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Offline ekeppel

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[SOLD] Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« on: Thu, 15 February 2018, 21:38:46 »
https://www.ebay.com/itm/263499131317

Keep in mind that this is not buckling spring, but still an interesting variant of the XT keyboard.

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Re: Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 15 February 2018, 21:44:20 »
What kind of switches does it have if not BS?
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Re: Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 15 February 2018, 21:46:07 »
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I seem to recall they are Futaba of some sort.

Edit:  The wiki says oak full travel membrane
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Re: Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 15 February 2018, 22:29:48 »
That's a hell of a space bar.  Looks to be 9.5-10u
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Re: Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 16 February 2018, 00:11:37 »
This uses Oak switches which are apparently extremely awful. The case is also not compatible with a standard XT.
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Re: Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 16 February 2018, 03:25:42 »
The keys are differently shaped than a standard Model F's, much more angular... That seems like a good clue.
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Re: Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 16 February 2018, 04:00:22 »
Considering what it's at at the moment I think people aren't aware that this is an Oak board xD .
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Re: Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 16 February 2018, 06:18:24 »
Yep, neat variation with Oak FTM switches.
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Re: Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« Reply #8 on: Fri, 16 February 2018, 08:37:49 »
Quote from: JP on Fri, 16 February 2018, 06:18:24
Yep, neat variation with Oak FTM switches.

Yeah, I sent the seller a message yesterday about that, and she wont change the listing, so I feel bad for the bidders....
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Re: Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« Reply #9 on: Fri, 16 February 2018, 08:47:22 »
Quote from: chyros on Fri, 16 February 2018, 04:00:22
Considering what it's at at the moment I think people aren't aware that this is an Oak board xD .

So sad...

Oh well, caveat emptor!
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Re: Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 16 February 2018, 09:18:19 »
Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 16 February 2018, 08:47:22
Quote from: chyros on Fri, 16 February 2018, 04:00:22
Considering what it's at at the moment I think people aren't aware that this is an Oak board xD .

So sad...

Oh well, caveat emptor!
Serves them right for bidding the **** out of everything :p .
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Re: Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 16 February 2018, 09:19:27 »
Quote from: chyros on Fri, 16 February 2018, 09:18:19
Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 16 February 2018, 08:47:22
Quote from: chyros on Fri, 16 February 2018, 04:00:22
Considering what it's at at the moment I think people aren't aware that this is an Oak board xD .

So sad...

Oh well, caveat emptor!
Serves them right for bidding the **** out of everything :p .

Yes, so true. It's like people WANT to pay more. Do you even snipe, bro? :P
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Re: Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 16 February 2018, 16:08:52 »
Quote from: matt-taco on Fri, 16 February 2018, 08:37:49

she wont change the listing, so I feel bad


You shouldn't. The photo clearly shows a switch that is not a buckling spring.

They may want it for the case, however, and not realize how different it is.
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Re: Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« Reply #13 on: Fri, 16 February 2018, 16:10:36 »
It is an interesting board despite the switches - but 'm sure not going to pay $100+  for one.

Quote from: matt-taco on Fri, 16 February 2018, 08:37:49

Yeah, I sent the seller a message yesterday about that, and she wont change the listing, so I feel bad for the bidders....

Well have to give seller a little  credit for making some effort:

"On Feb-16-18 at 13:38:33 PST, seller added the following information:

Important update: I've been kindly informed that this is not a buckling spring, but a Model F variant of the XT keyboard.
As stated above, I'm not a collector or user of this kind of item so my knowledge is limited.
Please ask questions, I will do my best to answer them."


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Re: Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« Reply #14 on: Fri, 16 February 2018, 23:01:47 »
Yeah, I sent her a few lengthy replies, and half through the day she said eBay won't let her change the title since someone's bid on it.
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Re: Industrial IBM XT on eBay starting at 99 cents + shipping
« Reply #15 on: Sat, 24 February 2018, 10:56:11 »
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