Difference between revisions of "Wyse PCE"
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{{infobox dkeyboard | {{infobox dkeyboard | ||
| name = Wyse PC Enhanced Keyboard | | name = Wyse PC Enhanced Keyboard | ||
| − | | image name = | + | | image name = Wyse PCE (JCUKEN) - top view.jpg |
| − | | pn = 840358-01, 840361-01, 900840-01 | + | | pn = 840358-01,<br>840361-01,<br>900840-01 (-02, -03)<br>900866-01 (-02) |
| branding = | | branding = | ||
| − | | fcc = | + | | fcc = |
| manufacturer = | | manufacturer = | ||
| switch = [[Cherry MX Black]] | | switch = [[Cherry MX Black]] | ||
| − | | layouts = 101 ([[ANSI]]), 102 ([[ISO]]) | + | | layouts = 101-key ([[ANSI]]), 102-key ([[ISO]]) |
| features = | | features = | ||
| − | | interface = [[Wyse keyboard protocols|Wyse proprietary]] (840358, 840361) | + | | interface = [[Wyse keyboard protocols|Wyse proprietary]] (840358, 840361)<br>[[AT]] (900840)<br>[[PS/2]] (900866) |
| weight = 1.6 kg | | weight = 1.6 kg | ||
| years = | | years = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | Wyse's "'''PC Enhanced Keyboard'''" ("PCE" on the label) is a keyboard series made for [[Wyse]]'s terminals. | + | Wyse's "'''PC Enhanced Keyboard'''" ("PCE" on the label) is a keyboard series made for [[Wyse]]'s terminals. It has a layout inspired by the [[IBM Enhanced Keyboard]], [[double-shot]] keycaps and [[Cherry MX Black]] switches. |
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| − | It has a layout inspired by the [[IBM Enhanced Keyboard]], [[ | ||
The manufacturer details are uncertain. One example has been found with a Silitek controller chip and Silitek model SK-8875 written on the PCB. The mounting plate is however stamped "WYSE TECHNOLOGY" and the product was registered with the FCC by Wyse themselves.<ref name="MouseFan" /> | The manufacturer details are uncertain. One example has been found with a Silitek controller chip and Silitek model SK-8875 written on the PCB. The mounting plate is however stamped "WYSE TECHNOLOGY" and the product was registered with the FCC by Wyse themselves.<ref name="MouseFan" /> | ||
==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
| − | There are several models in the series. There are two main variations: PC-compatible and terminal-only. | + | There are several models in the series. There are two main variations: PC-compatible and terminal-only. There are also keyboards in both ANSI and ISO (UK) layouts, the latter with the name-suffix "INT'L" on the back sticker. |
| − | There are also keyboards in both ANSI and ISO (UK) layouts, the latter with the name-suffix "INT'L" on the back sticker. | ||
=== PC-compatible === | === PC-compatible === | ||
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===Terminal only=== | ===Terminal only=== | ||
| − | [[File:Wyse840362-01.jpg | + | [[File:Wyse840362-01.jpg|thumb|Wyse 840362-01 "PCE INT'L" terminal keyboard.]] |
The 840358-1 and 840362-01 speak one of Wyse's proprietary terminal protocols over 4P4C modular cables. The terminal-only keyboards' case has a raised rectangle above the function keys where the case for the PC-compatible keyboards is flat. | The 840358-1 and 840362-01 speak one of Wyse's proprietary terminal protocols over 4P4C modular cables. The terminal-only keyboards' case has a raised rectangle above the function keys where the case for the PC-compatible keyboards is flat. | ||
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* There is also a <code>Select</code> key on the top right of the keyboard. | * There is also a <code>Select</code> key on the top right of the keyboard. | ||
| − | Like other Wyse keyboards with Cherry MX switches, all legends that appear black are actually dark blue. The arrows on the arrow keys are yellow. The keycaps are [[ | + | Like other Wyse keyboards with Cherry MX switches, all legends that appear black are actually dark blue. The arrows on the arrow keys are yellow. The keycaps are [[double-shot]] [[ABS]], thinner than on the [[Wyse ASCII]] Keyboard. |
The keycaps are practically in [[Signature Plastics DCS family]]. They were made by [[Comptec]] before their moulds were acquired by [[Signature Plastics]]. Matching [[adapter kit]]s have been made (see below). | The keycaps are practically in [[Signature Plastics DCS family]]. They were made by [[Comptec]] before their moulds were acquired by [[Signature Plastics]]. Matching [[adapter kit]]s have been made (see below). | ||
