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Offline ricercar

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« on: Thu, 21 January 2010, 19:22:51 »
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #1 on: Fri, 22 January 2010, 07:10:19 »
Damnit.  I want that keyboard.  The price is too high, though.  I guess, in general terms, it is a specialty part for the Dolch equipment.
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Offline sandy55

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« Reply #2 on: Fri, 22 January 2010, 08:09:42 »
In geekhacker's terms, it's a PS/2 compatible board. what you need is a plug converter for RJ11 to ps/2 or soldering a ps/2 cable to pcb.
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Offline didjamatic

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« Reply #3 on: Fri, 22 January 2010, 08:48:24 »
Interesting.  That board just sold but was relisted.  Maybe the buyer didn't realize it had the connector that it had.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-DOLCH-SPACE-SAVER-CHERRY-KEYBOARD-BLUE-SLIDERS_W0QQitemZ250561340641QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCA_Mice_Trackballs?hash=item3a569ea4e1#ht_2901wt_1027
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« Reply #4 on: Fri, 22 January 2010, 12:39:57 »
I have one of these - it's part of a luggable/lunchbox that was often sold as a network analyzer.  I don't have it here, but mine is AirLink branded, IIRC.   Great little keyboard.  Wish someone made a modern version of it in USB/PS2.
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Adam

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HHKB Pro JP Black | TG3 KBA-BL82-5RBUVS | Apple Compact Aluminum (USB and BT) | G84-4100PTMUS | Filco Zero Fukka Tenkeyless (broken, for the moment)

At home:
IBM/Maxiswitch M13 Black + Nostromo n52 + Logitech diNovo Mini | G80-11903LPMUS/03 | Model F (AT) with Keypatch 10 | G80-8113HRBUS-2 | TG3 KBA-BLT-5RBIVS | Deck 82 Toxic | G84-4100PTMUS

Other Pieces:
FrogPad Bluetooth, (right hand) | Datahand DH200 | Chicony KB-5181 | AEKII | Power Computing/Macally MK 105X | Sun Type 6 USB | Sun Type 5c | Airlink/Dolch Luggable K6 with Blue Cherries

Offline sidewinder

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« Reply #5 on: Fri, 22 January 2010, 12:44:03 »
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Offline didjamatic

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« Reply #6 on: Fri, 22 January 2010, 13:05:43 »
What are these DKSaver boards and how is it relevant to this thread?  Another asian fanclub board like the 356cl?

Here's another DKSaver:


Wait, I just posted another irrelevant photo

Dead Kennedy's?
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Offline didjamatic

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« Reply #7 on: Fri, 22 January 2010, 13:25:23 »
Haha, I posted then removed my post to start another thread.
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Offline alipstadt

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« Reply #8 on: Thu, 28 January 2010, 18:38:43 »
My version (Airlink branded) is going to appear in some pics in a minute in a thread I'm starting on the F/AT+Keypatch I just got from ebay (waiting on pics to scp).  It (the spacesaver) really is a nice keyboard.
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Adam

On the go:
HHKB Pro JP Black | TG3 KBA-BL82-5RBUVS | Apple Compact Aluminum (USB and BT) | G84-4100PTMUS | Filco Zero Fukka Tenkeyless (broken, for the moment)

At home:
IBM/Maxiswitch M13 Black + Nostromo n52 + Logitech diNovo Mini | G80-11903LPMUS/03 | Model F (AT) with Keypatch 10 | G80-8113HRBUS-2 | TG3 KBA-BLT-5RBIVS | Deck 82 Toxic | G84-4100PTMUS

Other Pieces:
FrogPad Bluetooth, (right hand) | Datahand DH200 | Chicony KB-5181 | AEKII | Power Computing/Macally MK 105X | Sun Type 6 USB | Sun Type 5c | Airlink/Dolch Luggable K6 with Blue Cherries

Offline salcan

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« Reply #9 on: Fri, 19 February 2010, 10:08:23 »
Really weird when I'm googling some obscure stuff like dolch keyboards only to wind up back here.

