This one is for HaaTa.
Just going through alps.tw's photos — found his page on latching action switches:
http://kbtalking.cool3c.com/article/27322
First one … hmm that looks like an SMK …
alps.tw calls it "HK.SMK", and we know that some BBC Micros used "Wongs/SMK" switches (no pictures though). Since some later BBC Micros were made in Hong Kong (for increased manufacturing capacity, allegedly), then those photos must be of Wongs/SMK. Interestingly, the Wongs/SMK latching action design differs from those used in "real" SMK switches. Also note a FOURTH branding on the switch base.
Exactly what involvement Wongs had with the design, is a mystery, but now we have yet another company making these SMK switches!
SMK Hong Kong
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Daniel Beardsmore
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Daniel Beardsmore
- Location: Hertfordshire, England
- Main keyboard: Filco Majestouch 1 (home)/Poker II backlit (work)
- Main mouse: MS IMO 1.1
- Favorite switch: Probably not whatever I wrote here
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Oh noes .........................................
http://kbtalking.cool3c.com/article/10126
http://kbtalking.cool3c.com/article/11086
Make that ***FIVE*** different logos on the bottom of these switches. Plus some more colour combinations. Are these all real, or are there fake SMKs out there?
http://kbtalking.cool3c.com/article/10126
http://kbtalking.cool3c.com/article/11086
Make that ***FIVE*** different logos on the bottom of these switches. Plus some more colour combinations. Are these all real, or are there fake SMKs out there?
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HaaTa
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ROFL, more SMK (or whatever the root was)...
This is getting out of hand.
If the switch wasn't so meh, maybe I'd have discovered this sooner ;P
This is getting out of hand.
If the switch wasn't so meh, maybe I'd have discovered this sooner ;P
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Daniel Beardsmore
- Location: Hertfordshire, England
- Main keyboard: Filco Majestouch 1 (home)/Poker II backlit (work)
- Main mouse: MS IMO 1.1
- Favorite switch: Probably not whatever I wrote here
- DT Pro Member: -
- Contact:
HTK/Hottek one is now here: [wiki]HTK switch[/wiki] — it's either a clone or a licensed redesign, as it does not use original metal parts and it seems to be clicky, too.
The other version, I don't know what the logo says, and it's on an unbranded keyboard! It appears to be identical to SMK though.
The other version, I don't know what the logo says, and it's on an unbranded keyboard! It appears to be identical to SMK though.