Chicony KB-5591
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| FCC ID | E8HKB-5591 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chicony |
| Layouts | ISO, semi-ISO |
| Keyswitches | SMK Alps mount switch |
| Interface |
AT (keyboard) Serial (mouse) |
| Supersedes | Chicony KB-5581 |
Chicony KB-5591 (semi-ISO)[1] and KB-5592 (ISO) are an AT keyboards from Chicony with an integrated trackball. The trackball replaces the cursor keys, and there are three mouse buttons at the front-left of the case. The single cable splits out to AT and serial connectors for the keyboard and trackball respectively.
There are four lock LEDs on the keyboard: num lock, caps lock, scroll lock, and cursor lock. In cursor lock mode, the trackball transmits cursor keypresses; the toggle for cursor lock is any Ctrl, any Alt, and the right mouse button on the keyboard.[2]
To guide the user's fingers, the left mouse button has two small bumps on it, and the right button has a small raised bar.
Switches
Chicony are infamous for having routinely changed the switches in their mechanical boards. So far, this board has only been seen with SMK Alps mount switches.
Gallery
KB-5592, German
German-layout model with turquoise trackball and curved corners to the trackball module cover.
Top
Bottom
Trackball module
SMK Alps mount switches
Trackball buttons; these are on the left, while the trackball itself is near the right
