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5576 Keyboard-2 (Ricoh/IBM OEM) Alps Plate Spring

Posted: 05 Jun 2019, 19:05
by Raumfahrer
This one is RICOH branded but there are identical ones with IBM labels as well.
http://ide-research.net/keyboard/keyboa ... /5576-002/ (there is a video in that page)

Overall, it is a very interesting board with nice caps (the 2-part variety), and very interesting switches.

They are clicky, and sing-songy and very pleasant to type on. The keyfeel is light, a bit bouncy and smooth.
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On the layout though, this does not seem to be the usual JIS layout which is why I have avoided using apostrophes since I cannot find the damned thing

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Some more photos:

Backside
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Ricoh branding
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the 2-part keycaps (modifiers seem to be single part)
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the swtich
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Re: 5576 Keyboard-2 (Ricoh/IBM OEM) Alps Plate Spring

Posted: 05 Jun 2019, 19:17
by Dingster
Sweet thats a nice find. Would you mind doing a sound test?

Re: 5576 Keyboard-2 (Ricoh/IBM OEM) Alps Plate Spring

Posted: 05 Jun 2019, 19:43
by Raumfahrer
Dingster wrote:
05 Jun 2019, 19:17
Sweet thats a nice find. Would you mind doing a sound test?
I d not have any special recording equipment but hopefully this gives you some idea.
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Sorry I do not know how to host this video

Re: 5576 Keyboard-2 (Ricoh/IBM OEM) Alps Plate Spring

Posted: 05 Jun 2019, 21:11
by Dingster
Raumfahrer wrote:
05 Jun 2019, 19:43
Dingster wrote:
05 Jun 2019, 19:17
Sweet thats a nice find. Would you mind doing a sound test?
I d not have any special recording equipment but hopefully this gives you some idea.
Sorry I do not know how to host this video
Thanks man, sounds super clicky :)
Enjoy that board!

Re: 5576 Keyboard-2 (Ricoh/IBM OEM) Alps Plate Spring

Posted: 05 Jun 2019, 23:18
by ZedTheMan
Hey Raum, can you confirm whether or not those 2 part caps work on Alps SKCL/skcm series?

Re: 5576 Keyboard-2 (Ricoh/IBM OEM) Alps Plate Spring

Posted: 05 Jun 2019, 23:28
by E3E
ZedTheMan wrote:
05 Jun 2019, 23:18
Hey Raum, can you confirm whether or not those 2 part caps work on Alps SKCL/skcm series?
They do not, just to chime in, as I've got experience with 5576-2

Re: 5576 Keyboard-2 (Ricoh/IBM OEM) Alps Plate Spring

Posted: 05 Jun 2019, 23:38
by ZedTheMan
A real shame, that.