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Offline Regal

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New Keyboard off Ebay -- Looking for more info
« on: Sun, 21 June 2015, 14:19:16 »
Hello everyone,

I just got this keyboard off ebay for $50 (don't know why it says $80) as the "c" key on my main keyboard is having issues.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111686995459?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I'm wondering if y'all think it was a fair deal and also if you know more about it or have any mod tips (like change the switches, etc.)

Thanks!
Regal
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Re: New Keyboard off Ebay -- Looking for more info
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 21 June 2015, 14:55:56 »
Quote from: Regal on Sun, 21 June 2015, 14:19:16

I'm wondering if y'all think it was a fair deal and also if you know more about it or have any mod tips (like change the switches, etc.)


I have never seen one like that.

My guess is that it would be a switch donor if it is old original white Alps, they are well-liked.
You might have some good caps, too, they built stuff better back in the day.
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Re: New Keyboard off Ebay -- Looking for more info
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 21 June 2015, 15:05:00 »
Looks a lot like a Unitek K 158, which usually had either MX Blacks or MX Blues.
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Re: New Keyboard off Ebay -- Looking for more info
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 21 June 2015, 16:37:25 »
Looks virtually identical to a Chicony KB-5170. Should be white or blue Alps, I guess.
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Re: New Keyboard off Ebay -- Looking for more info
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 25 June 2015, 21:00:20 »
50 is a fair price. Not an amazing deal, but decent
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Re: New Keyboard off Ebay -- Looking for more info
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 28 September 2015, 00:52:46 »
Quote from: Regal on Sun, 21 June 2015, 14:19:16
Hello everyone,

I just got this keyboard off ebay for $50 (don't know why it says $80) as the "c" key on my main keyboard is having issues.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111686995459?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I'm wondering if y'all think it was a fair deal and also if you know more about it or have any mod tips (like change the switches, etc.)

Thanks!
Regal

I've got a keyboard that is very similar to yours! :) My keyboard is from a "Rabbit 286" portable computer, that was made in the 80's.
The keyboard seems to be a Chicony KB-5170. It got Blue Complicated Alps (SKCM) switches and it's really an awesome keyboard. The switches are much smoother than Cherry MX Blue. Unfortunately, the case was broken when I got it. So I'm trying to figure out to make a new one.

I think that your keyboard maybe have White Complicated Alps. And if it do, you made a REALLY good buy. Here's a link with some info and different keyboards that got those switches: http://deskthority.net/wiki/Alps_SKCM_White

Here's some pics on my kb:

Backside with the Rabbit logo


Here it says "Chicony KB-5170"


The case is pretty much useless :/ But the keyboard still works perfectly!


Can't wait to fix this keyboard!


If anyone know someone that can make a case for this with a simple design, plz send me a PM!

Greetings from Sweden
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I got to do something with my blue Alps switches..

I've seen some sick keyboard mods coming from this site. That's why I'm here :)
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