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Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 07 Dec 2020, 05:45
by Riptide666
Can't agree more.
Rayndalf wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 03:21
I might be in the minority here but I hope a typewriter collector gets it. I'd hate to see such a nice machine get torn up so some yuppie can make their beamspring look like a space cadet.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 07 Dec 2020, 06:45
by MMcM
Rayndalf wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 03:21
digital_matthew wrote: 06 Dec 2020, 18:14
... I hope these keys are obtained by a Deskthoritarian: ...
... I hope a typewriter collector gets it. ...
You're both in luck.
We got it, or will once we figure out the no-contact pick-up / delivery.
It goes into the
typewriter collection: mostly much older manuals, but with a few electric exceptions like a Praxis 48 and now this. Among the keyboards, the beamspring keeps its original keycaps. And the real Space Cadet takes care of that need.
We've been on the lookout for a good condition Selectric with blue keys for a while. Now begins the search for a GP Oriental element (think 1970 Chinese restaurant menu font).
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 07 Dec 2020, 08:36
by Rayndalf
MMcM wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 06:45
You're both in luck.
We got it, or will once we figure out the no-contact pick-up / delivery.
It goes into the
typewriter collection: mostly much older manuals, but with a few electric exceptions like a Praxis 48 and now this. Among the keyboards, the beamspring keeps its original keycaps. And the real Space Cadet takes care of that need.
We've been on the lookout for a good condition Selectric with blue keys for a while. Now begins the search for a GP Oriental element (think 1970 Chinese restaurant menu font).
So in addition to being an electronics necromancer with an ever expanding collection you
also collect typewriters?
I have to say I'm pretty impressed.
Already having a Space Cadet is a great reason to no ruin your beamspring and blue selectric
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 07 Dec 2020, 14:35
by orihalcon
MMcM wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 06:45
Rayndalf wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 03:21
digital_matthew wrote: 06 Dec 2020, 18:14
... I hope these keys are obtained by a Deskthoritarian: ...
... I hope a typewriter collector gets it. ...
You're both in luck.
We got it, or will once we figure out the no-contact pick-up / delivery.
It goes into the
typewriter collection: mostly much older manuals, but with a few electric exceptions like a Praxis 48 and now this. Among the keyboards, the beamspring keeps its original keycaps. And the real Space Cadet takes care of that need.
We've been on the lookout for a good condition Selectric with blue keys for a while. Now begins the search for a GP Oriental element (think 1970 Chinese restaurant menu font).
Very nice looking selectric indeed! I believe that is only the second one I've seen like that (even on Google image search) that has the ][ alone on the normally "1" key. Not sure what the significance of that is, but seems to be an even rarer variant.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 07 Dec 2020, 16:05
by John Doe
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363203254730
Should be Micro Switch kbd but with host?
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 07 Dec 2020, 16:49
by xicanoink
Don't know, but dang that's a beauty!
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 07 Dec 2020, 17:00
by xicanoink
xicanoink wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 16:49
Don't know, but dang that's a beauty!
So after more research, seems the badge should be black to be an actual Industrial XT. The black badges had Oak linear switches. So something may be funny here that it has a silver badge. Maybe painted?
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 07 Dec 2020, 17:50
by ekeppel
xicanoink wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 17:00
So after more research, seems the badge should be black to be an actual Industrial XT. The black badges had Oak linear switches. So something may be funny here that it has a silver badge. Maybe painted?
Yeah, gotta be a paint job. The paint appears to be scraped through in a few places on the back side as well (check the corners). The paint job has a high quality texture though, so it could very well be something done at the factory for a custom order. I've never seen one like this aside from those painted by enthusiasts such as ourselves. Maybe others with more knowledge could chime in.
