IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread

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Muirium
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12 Aug 2022, 16:11

Habakuks wrote:
12 Aug 2022, 16:00
That was fast... looks like I have come to the right place after a long time of looking for my lovely keyboard.

I took a look on the suggestions here (Mitsumi, Aristotle, Chyros donations)... but it seems I had something different.

The keybard I had was very soft in touch and silent... buttery and light as Muirium put it. When you type, it feels like cutting through hot butter with knife (as we say in German).

Is it possible that it was some kind of rubberdome?

But yes, you're right. I found a KB-5193R with clicky Cherry MX Blue switches. So "R" is not for rubberdome.
It really sounds like a board with these:

wiki/Mitsumi_miniature_mechanical

But in good condition.

Habakuks

12 Aug 2022, 16:50

Muirium wrote:
12 Aug 2022, 16:11
It really sounds like a board with these:

wiki/Mitsumi_miniature_mechanical

But in good condition.
This one, right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tum8hoa1YOY

Too loud, actually...

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Muirium
µ

12 Aug 2022, 17:55

They sound nothing like that in a chicony chassis. Watch chyros’s vid I linked earlier.

Chassis make all the difference. Everything is meaty in a thicc one. ;)

Edit: Actually they sound little like chyros’s vid either. His mic is too close. All thump, no switch. They’re actually quite subtle. Even a Topre will sound like a racket if you mic it from the table. :P

Habakuks

12 Aug 2022, 18:27

Aahh, yes, that might be the reason :-)

I'll give it a try and buy one.

Thanks, Muririum and others.

Great forum!

Edit: The more I watch typing videos with this switch, the more I think you're right.

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morbid42

19 Aug 2022, 17:50

Anyone know what's this keyboard used for, the model is RT8756L with white linear spaceinvaders
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Pwrtn

29 Aug 2022, 16:11

Anyone can ID these switches? The windowed caps are really throwing me off.

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Obscure

29 Aug 2022, 22:52

I asked a friend to bring any keyboard from his Tokyo trip.
Well, one piece more for the collection, I guess I never will bring it back to service.
Any idea, what this one was made for? Thank you for infos, cheers
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TNT

29 Aug 2022, 23:35

Pwrtn wrote:
29 Aug 2022, 16:11
Anyone can ID these switches? The windowed caps are really throwing me off.

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Looks a lot like a Bondwell/Omron board: https://imgur.com/a/Mif2Tky; https://imgur.com/a/mCGfsa8. I used to own one of those which had some excellent amber Omrons in them. Might be worth checking this one out.

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jsheradin

30 Aug 2022, 01:02

Obscure wrote:
29 Aug 2022, 22:52
I asked a friend to bring any keyboard from his Tokyo trip.
Well, one piece more for the collection, I guess I never will bring it back to service.
Any idea, what this one was made for? Thank you for infos, cheers
It's an NEC PC-98 board of some sort. Likely NMB dome with slider. TMK supports the protocol.
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Pwrtn

02 Sep 2022, 13:23

TNT wrote:
29 Aug 2022, 23:35
Pwrtn wrote:
29 Aug 2022, 16:11
Anyone can ID these switches? The windowed caps are really throwing me off.
Looks a lot like a Bondwell/Omron board: https://imgur.com/a/Mif2Tky; https://imgur.com/a/mCGfsa8. I used to own one of those which had some excellent amber Omrons in them. Might be worth checking this one out.
Thank you for the tip, I have it with me now and yes, it has amber Omrons. They seem clean on the outside but the feel is not very good, kinda mushy. Will try deep cleaning when I make some time.

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clickandthock

02 Sep 2022, 17:36

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Thanks!

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jsheradin

02 Sep 2022, 18:09

clickandthock wrote:
02 Sep 2022, 17:36


Thanks!
Philips torsion spring by the looks of it.

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clickandthock

02 Sep 2022, 19:37

jsheradin wrote:
02 Sep 2022, 18:09
clickandthock wrote:
02 Sep 2022, 17:36


Thanks!
Philips torsion spring by the looks of it.
That make sens!!! Thanks !

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hellothere

05 Sep 2022, 17:30

Pwrtn wrote:
02 Sep 2022, 13:23
TNT wrote:
29 Aug 2022, 23:35
Pwrtn wrote:
29 Aug 2022, 16:11
Anyone can ID these switches? The windowed caps are really throwing me off.
Looks a lot like a Bondwell/Omron board: https://imgur.com/a/Mif2Tky; https://imgur.com/a/mCGfsa8. I used to own one of those which had some excellent amber Omrons in them. Might be worth checking this one out.
Thank you for the tip, I have it with me now and yes, it has amber Omrons. They seem clean on the outside but the feel is not very good, kinda mushy. Will try deep cleaning when I make some time.
As I currently own two amber Omron keyboards, I'll first say that they are excellent clicky switches and can feel absolutely fantastic. The second thing is that if you find a couple switches aren't working properly, check out this thread.