Anyone pickup one of these? They look super cool.
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Offline elbowglue

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« Reply #10 on: Fri, 19 February 2010, 11:02:29 »
Damn you guys.  This keyboard was hawt.  Salcan posts about it and I thought it was a new thread despite having read it 4 weeks ago.  Shoulda bought this, this is sorta the "one keyboard".  Like a G80-1800 with platemounted blues.
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My keyboards: Filco Cherry Blue Tenkeyless(daily home), Compaq MX11800 (modded to blacks), Compaq "MX 84u",  Wellington\'s Dampened Endurapro, Pinkalicious Filco Blue Cherry, Chicony KB-5191, Chicony KB-5181, Desko MOS 5023 UP "elbowglue" spos (modded to blues), Siig Minitouch (monterey blue), SMK-88 (blue cherries), Ricercar SPOS
Smallest to biggest keyboards in inches (Length X Height) - Length is most important for a midline mouse position
KBC Poker: 11.6 x 3.9 - HHKB: 11.6 x 4.3 - Siig Minitouch (Geekhack Space Saver): 11.6 x 6 - Deck/Tg3 82: 12 x 6 - Noppoo Choc Mini 12.4 x 5.3 - Compaq "MX 84u": 13.1 x 7.5 - Filco Tenkeyless: 14 x 5.3 - Cherry "ricercar spos" G86-62410EUAGSA: 14 x 7.75 - Topre Realforce 86u: 14.4 x 6.65 - Desko "elbowglue spos" MOS 5023 UP: 14.5 x 8.4 - IBM Model M Spacesaver: 15.3 x 7 - G80-1800: 15.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-125B: 16 x 7.3 - Compaq Mx11800, Cherry G80-11900: 16.25 x 7.5 - Filco Standard: 17.3 x 5.4 - Unicomp Endurapro: 17.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-135B: 18.3 x 6.0 - Cherry G80-3000: 18.5 x 7.6 - IBM Model M, Unicomp Customizer: 19.3 x 8.27

Offline salcan

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« Reply #11 on: Fri, 19 February 2010, 11:26:47 »
yeah, I've been trying to do some research on it, haven't dug up much. There are some on ebay right now, but for most of them you have to buy the whole setup.

this looks like the best deal going:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150413795004&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123

but the kb looks a little bit beat up, or at least dusty
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #12 on: Fri, 19 February 2010, 11:35:46 »
I'm trying to work something out with Cherry (and one of their main distributors) right now to get some 1800s in blues and browns here in the US.  Stay tuned.
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Offline elbowglue

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« Reply #13 on: Fri, 19 February 2010, 11:44:44 »
Quote from: itlnstln;159362
I'm trying to work something out with Cherry (and one of their main distributors) right now to get some 1800s in blues and browns here in the US.  Stay tuned.

Nice.  Very nice.  Get some refurbished black stem boards and turn them into reds.  Then you can sell Texan style HUMUS.
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My keyboards: Filco Cherry Blue Tenkeyless(daily home), Compaq MX11800 (modded to blacks), Compaq "MX 84u",  Wellington\'s Dampened Endurapro, Pinkalicious Filco Blue Cherry, Chicony KB-5191, Chicony KB-5181, Desko MOS 5023 UP "elbowglue" spos (modded to blues), Siig Minitouch (monterey blue), SMK-88 (blue cherries), Ricercar SPOS
Smallest to biggest keyboards in inches (Length X Height) - Length is most important for a midline mouse position
KBC Poker: 11.6 x 3.9 - HHKB: 11.6 x 4.3 - Siig Minitouch (Geekhack Space Saver): 11.6 x 6 - Deck/Tg3 82: 12 x 6 - Noppoo Choc Mini 12.4 x 5.3 - Compaq "MX 84u": 13.1 x 7.5 - Filco Tenkeyless: 14 x 5.3 - Cherry "ricercar spos" G86-62410EUAGSA: 14 x 7.75 - Topre Realforce 86u: 14.4 x 6.65 - Desko "elbowglue spos" MOS 5023 UP: 14.5 x 8.4 - IBM Model M Spacesaver: 15.3 x 7 - G80-1800: 15.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-125B: 16 x 7.3 - Compaq Mx11800, Cherry G80-11900: 16.25 x 7.5 - Filco Standard: 17.3 x 5.4 - Unicomp Endurapro: 17.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-135B: 18.3 x 6.0 - Cherry G80-3000: 18.5 x 7.6 - IBM Model M, Unicomp Customizer: 19.3 x 8.27

Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #14 on: Fri, 19 February 2010, 12:09:25 »
Quote from: elbowglue;159363
Then you can sell Texan style HUMUS.