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==Keycap replicas== | ==Keycap replicas== | ||
===SoWaRa=== | ===SoWaRa=== | ||
| − | A group order to [[Signature Plastics]] made by a group within the Korean community OTD for modern keyboards with Windows keys. | + | A group order to [[Signature Plastics]] was made by a group within the Korean community OTD for modern keyboards with Windows keys. However, the blue legends turned out to be light blue, supposedly by a mistake when ordering. The group did, however, ask for 1.25 wide [[RGB modifiers]] with legends in red, green and royal blue ("RGB"). |
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| − | However, the blue legends turned out to be light blue, supposedly by a mistake when ordering. The group did, however, ask for 1.25 wide [[RGB modifiers]] with legends in red, green and royal blue ("RGB"). | ||
According to some, "SoWaRa" is supposedly short for "Sorry, It's a Wyse Replica", and spelled for how "SWR" is pronounced in Korean. According to others, it is supposed to read "Sky blue Wyse Replica", because "So" is also the Korean word for "Sky blue". | According to some, "SoWaRa" is supposedly short for "Sorry, It's a Wyse Replica", and spelled for how "SWR" is pronounced in Korean. According to others, it is supposed to read "Sky blue Wyse Replica", because "So" is also the Korean word for "Sky blue". | ||
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===Adapter kits=== | ===Adapter kits=== | ||
| − | [[File:WYSE_SP_colors_001.jpg | + | [[File:WYSE_SP_colors_001.jpg|thumb|Wyse ASCII [[Signature Plastics|SP]] colours.]] |
A [[Moogle kit]] and a [[Tsangan kit]] have been made for Wyse PCE keycaps. | A [[Moogle kit]] and a [[Tsangan kit]] have been made for Wyse PCE keycaps. | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | ===P/N 840358-13 (US/JCUKEN layout with 4P4C connector)=== | ||
| + | <gallery widths="250" heights="168"> | ||
| + | File:Wyse PCE (JCUKEN) - top view.jpg | Top view | ||
| + | File:Wyse PCE (JCUKEN) - bottom.jpg | Bottom | ||
| + | File:Wyse PCE (JCUKEN) - left hand side.jpg | Left hand side | ||
| + | File:Wyse PCE (JCUKEN) - middle section closeup.jpg | Middle section closeup | ||
| + | File:Wyse PCE (JCUKEN) - right hand side.jpg | Right hand side | ||
| + | File:Wyse PCE (JCUKEN) - nav cluster and numpad.jpg | Nav cluster and numpad | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| − | * [[Wyse ASCII]] keyboard | + | * [[Wyse ASCII]] keyboard |
* [[Wyse|Wyse Technology]] | * [[Wyse|Wyse Technology]] | ||
* [[Doubleshot Replacements Round 4|7bit's double-shot key group order, round 4]] | * [[Doubleshot Replacements Round 4|7bit's double-shot key group order, round 4]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references> | <references> | ||
| − | <ref name="MouseFan">MouseFan — [http://mousefan.telcontar.net/image/wyse900840.htm WYSE 900840-01 AT Taiwan]</ref> | + | <ref name="MouseFan">MouseFan — [http://mousefan.telcontar.net/image/wyse900840.htm WYSE 900840-01 AT Taiwan] (Japanese) Last updated 2021-06-05. Retrieved 2024-05-23.</ref> |
</references> | </references> | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | * Deskthority — [https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=614 OTD SoRaWeRe Keycaps] by sixty. Posted 2011-04-29. Retrieved 2024-05-23. | ||
[[Category:Wyse keyboards]] | [[Category:Wyse keyboards]] | ||
[[Category:Keyboards with Cherry MX switches]] | [[Category:Keyboards with Cherry MX switches]] | ||
[[Category:Terminal keyboards]] | [[Category:Terminal keyboards]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Vintage keyboards]] |
[[Category:List of all keyboards]] | [[Category:List of all keyboards]] | ||
Revision as of 23:09, 23 May 2024
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| Part number |
840358-01, 840361-01, 900840-01 (-02, -03) 900866-01 (-02) |
|---|---|
| Layouts | 101-key (ANSI), 102-key (ISO) |
| Keyswitches | Cherry MX Black |
| Interface |
Wyse proprietary (840358, 840361) AT (900840) PS/2 (900866) |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
Wyse's "PC Enhanced Keyboard" ("PCE" on the label) is a keyboard series made for Wyse's terminals. It has a layout inspired by the IBM Enhanced Keyboard, double-shot keycaps and Cherry MX Black switches.
