(ebay) NIB IBM 6112884 and 6113442 $25 each

[Daspartic]

NIB IBM 6112884 and 6113442 keyboards with vintage tee mount alps 25$ each.  Both work with a teensy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIB-IBM-Japanese-Lettering-Typing-Computer-102-Keyboard-Letter-Type-6112884-/380994210683?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item58b5064b7b


http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIB-IBM-Chinese-Lettering-Typing-Computer-102-Keyboard-Letter-Type-Model-6113442-/380994154944?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item58b50571c0

EDIT:  Seller just changed Japanese version to $29

[dorkvader]

These are very high quality and completely worth the price. They ping loudly though!

You have two options to use on PC. The first (what I did) is to replace the microcontroller with a teensy. The second (more recently developed) is to convert the protocol (these are apparently the same as the 4704 keyboard protocol and use the same cable). Thanks to soarer and Hasu for this.

[Daspartic]

I recently picked up a wang 725-5971 with salmon alps and I really dig the feel and sound of alps switches.  I can't wait to try these vintage tee mount alps.

Thanks for the info  Dorkvader,  I'll probably use the same method you did and go with the teensy.  Also, thanks to Soarer and Hasu for enabling us to use these keyboards.

[Arcoril]

I recently picked up a wang 725-5971 with salmon alps and I really dig the feel and sound of alps switches.  I can't wait to try these vintage tee mount alps.

Thanks for the info  Dorkvader,  I'll probably use the same method you did and go with the teensy.  Also, thanks to Soarer and Hasu for enabling us to use these keyboards.

Thank you for the heads up on these boards! Picked one up to see what all the fuss is about. And I think that it's a beautiful looking board too.

[Daspartic]

I recently picked up a wang 725-5971 with salmon alps and I really dig the feel and sound of alps switches.  I can't wait to try these vintage tee mount alps.

Thanks for the info  Dorkvader,  I'll probably use the same method you did and go with the teensy.  Also, thanks to Soarer and Hasu for enabling us to use these keyboards.

Thank you for the heads up on these boards! Picked one up to see what all the fuss is about. And I think that it's a beautiful looking board too.

You're welcome Arcoril, hope you enjoy it!

[thecolorblind1]

These are very high quality and completely worth the price. They ping loudly though!

You have two options to use on PC. The first (what I did) is to replace the microcontroller with a teensy. The second (more recently developed) is to convert the protocol (these are apparently the same as the 4704 keyboard protocol and use the same cable). Thanks to soarer and Hasu for this.

I know this thread is a bit old, but you wouldn't by chance have a guide showing how to replace the microcontroller with a teensy? I recently picked one up and would like to give it a go, though I have zero experience with it.

[ThoughtArtist]

These are very high quality and completely worth the price. They ping loudly though!

You have two options to use on PC. The first (what I did) is to replace the microcontroller with a teensy. The second (more recently developed) is to convert the protocol (these are apparently the same as the 4704 keyboard protocol and use the same cable). Thanks to soarer and Hasu for this.

When I first tried mine I thought "Holy PING Batman!"

[SpAmRaY]

These are very high quality and completely worth the price. They ping loudly though!

You have two options to use on PC. The first (what I did) is to replace the microcontroller with a teensy. The second (more recently developed) is to convert the protocol (these are apparently the same as the 4704 keyboard protocol and use the same cable). Thanks to soarer and Hasu for this.

I know this thread is a bit old, but you wouldn't by chance have a guide showing how to replace the microcontroller with a teensy? I recently picked one up and would like to give it a go, though I have zero experience with it.

I think this is it.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50437.msg1193047.msg#1193047

[yomammary]

Only 50$ shipping to Canada, no biggie.

[romevi]

Are these just standard Alps stems?

[chyros]

Are these just standard Alps stems?

Nope, tee mount.

[thecolorblind1]

These are very high quality and completely worth the price. They ping loudly though!

You have two options to use on PC. The first (what I did) is to replace the microcontroller with a teensy. The second (more recently developed) is to convert the protocol (these are apparently the same as the 4704 keyboard protocol and use the same cable). Thanks to soarer and Hasu for this.

I know this thread is a bit old, but you wouldn't by chance have a guide showing how to replace the microcontroller with a teensy? I recently picked one up and would like to give it a go, though I have zero experience with it.

I think this is it.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50437.msg1193047.msg#1193047

You rock, man.