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Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 21:46
by Tuntematon
I'll think about it. I guess no harm in sharing now. At the very least I will post some nice pictures when I get it. I've been looking for a blue Alps donor board for a while but it might be too nice for that, we'll see. That seems to be the blue Alps dilemma, when is a keyboard too nice to harvest?
Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 21:51
by Chyros
Tuntematon wrote: I'll think about it. I guess no harm in sharing now. At the very least I will post some nice pictures when I get it. I've been looking for a blue Alps donor board for a while but it might be too nice for that, we'll see. That seems to be the blue Alps dilemma, when is a keyboard too nice to harvest?
If you go and destroy something as sublime-feeling and good-looking as a Focus FK-2001 with blue Alps, I'm going to come over there and bury you under a giant pile of newspapers
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Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 22:06
by Wodan
Another one of my "looks mechanical" posts:
https://www.ebay.de/ulk/itm/151992986177
Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 22:08
by Muirium
I think it probably is. Old enough to be promising.
Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 22:08
by guk
White Alps.
Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 22:12
by seebart
Chyros wrote: If you go and destroy something as sublime-feeling and good-looking as a Focus FK-2001 with blue Alps, I'm going to come over there and bury you under a giant pile of newspapers
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I might help you.
Tuntematon wrote: ...when is a keyboard too nice to harvest?
Plenty of times. If you're unsure ask me.
Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 22:13
by zuglufttier
https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anz ... 4-228-1823
Texas Instruments TI 99/4a - surely nice looking caps! But more of a collectable, I guess.
Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 22:16
by Tuntematon
Chyros wrote: Tuntematon wrote: I'll think about it. I guess no harm in sharing now. At the very least I will post some nice pictures when I get it. I've been looking for a blue Alps donor board for a while but it might be too nice for that, we'll see. That seems to be the blue Alps dilemma, when is a keyboard too nice to harvest?
If you go and destroy something as sublime-feeling and good-looking as a Focus FK-2001 with blue Alps, I'm going to come over there and bury you under a giant pile of newspapers
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Haha, don't worry, I can't see myself going through with it. It is a great looking keyboard and it has a Ctrl/Caps DIP switch, which is a great feature and adds even more character. I'll have to postpone the harvest until I find something more pedestrian like a Chicony or NTC.
Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 22:23
by Wodan
Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 22:33
by Blaise170
I think that Amstrad is foam and foil.
Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 22:56
by Tuntematon
The TH-5539 is expensive (it comes with a computer after all) and I'm not sure if that's the Tai-Hao Aruz version, but it would be pretty exciting if it was. It's a must try switch.
Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 23:50
by Chyros
Blaise170 wrote: I think that Amstrad is foam and foil.
Or, if you're unlucky, the indescribable horror that is Amstrad spring over membrane
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Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 02:41
by E3E
The TH-5539 line is the name that Tai Hao gave their entire line of keyboards, which covers an incredibly wide range with a lot of different case styles but usually all the same layout.
These puppies can have blue Alps, Tai Hao Aruz, APC clone switches, white Alps, and maybe even more switches. I dunno!
Mine with blues looked like this before I restored it, if it's any indication or assistance:
Tai Hao's boards went under two brands as far as I know, FAME and APC. I've seen whites and APC switches in APCs and Tai Hao Aruz and Blue Alps in FAMEs
The other board seems to be a Chicony 5181 which, like the 5161, can have a plethora of different switch types, so it's always a huge gamble.
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 03:03
by Engicoder
BTW, the NIB M15 with numpad....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252289339738
$1525
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 03:06
by ohaimark
Yeah. Posted that a page or two back -- absolute madness!
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 03:46
by photekq
http://www.ebay.de/itm/MECHANISCHE-KEYB ... SwG-1WzdmZ
This is rather tempting..
It's probably a little overpriced, but it's not something you see every day. Shame I have no money or I'd probably take it!
If anyone ends up buying it and they don't want the keyboard/box please let me know. I have a set of G81-3000SAG keycaps and I would LOVE to complete the set, even if it is just a G81.
