Author Topic: So look what I just snagged... (Read 9305 times)

timw4mail · « **on:** Tue, 10 November 2009, 20:47:42 »

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190346800685&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

It looks like there are definitely switches, as the PCB and soldering attests...

And looking up the model number:

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A rugged, vandal resistant 65-position keyboard specifically designed for the public access kiosk environment. The construction comprises of full travel stainless steel key tops, operating individual, high reliability, tactile feel, electromechanical switches plus ultra rugged, phenolic, sealed trackball, mounted in a stainless steel fascia.

chimera15 · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 10 November 2009, 21:13:42 »

Nice, the switch solder layout looks similar to nmb, but might be something else I suppose. Be curious to see what type of switch it actually has. Nice price.

chimera15 · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 10 November 2009, 21:21:13 »

It looks like it'd be a fairly easy operation to remove the trackball and you'd have a metal key compact mechanical keyboard. Nice. I searched on ebay but couldn't find another model with the exactly number.

timw4mail · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 11 November 2009, 07:01:49 »

Quote from: kishy;131627

Trackball's gotta be the best part though...

Oh well, to each his own.

I was getting it for the metal keys...but it's a great package, I'm sure.

itlnstln · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 11 November 2009, 07:51:05 »

Are you going to use it as a whole or just strip the keycaps? If you plan on using as a whole, are you going to try to find a creative way to mount it to your desk or build a custom case (or something else)?

timw4mail · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 11 November 2009, 09:24:38 »

Quote from: itlnstln;131675

Are you going to use it as a whole or just strip the keycaps? If you plan on using as a whole, are you going to try to find a creative way to mount it to your desk or build a custom case (or something else)?

I was thinking of using as a whole, maybe building a custom case. I'm thinking that the keys probably aren't that easy to remove.

Quote from: ripster;131682

They'll probably be black cherries under those keys. Given the previous discussion about inertia and metal keys that may be a good match.

The product page states that the switches are tactile.

ch_123 · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 11 November 2009, 10:53:27 »

Maybe they use tactile in the way some eBay sellers use clicky...

timw4mail · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 11 November 2009, 11:17:46 »

Quote from: ch_123;131701

Maybe they use tactile in the way some eBay sellers use clicky...

I hope not. Although, I've done some gaming with a trackball...I wonder how well this would work as a gaming controller...

AndrewZorn · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 11 November 2009, 12:54:39 »

wow, and for $15...

timw4mail · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 11 November 2009, 13:36:57 »

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wow, and for $15...

Luck of the draw...I came about 30 minutes from the end of the auction.

Shawn Stanford · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 11 November 2009, 14:14:53 »

Quote from: timw4mail;131738

Luck of the draw...I came about 30 minutes from the end of the auction.

Not 30 seconds after..?

microsoft windows · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 11 November 2009, 16:30:09 »

Now that's what I call an industrial keyboard.

itlnstln · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 11 November 2009, 16:46:18 »

Quote from: webwit;131797

I think it is an Oracle type of sales trick.

What sales trick is that (not trying to sound like a ****, I'm genuinely interested)?

microsoft windows · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 11 November 2009, 17:32:07 »

Quote from: webwit;131797

Nice catch! I believe these are very expensive when you buy 'em new. It's probably not very nice to type on actually (if it's anything like the one I tried once - usability is sacrificed for durability), but for sure you will be able to poke out Ripster's eye with your ball of steel.

I think I might get one of those super-strength trackball keyboards and perform science experiments on it. Will it blend?

d2v · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 11 November 2009, 21:40:49 »

Quote from: webwit;131828

I for one am disgusted with the direction geekhack is taking with these outrageous images! Where is the art!? I'll be keeping an eye on you, perverted lego man!

