Would those caps fit skcm oranges? I barely know anything about alps.
Would those caps fit skcm oranges? I barely know anything about alps.
Nope, they have a crucifix mount and they will not work on SKCM/SKCL or newer switches. They won't even work on cherry switches, they are only for the SKCC alps switches.
IBM 5954339 Japanese Keyboard Japanese Letter Typing (https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-5954339-Japanese-Keyboard-Japanese-Letter-Typing/162751818108)Show Image(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jFsAAOSwXMZaXh0Q/s-l1600.jpg)
$34.95 + free US shipping
Mendelson's has dropped the shipping charge on these, as they did some time ago with their Chinese-legend versions.
Here's your chance to own a solidly made, genuine (and till now, pretty obscure!) NIB vintage IBM keeb for a pittance. Search GH for "pingmaster" for more details.
I actually found some random caps that fit them in my Signature Plastics grab bag...
They finally dropped the shipping charge? In for 1 after the eBay 15% off sitewide for today only. It was < $30 after that... Thanks OP!!!
I just got my Pingmaster working and I love it. This is a steal! You can pay hundreds and not have a keyboard of this quality. And since they're all still in box, it's brand new and you can really get a grasp on how Alps linear switches should feel. If you like keyboards you should own at least one... contemplating picking up a Chinese one too, now that I have the Japanese one. I love SKCC switches now lol.
Or possibly the fact that these boards are not clicky and still need a converter to work, seeing that most IBM enthusiasts seem to be expecting clicky switches. Either way, these switches have won me over. Who knows, may order a couple extras in the future. It would be nice to have a small cache of these boards to maybe gift to some friends. :)I just got my Pingmaster working and I love it. This is a steal! You can pay hundreds and not have a keyboard of this quality. And since they're all still in box, it's brand new and you can really get a grasp on how Alps linear switches should feel. If you like keyboards you should own at least one... contemplating picking up a Chinese one too, now that I have the Japanese one. I love SKCC switches now lol.
Yep, it's a surreal thing, a NIB mechanical IBM MK for this kind of dough. Maybe they would've sold more by now if they'd priced them higher. :?)
All the love for these makes me wish I liked linear switches. If only there were old Model F AT or 122 available NIB for so cheap.
All the love for these makes me wish I liked linear switches. If only there were old Model F AT or 122 available NIB for so cheap.
I don't even like linears and I have one...Mostly just for the novelty of its looks and it was super cheap.