deskthority

At about 4:40 into this video they talk about the keyboard a tiny bit:

Unless my memory is failing, the Beeb micros didn't make that "pinging" sound like in the video.

If you mean the sort in the TVI/BBC Micro, then you'd want Cherry MX Black or any similar 60–70 cN linear switch.

I thought the Beebs originally used Futaba's right? So Cherry MX is close enough?

As far as the noise goes, the old Beeb keyboard are not too bad, for me they are one of the best ...

Im curious: is it still possible to buy Futaba key switches? If not, what would be the modern equivalent?

The "Model 925" has the same switches as many BBC Micros (it's the " Type 1 " Beeb switch, the most common type). No clue who made it; it's a rock solid reliable medium weight linear switch with a virtually silent downstroke and loud upstroke that gives you a "lagged" sensation (every keystroke ...