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Identify the Switch?
Posted: 19 Dec 2018, 18:31
by elecplus
As opposed to identifying keyboards, can I please get some help identifying switches?
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This is not the same as any of those located on the inverse cross mount page on the wiki.
wiki/Inverse_cross_mount_recognition This one is square around the center, not just round.
All help appreciated!
Posted: 19 Dec 2018, 19:27
by Chyros
I've never seen anything like that.
The mount and slider definitely resembles Futaba, but not necessarily the keycaps. Does the board have a model number or FCC ID?
Posted: 20 Dec 2018, 16:04
by elecplus
The only sticker on the back says Model VS-230E K/B
S/No. 88082095
This is an LK201 look alike, but the tab is not offset, as it would be for a real VT200 series terminal.
Posted: 20 Dec 2018, 16:06
by Myoth
they're Futuba MA for sure.
I bet they feel like APS or beamspring
Posted: 20 Dec 2018, 16:56
by Muirium
I’d bet on feeling like Alps over beamspring! Nothing feels even close to IBM’s ancient finest. And I’ve tried plenty.
Posted: 20 Dec 2018, 17:18
by elecplus
Myoth wrote: they're Futuba MA for sure.
I bet they feel like APS or beamspring
Based on what? Do you have evidence? These are linear switches.
Posted: 20 Dec 2018, 17:41
by Myoth
elecplus wrote: Myoth wrote: they're Futuba MA for sure.
I bet they feel like APS or beamspring
Based on what? Do you have evidence? These are linear switches.
their look. I don't, but you should desolder one and see if the bottom gives anything.
Futuna MA exists in linear, they're rare.
Posted: 21 Dec 2018, 06:46
by arkanoid
We discussed that switch before. It's probably from a membrane keyboard.
keyboards-f2/identify-a-meaningless-switch-t17927.html