it that way. I got them for free with another sale. Haha I think that still stands true for all non czech one...
by the_ambyguous
09 Aug 2021, 06:09
Forum: For sale
Topic: [WTS] FK-2001 White ALPS
Replies: 3
Views: 3076

Re: [WTS] FK-2001 White ALPS

pm incoming
by the_ambyguous
02 Aug 2021, 10:08
Forum: For sale
Topic: [SOLD] Apple 2c keyboard with BLUE ALPS
Replies: 6
Views: 2269

Re: [WTS] Apple 2c keyboard with BLUE ALPS

beautiful! absolutely splendid my friend. i would inquire about purchasing but i just got fired and cant afford guilty pleasures atm. glws! sorry to hear that ! rofl i'm not, it was a shitty job at a book store. now i am free from being a wage slave and I can focus on what really matters, KEYBOARDS...
by the_ambyguous
30 Jul 2021, 11:40
Forum: For sale
Topic: [SOLD] Apple 2c keyboard with BLUE ALPS
Replies: 6
Views: 2269

Re: [WTS] Apple 2c keyboard with BLUE ALPS

beautiful! absolutely splendid my friend. i would inquire about purchasing but i just got fired and cant afford guilty pleasures atm. glws!
by the_ambyguous
30 Jul 2021, 11:28
Forum: For sale
Topic: [WTS] Ascaii's collection
Replies: 97
Views: 21811

Re: [WTS] Ascaii's collection

pm!!!!
by the_ambyguous
30 Jul 2021, 11:10
Forum: For sale
Topic: [Free] A few old keyboards
Replies: 19
Views: 4830

Re: [Free] A few old keyboards

pm!!
by the_ambyguous
24 Apr 2021, 00:22
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] IBM 5140 (parts)
Replies: 1
Views: 1206

Re: [WTB] IBM 5140 (parts)

still looking for this? are you looking for the brown alps, or the computer itself?
by the_ambyguous
24 Apr 2021, 00:20
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Apple IIc Control+Return keycaps
Replies: 1
Views: 858

Re: [WTB] Apple IIc Control+Return keycaps

I believe I have an incomplete set of apple IIc plus keycaps I could rip the keys youre looking for from. I'm not sure what color they are, the IIc plus came with orange alps so im guessing theyre the same color, will have to check.
by the_ambyguous
23 Apr 2021, 23:35
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Replies: 5293
Views: 1495794

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread

can anyone identify what kind of keycaps these are? or confirm my suspicions? my guess is laser etched?

and also, are these alps SKBM white switches? they look kinda yellow.

keyboard is SMK-8851
by the_ambyguous
15 Apr 2021, 07:02
Forum: For sale
Topic: [WTS] NIB German AEK 2
Replies: 8
Views: 1878

Re: [WTS] NIB German AEK 2

nice! sending PM
by the_ambyguous
15 Apr 2021, 07:01
Forum: For sale
Topic: [WTS] Godspeed Ergodox, Nyquists, Troubled Minds, various alps caps
Replies: 1
Views: 1453

[WTS] Godspeed Ergodox, Nyquists, Troubled Minds, various alps caps

timestamp https://imgur.com/gallery/ZocCQQ8 Sharp keycaps https://imgur.com/gallery/3uIev8P chicony 5160at keycaps https://imgur.com/gallery/g9d5BBR sitong chinese typewriter dyesub pbt caps https://imgur.com/gallery/HhqPtlj prices are OBO and do not include shipping SS 60% HHKB plate - never been u...
by the_ambyguous
02 Apr 2021, 05:54
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 5986505

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

It's starting to look like that DC-3014 that went last night for $960 was a legit bid Wow. Blue alps owners: are they $800-900 better than white alps? Well I'm a multiple blue Alps owner and I'm just as happy with *early* white Alps switches. White Alps are definitely not all the same, so it's not ...
by the_ambyguous
29 Mar 2021, 14:33
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Vintage Increases Value?
Replies: 120
Views: 25565

Re: Vintage Increases Value?

the game is changing, for the worse. you used to be able to find a diamond in the rough. now everyone thinks all their garbage is gold. what a shame.
by the_ambyguous
21 Mar 2021, 07:41
Forum: For sale
Topic: Custom blue alps 60% XD60 blue 5556/iso5140 caps, NIB Pingmaster
Replies: 14
Views: 8000

Re: Custom blue alps 60% XD60 blue 5556/iso5140 caps, NIB Pingmaster

holy crap just saw that the pingmaster sold for $200.. i had no idea they skyrocketed in value. are they no longer available on ebay? incredible, i regret not purchasing more when i had the chance.

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