Alps SKCC Green
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| Manufacturer | Alps Electric |
|---|---|
| Family | Alps SKCC series |
| Product code | SKCCBK |
| Switch type | Linear |
| Sense method | Metal leaf |
| Actuation force | ca. 60 gf |
| Switch mount | Plate mount |
Alps SKCC Green is a switch in Alps SKCC series.
Contents
Description
The return spring has been found with 11 and with 12 active turns, both pictured below. The switch is a slightly lighter weight than Alps SKCC Cream, whose spring has been found with 9 active turns for the same approximate length and gauge. SKCC Green's spring has been measured as 10.7 mm long with 0.21 mm gauge wire.
Based on non-scientific keystem-to-keystem testing, SKCC Green appears to be the same weight as General Instrument Series S950 (rated at 60 gf), while it is heaver than RAFI RS 76 C 010 (estimated 50 cN). SKCC Green also appears to share the same return spring as S95010. This would suggest a 60 gf actuation force for Green. From the spring turn ratio (11:9 Cream/Green), this would put Alps SKCC Cream at around 70 cN.
Keyboards
- Heath/Zenith HTX-10
- IBM 5954339 "Pingmaster"[1][2]
- Toshiba Pasopia 700 keyboard[3]
Gallery
Comparison with Alps SKCC Cream; both switches are used examples from unknown equipment, via the same supplier
SKCCBK
The photos below depict part SKCCBK0001, which was at the time stocked by Eleport Corp in Japan. This is the source of model number "SKCCBK"; the switches from Eleport could not unfortunately be obtained for inspection.
SKCCBK box from Eleport's stock
SKCCBK switch
Heath/Zenith HTX-10 keyboard
SKCC Green and Lock switches in a Heath/Zenith HTX-10 keyboard
Top and side view
Bottom and side view
Slider, plate, and spring
Slider, plate, and spring
Case parts, bottom view
Case parts, top view
Keycap stem
References
- ↑ Deskthority — IBM 5954339
- ↑ Deskthority — IBM 5954339 Part No. 6112884
- ↑ Mousefan — TOSHIBA PASOPIA700 '85 Retrieved 2015-07-23.