As far as I can tell, you can't open the switch plate. You also have to desolder the switch to open it.

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Lalaland124

07 Sep 2022, 16:25

Anyone have an idea? Siemens or Robotran would be my guess..

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dancingtara

22 Sep 2022, 02:36

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What switches this could have?
Note that box doesn't fit the keyboard.
It says Acer 6311-N
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John Doe

22 Sep 2022, 03:23

dancingtara wrote:
22 Sep 2022, 02:36
What switches this could have?
wiki/Acer_switch

dancingtara

22 Sep 2022, 04:57

John Doe wrote:
22 Sep 2022, 03:23

wiki/Acer_switch
I think so. Awfully sounds like Alps but very dirty sounding. Was afraid of pulling off the keycaps because I don't have a wire puller in hand.

Meowmaritus

22 Sep 2022, 08:39

dancingtara wrote:
22 Sep 2022, 02:36
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What switches this could have?
Note that box doesn't fit the keyboard.
It says Acer 6311-N
I have one of these it's indeed Acer switch. Mine has the slightly better old version of the switches so maybe yours will too

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guidemetothelight

24 Sep 2022, 12:41

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Anyone has any info on that keyboard ?

Especially Switch Type?

I have a chance to get it for free but i have to drive a fair bit to get it , wondering if its worth it :D

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mmm

24 Sep 2022, 12:48

guidemetothelight wrote:
24 Sep 2022, 12:41
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Anyone has any info on that keyboard ?

Especially Switch Type?

I have a chance to get it for free but i have to drive a fair bit to get it , wondering if its worth it :D
Looks like a Compaq KB-9968 (rubber dome, possibly a boring one?)

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guidemetothelight

24 Sep 2022, 12:58

mmm wrote:
24 Sep 2022, 12:48
Looks like a Compaq KB-9968 (rubber dome, possibly a boring one?)
Ah ok , thanks for clarifying.

Its from a bin of Electronic Scrap , but all Boards look to be Rubber domes , maybe theres a G80 3000 with lasered keycaps in there , but thats not worth the 60 km drive.
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OleVoip

27 Sep 2022, 10:45

Lalaland124 wrote:
07 Sep 2022, 16:25
Anyone have an idea? Siemens or Robotran would be my guess..
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Definitely Robotron — Siemens put such top-hat caps only on low-profile switches.

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guidemetothelight

27 Sep 2022, 13:26

Anybody got any clue ?

Cant find anything in the web , FCC ID isnt on the DT Wiki List.
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Polecat

27 Sep 2022, 17:07

guidemetothelight wrote:
27 Sep 2022, 13:26
Anybody got any clue ?

Cant find anything in the web , FCC ID isnt on the DT Wiki List.
Samsung rubber dome.

https://telcontar.net/KBK/Keycombo/keyboard?id=214

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guidemetothelight

27 Sep 2022, 19:05

Polecat wrote:
27 Sep 2022, 17:07

Samsung rubber dome.

https://telcontar.net/KBK/Keycombo/keyboard?id=214
Thanks ! Pretty cool website

justin423

01 Oct 2022, 14:31

Wyse Ultimate???

https://imgur.com/a/CPo8PQq

I am looking for a Wyse with a 10 pin DIN to pair with my Wyse-50 terminal. (going to try and use it with on an Odroid HC4)
But this one doesn't have a part #.

I want to spend like 40-50 bucks, but that seems impossible because it seems everyone took those old Wyse's and separated them.

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guidemetothelight

02 Oct 2022, 20:35

Any Idea on that one ?

Very few Numbers on the back / branding.

Please Keyboard Wizards, share your knowledge. :?:
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Polecat

02 Oct 2022, 20:50

guidemetothelight wrote:
02 Oct 2022, 20:35
Any Idea on that one ?

Very few Numbers on the back / branding.

Please Keyboard Wizards, share your knowledge. :?:
Datacomp DFK-501F, Futaba MA switches:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324709565404

wiki/Datacomp_DFK-501F/502F

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guidemetothelight

02 Oct 2022, 22:41

Polecat wrote:
02 Oct 2022, 20:50

Datacomp DFK-501F
Impressive , thank you.
Since iam limiting my collection to Alps , MX , One Model M & hopefully some topre in the future, not for me.

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