Texas Hummus?  That's a wonderful idea.
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Offline salcan

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« Reply #15 on: Fri, 19 February 2010, 12:11:27 »
Quote from: itlnstln;159362
I'm trying to work something out with Cherry (and one of their main distributors) right now to get some 1800s in blues and browns here in the US.  Stay tuned.


Not to reveal my ignorance, but what's so special with the 1800? It's a compact layout with the option for Blue switches right? Anything else?
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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #16 on: Fri, 19 February 2010, 12:15:22 »
Just the compact layout.  For Cherry fans, such as myself, I love Cherry-made 'boards, but the only "normal," MX model they have in the US is the 3000 which is a battleship of a keyboard.  The G80-1863 also has 6-key rollover (IIRC) and a USB hub.
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Offline elbowglue

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« Reply #17 on: Fri, 19 February 2010, 14:04:29 »
The only problem with the g80-1800 layout is that there is a 1/2 sized zero key on the numpad, which would make heavy numpad use a little annoying, and the spacebar is a little short in my opinion, you would always be hitting the spacebar on the rightmost edge.

Oh also that it is not 14 inches wide but 16.25 inches wide (probably)

It's like a tenkeyless footprint without missing the numpad... (almost)

g80-1863:
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My keyboards: Filco Cherry Blue Tenkeyless(daily home), Compaq MX11800 (modded to blacks), Compaq "MX 84u",  Wellington\'s Dampened Endurapro, Pinkalicious Filco Blue Cherry, Chicony KB-5191, Chicony KB-5181, Desko MOS 5023 UP "elbowglue" spos (modded to blues), Siig Minitouch (monterey blue), SMK-88 (blue cherries), Ricercar SPOS
Smallest to biggest keyboards in inches (Length X Height) - Length is most important for a midline mouse position
KBC Poker: 11.6 x 3.9 - HHKB: 11.6 x 4.3 - Siig Minitouch (Geekhack Space Saver): 11.6 x 6 - Deck/Tg3 82: 12 x 6 - Noppoo Choc Mini 12.4 x 5.3 - Compaq "MX 84u": 13.1 x 7.5 - Filco Tenkeyless: 14 x 5.3 - Cherry "ricercar spos" G86-62410EUAGSA: 14 x 7.75 - Topre Realforce 86u: 14.4 x 6.65 - Desko "elbowglue spos" MOS 5023 UP: 14.5 x 8.4 - IBM Model M Spacesaver: 15.3 x 7 - G80-1800: 15.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-125B: 16 x 7.3 - Compaq Mx11800, Cherry G80-11900: 16.25 x 7.5 - Filco Standard: 17.3 x 5.4 - Unicomp Endurapro: 17.9 x 7.1 - Adesso MKB-135B: 18.3 x 6.0 - Cherry G80-3000: 18.5 x 7.6 - IBM Model M, Unicomp Customizer: 19.3 x 8.27

Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #18 on: Fri, 19 February 2010, 14:07:23 »
Quote from: elbowglue;159421
The only problem with the g80-1800 layout is that there is a 1/2 sized zero key on the numpad, which would make heavy numpad use a little annoying, and the spacebar is a little short in my opinion, you would always be hitting the spacebar on the rightmost edge.

I have used the numpad on the SPOS pretty heavily without any trouble, but that's just me, though.
 
Quote from: elbowglue
It's like a tenkeyless footprint without missing the numpad... (almost)

That's the magic. (Almost) all of the Tenkeyless compactness with very few compromises.
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