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 04:06
by Blaise170
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 04:48
by Hak Foo
I think the Packard Bell is a BTC rubberdome. It's not very good; they sold them in the mid 1990s and one came with my second PC.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AS-IS-Vintage-K ... 7#viTabs_0
Dirty FK-9000 but check out the box art.
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 04:56
by Crazy Canadian XXIV
I dunno, that gaping hole in the back says rubberdome to me.
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 05:35
by Abstractions
"Red Alps" in title.
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 05:46
by E3E
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BONDWELL-MODEL- ... SwB4NWy1on
Fairly sure these have to be an Alps switch of some kind, judging by the caps, but that might not be enough to go off of,it's just that the legends and profile are exactly the same as the Bondwell 8T PRO with linear creams.
Looks like it's got a 7u spacebar too, so it'd work for modern Alps builds.
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 06:48
by ohaimark
Ultra wide-screen -- look at that aspect ratio! If it were curved the display would be just like modern ones... Well... Other than resolution.
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 11:17
by Muirium
I dunno. Once you're used to 4k and above, all lower resolutions look much the same…
Anyway, nice board. Clamshells are good at keeping the dreaded yellowing at bay! Someone near Greece might want to get it if the price stays sane.
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 11:47
by bazh
E3E wrote:
The TH-5539 line is the name that Tai Hao gave their entire line of keyboards, which covers an incredibly wide range with a lot of different case styles but usually all the same layout.
These puppies can have blue Alps, Tai Hao Aruz, APC clone switches, white Alps, and maybe even more switches. I dunno!
Mine with blues looked like this before I restored it, if it's any indication or assistance:
Tai Hao's boards went under two brands as far as I know, FAME and APC. I've seen whites and APC switches in APCs and Tai Hao Aruz and Blue Alps in FAMEs
The other board seems to be a Chicony 5181 which, like the 5161, can have a plethora of different switch types, so it's always a huge gamble.
wait so Tai-Hao did have these legend that looks exactly like Cherry's?
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 15:30
by Malenky
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Digit ... Sw2s1UyCQO
Seems to be branded "DIGITAL" however if you look at the label on the back it is a Fujitsus FKB4700. Here's Chyros' video of one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBbaOXe4-Sk
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 15:43
by bocahgundul
E3E wrote:
The TH-5539 line is the name that Tai Hao gave their entire line of keyboards, which covers an incredibly wide range with a lot of different case styles but usually all the same layout.
These puppies can have blue Alps, Tai Hao Aruz, APC clone switches, white Alps, and maybe even more switches. I dunno!
Mine with blues looked like this before I restored it, if it's any indication or assistance:
Tai Hao's boards went under two brands as far as I know, FAME and APC. I've seen whites and APC switches in APCs and Tai Hao Aruz and Blue Alps in FAMEs
The other board seems to be a Chicony 5181 which, like the 5161, can have a plethora of different switch types, so it's always a huge gamble.
Would be really cool if this one is tai hao aruz cause I hear that the caps on tao hao aruz are damn great
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 19:06
by ohaimark
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 19:10
by snuci
I know this is probably not anyone's "cup of tea" here but I just purchased a Cleankeys CKGEN1-G keyboard because it was just too cheap to pass up (CDN $35) and I actually wanted to try something like this. It has those new "zero g" key switches for those who like a really light touch
Bought it yesterday so I don't know what it's like yet.
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Looks like the seller had more for sale today at
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/172114044893
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 19:45
by Engicoder
snuci wrote: I know this is probably not anyone's "cup of tea" here but I just purchased a Cleankeys CKGEN1-G keyboard because it was just too cheap to pass up (CDN $35) and I actually wanted to try something like this. It has those new "zero g" key switches for those who like a really light touch
Bought it yesterday so I don't know what it's like yet.
Looks like the seller had more for sale today at
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/172114044893
It this capacitive or some type of membrane?
Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 19:48
by Muirium
I'd hope capsense. But I've seen membrane stuff like that in years past. Before I was even into keyboards, I knew I loathed them! About as pleasant to use as most microwave timers…