Univac 4118511-01 keyboard from 1968

[snuci]

The earliest keyboard I have now. This is a Univac keyboard with Micro Switch switches from 1968. This is likely from a console of some type as it has a "return" key and the keyboard assembly is embedded in a metal plate that looks like it screws into a bigger console (it is not a stand-alone keyboard). While this does resemble the Univac Uniscope 100, that uses different key switches and is a more compact design. If anyone has heard these, they are very clicky and loud but even so, this still has a clicker.

Here are some pics:

Univac keyboard - top.JPG (321.71 KiB) Viewed 2656 times

Univac keyboard - tear.JPG (347.74 KiB) Viewed 2656 times

Univac keyboard - Keyboard mechanism top.JPG (453.53 KiB) Viewed 2656 times

Univac keyboard - mechanism profile.JPG (232.22 KiB) Viewed 2656 times

Univac keyboard - mechaism side view.JPG (272.55 KiB) Viewed 2656 times

Univac keyboard - Micro Switch close ups.JPG (345.33 KiB) Viewed 2656 times

Univac keyboard - markings.JPG (389.79 KiB) Viewed 2656 times

Univac keyboard - clicker relay.JPG (344.58 KiB) Viewed 2656 times

[Fkazim]

Those Micro Switches look amazing!

[snacksthecat]

Really nice photos! I've never imagined switches so tall before. And those red wires look super delicate. Glad it's in such great condition especially considering it's over 50 years old!

[Chyros]

Haha, very nice! I've been trying to find some MS MS for a while now xD .

[snuci]

As requested, an added pic: This is the space bar stabilizer. The square hole is where a key switch protrudes to make contact with one side of the space bar. My other Univac Micro Switch keyboard does not have a space bar arrangement like this.

Univac keyboard - space bar.JPG (609.36 KiB) Viewed 2506 times