I have a couple of Key Tronic 101-key US-layout keyboards. No Windows keys, the real thing. 100% old school, a perfect coder's keyboard.
One goes for EUR 20 plus DHL-shipping from Germany |
The keyboards are in their original box, never used, manufactured 1990, labeled TRI
In layout and shape, they match the IBM model-M. The key mechanism is not buckling-spring but the soft type (not noisy). They are durable and very comfy to type.
Keys are removable - unlike model-M, where not keys but key caps can be removed.
The cable is fixed to the keyboard. On the circuit board, you will find the 8031 processor.
Interfacing:
The keyboards are compatible with most current PCs while with a few mainboards, I had to increase the keyboard's reset capacitor to make it work reliably.
The keyboards are fitted with DIN connectors and I'm adding a DIN-PS2-adapter, these are not new but used.
With active USB interface cables, the keyboards work correctly on USB while in some cases they needed the increased reset capacitor. I do have a couple of the USB-interfaces and will add one for EUR 5.
I test every keyboard and its adapters before I send it out.
If you want me to, I will open the keyboard and increase the capacitance of the reset capacitor. I can also let you know how to do it yourself.
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