As to the switches, you can easily tell from the keycaps and curved profile that it's the buckling spring version, not the Oak. In fact a buckling spring assembly won't even fit properly in the Oak Industrial case due to that curve.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 07 Dec 2020, 18:09
by ekeppel
IBM M5-2 Trackball Model M $99
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254801182346
Edit: Might need some TLC on the trackball housing.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 07 Dec 2020, 22:28
by MMcM
Yeah, keys look the same as
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313320230137 from up above, so some of them may be triple-shot.
ETA: Apparently, the next step of completeness would be a
desk.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 08 Dec 2020, 05:25
by Polecat
Ok, this is a strange one. Focus-style case (literally), DEC terminal layout, with MX blacks.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313321503962
Seller has another one missing some caps.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 08 Dec 2020, 11:57
by CL4P-TP
These are (relatively) common on Xianyu, it seems they exist with MX Blue too
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 08 Dec 2020, 15:41
by John Doe
The auction close to end but still with low price.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 08 Dec 2020, 15:46
by kbdfr
1 minute left, still US$10.45
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 08 Dec 2020, 16:18
by JP!
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 08 Dec 2020, 16:30
by cakeanalytics
Converting one of these would probably be a major project; wouldn't be surprised if it needs 120v dc or something.
Still, very cool piece of computer history.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 08 Dec 2020, 16:35
by JP!
cakeanalytics wrote: 08 Dec 2020, 16:30
Converting one of these would probably be a major project
Still, very cool.
One member here did convert one of these!
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 08 Dec 2020, 16:45
by cakeanalytics
JP! wrote: 08 Dec 2020, 16:35
cakeanalytics wrote: 08 Dec 2020, 16:30
Converting one of these would probably be a major project
Still, very cool.
One member here did convert one of these!
Just found listofoptions's post. Boy did they overengineer the shit out of that thing...
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 08 Dec 2020, 18:59
by Redmaus
Does this have beamspring switches or a typewriter mechanism?
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 08 Dec 2020, 19:00
by Riptide666
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 08 Dec 2020, 19:28
by JP!
Riptide666 wrote: 08 Dec 2020, 19:00
Hi, was it yours?
Not mine but I do have one from the same seller but it is not in as good a condition as the current one listed.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 08 Dec 2020, 19:45
by Riptide666
Condition doesn't matter for such a rare board. lol
JP! wrote: 08 Dec 2020, 19:28
Riptide666 wrote: 08 Dec 2020, 19:00
Hi, was it yours?
Not mine but I do have one from the same seller but it is not in as good a condition as the current one listed.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 09 Dec 2020, 07:13
by John Doe
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373383619981
Xero keyboard should worth something.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373383707673
And the coming along display, seems seller want to sell them separately, to profit bit.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 09 Dec 2020, 07:26
by vdublove37
I had checked out this Xerox a couple days ago, what switches does it have? Seems like an interesting board.
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 09 Dec 2020, 13:17
by kbdfr
A Tipro MID series keyboard
with a USB controller (not shown in the pics, but I asked the seller),
i.e. you can use
and program it with a modern Windows computer (or swap the PS/2 controller of your existing Tipro keyboard):
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184570625445
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 09 Dec 2020, 13:34
by chip chop
vdublove37 wrote: 09 Dec 2020, 07:26
this Xerox a couple days ago, what switches does it have?
Looks like it should be ITW Magnetic Valve -
viewtopic.php?t=12336
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 10 Dec 2020, 04:39
by MMcM
Univac 1710 with Micro Switch micro-switch switches
https://www.ebay.com/itm/333820109454
Cherry B80 ASCII keyboard with M7s
https://www.ebay.com/itm/333820104854
(same seller)
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 10 Dec 2020, 20:33
by catlady195
Followed your lead and offered 35, shipped pretty quick but with less bubble wrap in a smaller package
Overall it seems much dirtier than yours but the only broken key is the spacebar. True luck of the draw it seems
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 10 Dec 2020, 21:31
by hellothere
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Posted: 10 Dec 2020, 21:56
by hellothere
cakeanalytics wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 18:56
Looks like nothing some retr0bright won't fix. Still a bit expensive though.
Sold for $300 ...
