[SOLD] IBM 5285 Beamspring keyboard 1981

shine · 17 Dec 2021, 15:21

Hello DT,

I have for sale one of the keyboards from my collection, a near mint 5285 Beamspring keyboard. As you now, the 5285 is something like a 5251 "made right", same layout but much better ergonomics and is a joy to type on.

Fully restored with new foam, clean, fully tested. No rust, beautiful rainbow plate. Very minimal yellowing in wristrest.

It does not include xwhatsit or qmk controller, only the original controller and cable if the buyer wants them. As all 5285's it does not have a solenoid but a beeper, fully working as well.

Spanish layout.

Asking: 1600€ shipped EU/USA. Feel free to ask questions or make offers. You can find me in Discord DT group under the name "mynameisshineee"

Full high-res album here: https://imgur.com/a/IStfj2f

mrprofessor · 17 Dec 2021, 21:42

GLWS!

alexandrufloca · 26 Dec 2021, 11:28

May I ask how much this sold for?

shine · 26 Dec 2021, 22:14

alexandrufloca wrote: ↑
26 Dec 2021, 11:28
May I ask how much this sold for?

Asking price

vyquad · 31 Dec 2021, 19:53

im curious to know how you came into possession of this, before selling ofc

mrprofessor · 02 Jan 2022, 03:35

vyquad wrote: ↑
31 Dec 2021, 19:53
im curious to know how you came into possession of this, before selling ofc

Lol, I hope there isn't any blood diamond thing going on. Is there Shine?

shine · 02 Jan 2022, 10:34

mrprofessor wrote: ↑
02 Jan 2022, 03:35

vyquad wrote: ↑
31 Dec 2021, 19:53
im curious to know how you came into possession of this, before selling ofc
Lol, I hope there isn't any blood diamond thing going on. Is there Shine?

nah, but will do black magic for a 4978

John Doe · 02 Jan 2022, 11:09

So, basically 4978 became the endgame in the beamer's world, I guess?

Muirium · 02 Jan 2022, 12:07

For some, maybe. I'd much rather have this:

Spoiler:

shine · 02 Jan 2022, 12:45

Muirium wrote: ↑
02 Jan 2022, 12:07
For some, maybe. I'd much rather have this:

Spoiler:

whats your offer? already has PCB

Muirium · 02 Jan 2022, 12:50

Ooooh!

John Doe · 02 Jan 2022, 14:13

Muirium wrote: ↑
02 Jan 2022, 12:50
Ooooh!

Dont be shy, Mui.

SgtPeppers · 07 Jan 2022, 07:23

I am working on researching this beast, which seems to be cloning this keyboard, thoughts? I could use some help here, as it seems to also use the same plug of sorts, but might be a different signal.

P.S. While I don't own a 5285 myself, I used to have a terminal at school back in 2017 with one of them attached. They are amazing. This Memorex board isn't built as nice, is slimmer, and uses a variant of the Honeywell Micro Switch.

shine · 07 Jan 2022, 09:35

SgtPeppers wrote: ↑
07 Jan 2022, 07:23
I am working on researching this beast, which seems to be cloning this keyboard, thoughts? I could use some help here, as it seems to also use the same plug of sorts, but might be a different signal.

P.S. While I don't own a 5285 myself, I used to have a terminal at school back in 2017 with one of them attached. They are amazing. This Memorex board isn't built as nice, is slimmer, and uses a variant of the Honeywell Micro Switch.

i own the 5285 terminal if you want to try if it works, but i live in Spain.

Plug is like this:

SgtPeppers · 07 Jan 2022, 16:48

The connector resembles a DB25 connector. My bad. Thanks for the offer though. I'll try to post a photo of the connector, I can't right now. I have yet to find and info on it, except for a leaflet by Memorex.

Byron · 05 Jul 2023, 11:26

thankyou

Muirium · 05 Jul 2023, 11:43

Thread title says already SOLD. You are too late.