Didn't you start the fashion of outrageous images on geekhack, with the image of boy in bunny suit ? Or are you playing some meta joke here ? :smile:

itlnstln · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 12 November 2009, 09:19:51 »

Quote from: webwit;131824

Anyway, I think it is common knowledge that Oracle"s strategy to success was to create the Religion of the Aggressive Salespeople? Create business by commission. I've seen quite a few Oracle installments where ite was complete overkill and they did not need this kind of database capacity at all, nor the expensive service contracts and specialists to get and keep it working. Oracle is a bit like the financial sector selling mortgages.

That's what I figured.

OT: I was reading the new posts in this thread this morning, and I came across webwit's "art" post. The problem is, I have jury duty today, and there are people sitting all around me probably getting it in.

Rajagra · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 12 November 2009, 09:48:39 »

Quote from: ripster;131817

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Does this mean the woodworker is left handed?

Woodworker? The stools start out flat and they have to wear them in like that. They get a few splinters at first, but the Scots are a hardy race. :lol:

timw4mail · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 12 November 2009, 10:33:19 »

Why must you do this on my thread?

ch_123 · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 12 November 2009, 16:35:28 »

Quote from: timw4mail;131972

Why must you do this on my thread?

itlnstln · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 13 November 2009, 08:08:51 »

I didn't get selected, but it was pretty fun, though. WiFi, a great cafeteria, comfy seats, all-in-all, it was pretty nice. I was chosen for vetting first, didn't get selected (actually, they didn't even get around to questioning me), and was out playing disc golf by 1:30.

timw4mail · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 13 November 2009, 09:37:37 »

Quote from: itlnstln;132111

I didn't get selected, but it was pretty fun, though. WiFi, a great cafeteria, comfy seats, all-in-all, it was pretty nice. I was chosen for vetting first, didn't get selected (actually, they didn't even get around to questioning me), and was out playing disc golf by 1:30.

What?

itlnstln · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 13 November 2009, 09:40:39 »

Quote from: timw4mail;132123

What?

Don't worry about it. That was in response to ripster on some posts earilier in the thread where I talked about being in jury duty when I saw one of webwit's pics.

timw4mail · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 13 November 2009, 20:55:05 »

Are those actually metal, or metalized plastic?

AndrewZorn · « **Reply #23 on:** Sat, 14 November 2009, 10:20:10 »

metal keys, from the thread... AMAZING!

and then...

AndrewZorn · « **Reply #24 on:** Sat, 14 November 2009, 10:31:04 »

no, cause once you set them all, it is customized as YOUR keyboard, so as long as he doesnt need to sell it, there should be no reason to change them around.

AndrewZorn · « **Reply #25 on:** Sat, 14 November 2009, 10:41:10 »

i have mac mode on already, it doesnt do anything against PC users

timw4mail · « **Reply #26 on:** Sat, 14 November 2009, 11:15:48 »

Quote from: ripster;132382

Or if Mad Max decides to switch from a PC to a Mac.

This is fun - wonder when Tim's keyboard will arrive?

According to the tracking, it should arrive on Monday.

Rajagra · « **Reply #27 on:** Sat, 14 November 2009, 11:29:03 »

Quote from: webwit;132293

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Hello. My name is Jaws, and I endorse this fine product.

microsoft windows · « **Reply #28 on:** Sat, 14 November 2009, 13:55:41 »

Only a Model M controller that gets warm (not mine).

timw4mail · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 16 November 2009, 16:49:14 »

Well, I got the keyboard today. It uses Cherry MX black linear switches. The keys seem to be stainless steel etched keys, (Probably not laser-etched, though), with what I guess to be a lacquer inlay for the legends. Keys that would normally use stabilizers instead use two switches.

Despite being a linear switch keyboard, it's not too bad to type on, due to the long-stemmed keys and somewhat sticky keys. I'm looking forward to trying to play a game on it now.

ch_123 · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 16 November 2009, 18:18:21 »

Mhmm... This could make for a very interesting mod with Blue Cherrys...

timw4mail · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 16 November 2009, 19:31:39 »

Quote from: ch_123;133024

Mhmm... This could make for a very interesting mod with Blue Cherrys...

First I would like to actually have a case for it.

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Author Topic: So look what I just snagged... (Read 9305 times)