Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 23 Jan 2023, 02:28
I want itTNT wrote: ↑23 Jan 2023, 02:28Look at this thing
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234741201018?h ... R7LOw8O7YQ
I love it
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Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 23 Jan 2023, 10:57
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 23 Jan 2023, 11:24
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274630046752
If I had 2k I would buy this in a heartbeat. If anyone wants the only keyboard to be rated as "nuclear proof", here's your chance.
Heres a manual for more info:
https://librascopememories.com/Librasco ... 201988.pdf
If I had 2k I would buy this in a heartbeat. If anyone wants the only keyboard to be rated as "nuclear proof", here's your chance.
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Heres a manual for more info:
https://librascopememories.com/Librasco ... 201988.pdf
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 23 Jan 2023, 11:25
I may actually try and sell my whole keyboard collection to just get my hand on one of these
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 23 Jan 2023, 15:48
Ebay calculates shipping at $377 to my location and that is not even all the way across the US from the West Coast. Across the pond from Oregon it would have to be a lot more.
It mentions "flexible disk" and there appears to be an oblong door on the left side with dual latch levers that would probably accommodate a 5-1/4" floppy. Do you think that's it?
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 23 Jan 2023, 16:48
I thought that at first, but if you look at the brochure it states that it is for map overlays:fohat wrote: ↑23 Jan 2023, 15:48Ebay calculates shipping at $377 to my location and that is not even all the way across the US from the West Coast. Across the pond from Oregon it would have to be a lot more.
It mentions "flexible disk" and there appears to be an oblong door on the left side with dual latch levers that would probably accommodate a 5-1/4" floppy. Do you think that's it?
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My best guess is there is some kind of port to the right side as there are no available images, but that's just a guess.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 23 Jan 2023, 16:52
I have sent a message to the seller to see what can be done with shipping. I doubt I will be able to get hold of the item but this would be my magnum opus if its viable
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 23 Jan 2023, 17:57
Me too, but look at the import feesLalaland124 wrote: ↑23 Jan 2023, 10:57I want itTNT wrote: ↑23 Jan 2023, 02:28Look at this thing
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234741201018?h ... R7LOw8O7YQ
I love it
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 24 Jan 2023, 14:34
I thought this was interesting. A TEMPEST AEK M0115. Might be hard to open up the switches with a metal plate over them:
There’s also dampers on the key caps. I bet the sound and feel is much different. Too pricey for me to find out. Listing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/155374685346
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/155374685346
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 24 Jan 2023, 14:54
Reuters AK123 KT / 10-11-0308. Seller's asking price is a pipe dream but beautiful board - very modern considering the era. couldn't find any info on switches but it's close relatives (AK125, etc) all seem to be Cherry Brown.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/354538368488
https://www.ebay.com/itm/354538368488
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 24 Jan 2023, 15:30
Certainly not Cherry switches of any kind - the LEDs wouldn't be in a corner of the keys.jgaynor wrote: ↑24 Jan 2023, 14:54Reuters AK123 KT / 10-11-0308. […] couldn't find any info on switches but it's close relatives (AK125, etc) all seem to be Cherry Brown.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/354538368488
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 25 Jan 2023, 17:35
TNT wrote: ↑23 Jan 2023, 02:28Look at this thing
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234741201018?h ... R7LOw8O7YQ
I love it
A quick follow up:
I've asked the seller for some detailed pictures and this is what he sent me:
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- So the case is all metal, must be a heavy beast...
- Switches are some variant of Licon Magnetic Pulse (check this for reference) or another unknown Licon switch
- Keycaps are most likely a mix of doubleshots and infilled caps
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 26 Jan 2023, 14:41
And the layout would be not too terrible on a modern system ...
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 29 Jan 2023, 17:31
I noticed this green alps terminal board with an interesting nav cluster:
Not sure how that works but I doubt it actuates the green alps like a normal button. I'm guessing it moves sensors like a mouse ball.
Link to listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/195575499565
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Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 29 Jan 2023, 17:51
That green Alps board looks cool. The connector doesn't. It's currently at $139.99, so it's not at a bad price for any green Alps KB.
I'd love to take a shot at it, but I'm trying to save for another purchase.
I'd love to take a shot at it, but I'm trying to save for another purchase.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 29 Jan 2023, 19:15
Same. My project backlog doesn't leave much for anything new. What are saving up for?hellothere wrote: ↑29 Jan 2023, 17:51I'd love to take a shot at it, but I'm trying to save for another purchase.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 03 Feb 2023, 01:57
3D printerer, bayby!
Because I'm not spending enough on buying keyboards, I need another hobby to fund.
Because I'm not spending enough on buying keyboards, I need another hobby to fund.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 03 Feb 2023, 03:19
Nice! I've been inching towards getting one too. Good luck with the purchase!
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 08 Feb 2023, 20:46
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 08 Feb 2023, 22:57
The seller is speculating that it’s an apple one prototype keyboard. Even if it were true, I don’t think the value would be that high and I think you would need some solid facts backing up the claim.JP! wrote: ↑08 Feb 2023, 20:46Interesting Micro Switch board to look at...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225406217728
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 09 Feb 2023, 04:29
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 09 Feb 2023, 08:09
I suppose its Cherry sticker intends to suggest high reliability
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 19 Feb 2023, 01:01
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 19 Feb 2023, 19:31
Found an interesting looking Wang while browsering one of the local buy and sell sites.
It's a Wang 2336 apparently, can't seem to find much information other than that, quite a good looking Wang though.
Anyone around got any idea what switches it might have?
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Anyone around got any idea what switches it might have?
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 19 Feb 2023, 19:38
I want to say it's either foam and foil or microswitch SD, as I've seen a Wang terminal with the same keycap style have microswitch SD.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 23 Feb 2023, 09:04
Leading Edge DC-2014
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266143932321
way to expensive ... but smiley caps
https://www.ebay.com/itm/175277988217
some ibm keyboard with unusable layout
https://www.ebay.com/itm/295536241124
do we have someone around who knows how to repair keyboards?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325536976289
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266143932321
way to expensive ... but smiley caps
https://www.ebay.com/itm/175277988217
some ibm keyboard with unusable layout
https://www.ebay.com/itm/295536241124
do we have someone around who knows how to repair keyboards?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325536976289
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 23 Feb 2023, 09:39
Some Model M's are not too difficult to do, but the shipping displayed for me is "ouch" territorySlom wrote: ↑23 Feb 2023, 09:04do we have someone around who knows how to repair keyboards?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325536976289
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 23 Feb 2023, 13:28
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 23 Feb 2023, 16:21
The prices for DC-3014s are getting insane. A few years ago you could get a NOS one in that price range.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 23 Feb 2023, 18:04
A few years ago a nice DC-3014 sold on ebay for $65. I was the second highest bidder, and I stopped bidding at that point because it was already over my $50 limit.engr wrote: ↑23 Feb 2023, 16:21The prices for DC-3014s are getting insane. A few years ago you could get a NOS one in that price range.