The manufacturer details are uncertain. One example has been found with a Silitek controller chip and Silitek model SK-8875 written on the PCB. The mounting plate is however stamped "WYSE TECHNOLOGY" and the product was registered with the FCC by Wyse themselves.[1]
Contents
Variations
There are several models in the series. There are two main variations: PC-compatible and terminal-only. There are also keyboards in both ANSI and ISO (UK) layouts, the latter with the name-suffix "INT'L" on the back sticker.
PC-compatible
The 900840 and 900866 are the only keyboard models made by Wyse that both have Cherry MX switches and speak the PS/2 protocol. The 900840 has an AT connector. The 900866 has a PS/2 connector. The number after a hyphen specifies the layout. The -01 models have ANSI (US) layout. The -02 models have ISO (UK) layout with a vertical Enter key.
Terminal only
The 840358-1 and 840362-01 speak one of Wyse's proprietary terminal protocols over 4P4C modular cables. The terminal-only keyboards' case has a raised rectangle above the function keys where the case for the PC-compatible keyboards is flat.
The 840358-01 has ANSI layout, while the 840362-01's is ISO ("INT'L").
Construction
Cherry MX Black switches mounted in a steel plate. It has Cherry plate-mounted stabilizers except for the space bar, which has Cherry PCB-mounted stabilizers. The back of the PCB has an EM shield (aluminium on cardboard).
The case is slightly different on PS/2-compatible keyboards and terminal-only keyboards: the terminal-only keyboards have a raised rectangle above the function keys. The innards are interchangeable.
The cases are held together with bolts and brass fittings, not screws. The terminal-only models are considered to be somewhat sturdier.
Layout and keycaps
The layout is close to the IBM Enhanced Keyboard layout with modifier and letter keys in two shades of grey but with a few differences:
- All function keys are dark grey. Vertical (ISO) Enter keys is light instead.
- The space bar is 8 units wide (as opposed to 7).
- The
Ctrlkeys are 2.5 units wide whileAltkeys are only one unit wide, with no extra space in-between keys on the bottom row. - The
FandJkeys have a dot in the centre, like the5key on the numeric keypad. - There is also a
Selectkey on the top right of the keyboard.
Like other Wyse keyboards with Cherry MX switches, all legends that appear black are actually dark blue. The arrows on the arrow keys are yellow. The keycaps are double-shot ABS, thinner than on the Wyse ASCII Keyboard.
The keycaps are practically in Signature Plastics DCS family. They were made by Comptec before their moulds were acquired by Signature Plastics. Matching adapter kits have been made (see below).
Keycap replicas
SoWaRa
A group order to Signature Plastics was made by a group within the Korean community OTD for modern keyboards with Windows keys. However, the blue legends turned out to be light blue, supposedly by a mistake when ordering. The group did, however, ask for 1.25 wide RGB modifiers with legends in red, green and royal blue ("RGB").
According to some, "SoWaRa" is supposedly short for "Sorry, It's a Wyse Replica", and spelled for how "SWR" is pronounced in Korean. According to others, it is supposed to read "Sky blue Wyse Replica", because "So" is also the Korean word for "Sky blue".
Round 4 / Retro style
In round 4 there is a "Retro" style that is more of a replica of the SoWaRa than a replica of Wyse's original. The modifier keys are in a darker grey, the function keys are not all dark grey and RGB modifiers are available only by ordering an additional kit.
Adapter kits
A Moogle kit and a Tsangan kit have been made for Wyse PCE keycaps.
Gallery
P/N 840358-13 (US/JCUKEN layout with 4P4C connector)
Top view
Bottom
Left hand side
Middle section closeup
Right hand side
Nav cluster and numpad
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See also
References
- ↑ MouseFan — WYSE 900840-01 AT Taiwan (Japanese) Last updated 2021-06-05. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
External links
- Deskthority — OTD SoRaWeRe Keycaps by sixty. Posted 2011-04-29. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
