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Title: Russian Hall Effect keyboard 20$
Post by: mike52787 on Thu, 25 August 2016, 14:59:00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-keyboard/322238173083?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38636%26meid%3D01d0efd7b17945d1be26ef3327c1fc7c%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D112107795001 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-keyboard/322238173083?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38636%26meid%3D01d0efd7b17945d1be26ef3327c1fc7c%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D112107795001)

Title: Re: Russian Hall Effect keyboard 20$
Post by: chyros on Thu, 25 August 2016, 17:49:36

That looks like it's the same model of Tesla I reviewed. Several people have pointed out it was made in the Czech Republic by Brno Small Arms for export to the USSR, apparently for use in Soviet military installations for the Red Army. The review on it is one of my most-watched videos, at it happens.

So, for $20 you can own your very own Soviet military keyboard ;) .

Title: Re: Russian Hall Effect keyboard 20$
Post by: mike52787 on Thu, 25 August 2016, 19:36:20

Quote from: chyros on Thu, 25 August 2016, 17:49:36

That looks like it's the same model of Tesla I reviewed. Several people have pointed out it was made in the Czech Republic by Brno Small Arms for export to the USSR, apparently for use in Soviet military installations for the Red Army. The review on it is one of my most-watched videos, at it happens.

So, for $20 you can own your very own Soviet military keyboard ;) .

Exactly what I thought when I saw it :))

Title: Re: Russian Hall Effect keyboard 20$
Post by: cribbit on Fri, 26 August 2016, 13:20:07

I bought it! Figured the cheapest I could find one of these later would be $25, especially considering shipping, and it's an interesting thing to have. I'm hopeful for the keycaps, doubtful I can repair it to working but that's ok.

Title: Re: Russian Hall Effect keyboard 20$
Post by: mike52787 on Fri, 26 August 2016, 13:25:57

Quote from: cribbit on Fri, 26 August 2016, 13:20:07

I bought it! Figured the cheapest I could find one of these later would be $25, especially considering shipping, and it's an interesting thing to have. I'm hopeful for the keycaps, doubtful I can repair it to working but that's ok.

Good luck! Its definitely an interesting board.

Title: Re: Russian Hall Effect keyboard 20$
Post by: cribbit on Fri, 26 August 2016, 13:39:18

Quote from: mike52787 on Fri, 26 August 2016, 13:25:57

Quote from: cribbit on Fri, 26 August 2016, 13:20:07

I bought it! Figured the cheapest I could find one of these later would be $25, especially considering shipping, and it's an interesting thing to have. I'm hopeful for the keycaps, doubtful I can repair it to working but that's ok.

Good luck! Its definitely an interesting board.

Thanks! The more I research it the more excited I am. $40 after shipping doesn't seem like a bad gamble.

Title: Re: Russian Hall Effect keyboard 20$
Post by: mike52787 on Fri, 26 August 2016, 13:41:16

Quote from: cribbit on Fri, 26 August 2016, 13:39:18

Quote from: mike52787 on Fri, 26 August 2016, 13:25:57

Quote from: cribbit on Fri, 26 August 2016, 13:20:07

I bought it! Figured the cheapest I could find one of these later would be $25, especially considering shipping, and it's an interesting thing to have. I'm hopeful for the keycaps, doubtful I can repair it to working but that's ok.

Good luck! Its definitely an interesting board.

Thanks! The more I research it the more excited I am. $40 after shipping doesn't seem like a bad gamble.

Honestly I would have bought it as soon as I saw it, but I have no idea of how to get it working on a modern pc other than rewiring a matrix and using a teensy and tmk. too much work for me :))

Title: Re: Russian Hall Effect keyboard 20$
Post by: cribbit on Fri, 26 August 2016, 17:48:54

Seller wants additional money for shipping... ugh.

Title: Re: Russian Hall Effect keyboard 20$
Post by: chyros on Fri, 26 August 2016, 19:13:20

I make special price for you, my friend.

Title: Re: Russian Hall Effect keyboard 20$
Post by: ThoughtArtist on Sat, 27 August 2016, 01:13:43

Quote from: chyros on Fri, 26 August 2016, 19:13:20

I make special price for you, my friend.

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