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Posted: 02 Feb 2018, 16:32
by Chyros
Blaise170 wrote:
Alps-mount sure, but not typical Alps. It's Alps plate spring which don't feel much different than regular IBM buckling springs. Back when Orihalcon wanted a bunch, I proxied for him and they honestly weren't anything special. I've seen similar boards for between $50-100 in Japan so there's no way this is worth the amount they are asking.
Really? Wow, I'd say they were wuite different from IBM BS, and very nice switches, actually =o .
Posted: 02 Feb 2018, 16:37
by ohaimark
Yeah. I would disagree with that characterization too.
Posted: 02 Feb 2018, 17:59
by Blaise170
Like Black Alps, it is all around "meh" in my opinion.
Posted: 02 Feb 2018, 23:51
by Elrick
Blaise170 wrote: Like Black Alps, it is all around "meh" in my opinion.
Pine alps is alright so buckle down and relax.
If the choice was between blue alps and pine blacks, the blackies will always win hands down
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Posted: 03 Feb 2018, 09:23
by Frazzer
Here is the EU-Version of that with (my guess) SKCM White Damped, because of the datecode. Looks a bit yellowed though ...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apple-Extend ... SwCtJadKsO
Posted: 03 Feb 2018, 19:51
by webwit
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 00:31
by Blaise170
I love that color scheme. Unfortunate that I don't live in the EU though.
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 00:39
by hansichen
Well, this one isn't really made to be shipped around the EU, it screams for local pickup, especially on such a webpage. I hope some vintage PC collector can grab it and restore it
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 02:44
by mannoso
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 05:20
by mike52787
That's the apple hairpin spring version. not the sought after amber alps version.
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 07:55
by FXT
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 08:48
by //gainsborough
Super yellowed kb-101A with rusted to hell mounting plate:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Acer-K ... SwFLBadrMh
It can be yours for $345!
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 08:54
by JP!
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 11:22
by Elrick
AAhhhh the Blue Alps effect, doesn't matter if they're sitting in a festering sewage pipe, someone will pay the price.
I blame Chyros for this disjointed madness, because you have too .
Love the keys, so shiny and worn, you can see your own face in them as you type
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Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 12:26
by xxhellfirexx
Elrick wrote:
AAhhhh the Blue Alps effect, doesn't matter if they're sitting in a festering sewage pipe, someone will pay the price.
I blame Chyros for this disjointed madness, because you have too .
Love the keys, so shiny and worn, you can see your own face in them as you type
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This keyboard may need professional cleaning or minor repairs as some keys registered intermittently.
In other words, it is broken too.
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 12:29
by xxhellfirexx
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 14:51
by Brett MacK
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 15:38
by idlethock
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 15:50
by digital_matthew
Displaywriter with White Whale. Toaster also included:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ibm-Displaywri ... SwXOVadaGo
Though the zero feedback and weird user name can give pause...
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 16:05
by Chyros
They're cool switches, if you want to try out what happens when Alps go completely bonkers, those are the ones to try. Please bear in mind these switches are extremely unreliable and it's not unthinkable that a third of the board won't work at all, though.
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 17:01
by Brett MacK
Chyros wrote: They're cool switches, if you want to try out what happens when Alps go completely bonkers, those are the ones to try. Please bear in mind these switches are extremely unreliable and it's not unthinkable that a third of the board won't work at all, though.
I really would like to try them out but it's too bad they have a nonstandard connector so you can't put them a different alps chassis. If that wasn't the case I would buy this board in a heartbeat.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 17:32
by clickityClackity
http://r.ebay.com/cJE8LF
Shipping to Texas is twice the asking price for the board... Anyone in Oregon?
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 18:40
by JP!
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 19:51
by Brett MacK
Do you know can that keyboard be converted to work with a modern pc?
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 19:52
by Gnohio
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 19:53
by JP!
Brett MacK wrote:
Do you know can that keyboard be converted to work with a modern pc?
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyb ... nector_is/
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 20:09
by //gainsborough
clickityClackity wrote: http://r.ebay.com/cJE8LF
Shipping to Texas is twice the asking price for the board... Anyone in Oregon?
Indeed I am! Still $65 even though lake oswego is just up the i5 corridor >_<
Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 21:30
by Blaise170
Brett MacK wrote:
Do you know can that keyboard be converted to work with a modern pc?
Anything can be converted given the time.
Posted: 05 Feb 2018, 06:27
by //gainsborough
Blaise170 wrote:
Anything can be converted given the time.
Somewhere out there, a fantastic soul is working on the conversion of the IBM Multistation to USB!
Posted: 05 Feb 2018, 14:36
by Vewy_nice
OldIsNew wrote: snuci wrote:
If you bought that model, I would love the documentation. I have a friend who needs it.
I hope they are the reed switches as expected but I'm a bit concerned by the paper that's displayed with the keyboard:
gri2.jpg
gri.jpg
According to the wiki GRI KBM switches may be equivalent to Futaba MD series:
wiki/Futaba_MD_series
Let us know what you find Vewy_nice!
They're the shitty ones, unfortunately...
Fortunately, though, the cross mount on the keycaps is SKCC compatible, so I might do some weird SKCC custom-plate hand-wire nonsense. (I've got like 4 apple ]['s not doing much)
It's literally the worst keyboard I've ever typed on. And I forgot my mech at home today, and I'm typing on a gross dirty dome board, so that's saying something.
I'm going to try slathering the sliders in lube. They're SO gritty. It MIGHT help a little.
It does feel really good, PHYSICALLY. It's nice and hefty, and the case is awesome! The keycaps are practically solid plastic. The stem doesn't protrude up into the cap at all.
And I'd be more than happy to photocopy the paperwork for whoever needs it!
I don't regret it, it'll make a fun project