As some may know, I've long-time been working on an IBM keyboard part number database project inspired by the DT wiki part number list but intended to be a more centralised version of it with more data points and (eventually) less reliance on volatile/eBay references. One of the cool things about this model is that it allows me to pull off some cool feats with the data, and this is hopefully one of them!
https://sharktastica.co.uk/kb_db_finder
Here's what it looks like: Information below up-to-date for version 0.9.3.
The idea? An interactive way to search the database by answering a five-question (mostly) illustrated quiz about what you're looking for it. This could be useful for:
- Finding out if a particular style and function of IBM keyboard you want exists
- Reverse-searching a keyboard you know exists but don’t know any part numbers for
- What colour is the keyboard's case? - eg. off-white/beige, black, industrial grey
- What form-factor does the keyboard typically sport? eg. full-size, "navblockless", 60%
- What branding is typically found on the keyboard? eg. IBM silver square, IBM grey oval, Unicomp logo on lock lights
- What switches lie beneath the keyboard's keycaps? eg. IBM capacitive buckling springs, Alps SKCL Yellow, standard rubber domes
- Does the keyboard have an integrated pointing device? eg. TrackPoint II, 25mm trackball, Unicomp pointing stick
Feel free to have a go and let me know what you think! As it’s still a preview and subject to bugs, please let me know if you come across any.
Cheers and enjoy!