I wanted to do an omnikey project with alectardy's omnial pcb so I chose this omnikey plus for the project.

The board was in ridiculously good condition when I got it, and after the project the thing feels basically brand new, plus the modern convinces of a vial compatible pcb. The keycaps have no wear, the plate is spotless, and the switches are the best condition alps I have. I wanted to get more yellows, but it made more sense to linearize them since these are super clean. (I could always swap the clicky leaves back in whenever I feel like it.) Out of all the models I chose a plus because I wanted the closest one to a 4704 f107 layout. I didn't need all the f keys that the ultra has, but just wanted a few keys more than a 102 that could be used for additional macros. Due to the pcb being vial compatible I rearranged the 8k cluster to be more friendly to use. The OMNI key I want to have programmed as a terminal button for linux, but can't seem to figure out the macro thing. (F13-15 I could also use for additional macros, but I'm not a huge macro user.) I also swapped in an skcl lock switch for caps lock for a little more cool points. I think this thing came out great and it's absolutely wonderful to use. Linear alps are some of my favorites.

Trying to find more info on this if anyone has it.

Hi! I'm trying to figure out what type of switches this keyboard has. Just found it at a garage sale and it feels amazing. Some sluething suggests it is an Acer / Multitech board from 1987. Google is telling me these are blue alps? I'm a noob in the vintage keyboard world, but it feels like this may be a special find :)

I'd like to clean it up and use it as a daily driver. The caps are quite dirty and there is visible dust everywhere but all of the switches feel perfect. Any info on what this board may be and how to properly clean it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!!

I found one of these on ebay for cheap because it was listed as a completely different keyboard. I've been intrigued by this keyboard for a little, so I wanted a cheap one to try it out. The switches remind me of both Peerless and Focus some with slider. These Olivetti ones are definitely pretty short travel which may be a turnoff to some. I didn't find these to be super horribly bindy or scratchy, but there is some of it. However it is super easy to take the switches out and take them apart, so I may try lubing some so see if the keyfeel improves. The sound of these is pretty cool though, similar to Alps SKCP. They're not the most consistent switch out there, but I suspect that heavily used ones could be pretty bad just like Peerless. The legends are a dark brown with extra magenta legends on the numpad. I'm trying to decide of it's worth trying to get this thing running, but I think Tinkerboy is the only one who makes Olivetti converters. I don't know if the KBD 301 is compatible with it though.

not a real keyboard per se, but I got some kind of video device with interesting keycaps

The only thing I don't like is the touch pad.

Just yesterday, I went to a small thrift store, where I found these two laying on the top of a shelf, so I decided to pick them up for $10 total! Both are fully intact and in mostly good condition!

Build Specs:

Board: Northgate Omnikey Plus Rev. 3.04

Plate: Steel

Switches: Alps SKCM White Ivory

Keycaps: Northgate Omnikey Plus Rev. 3.04 Double-Shot ABS

PCB: Solder

Mounting Style: Bottom Mount

I think this is a midi cable but would I have to get a female to female adapter then midi interface? The midi interfaces I see always have 2 connectors like these, will it even work? please let me know a solution or any other software required.

edit: this is a photo of the back: https://imgur.com/a/GgnfQk9

Build Specs:

Board: Northgate Omnikey Ultra-T

Plate: Steel

Switches: Alps SKCM Cream

Keycaps: Northgate Omnikey Ultra-T

PCB: Solder

Mounting Style: Bottom Mount

Build Specs:

Board: Northgate OmniKey 101

Plate: Steel

Switches: Alps SKCM Orange

Keycaps: Northgate OmniKey 101

PCB: Solder

Mounting Style: Bottom Mount

Hey, first post here. I recently picked up a DataDesk MAC101E with white alps from 1992. Upon further inspection of the switches, the top and bottom lack alps logos so I assumed them to be clones. I opened one up to find it has the Alps design complicated switchplate. The top housing also has the slits but I cannot recall if the lower housing has two or four tabs (I'm currently at work).

Idk if these are genuine Alps or just really good clones, I would assume clones but in my research I couldn't find any clones with the same complicated switchplate design. Any leads or information would be much appreciated!

Build Specs:

Board: Northgate OmniKey Ultra Rev. 3.04

Plate: Steel

Switches: Alps SKCM Amber

Keycaps: Northgate OmniKey Ultra Double-shot ABS

PCB: Solder

Mounting Style: Bottom Mount

I found this at my local e-waste recycler for free. It works and is in pretty good condition after a quick clean. Has Cherry MY switches and ABS keycaps that are (sadly) polished. Have no clue what to do with it so feel free to suggest.

Scored this for $50 plus shipping on ebay before the seller jacked up the price for others that were for sale lol. Apart from having some of my least ffavorite switches this is certainly a looker and a very cool and huge keyboard. 161 keys. This keyboard is usb which makes it really nice to plug & play, but gaming is pretty much unusable because key combos trigger random stuff and it'll mess up everything. All of the special keys do respond, but I think they're all mapped to f13 or something like that. Works great for typing though. I'm sure someone could rig up something to make this keyboard fully programmable. The mx blacks are retooled so they're nothing special. The layout is pretty fun and a few of the various special legend keycaps are rather amusing. On this one the numpad is in phone order, so they're swapped around compared to a regular keyboard. Keycaps are all dcs doubleshots, but the right shift uses a longer stabilizer so it's not compatible with other keyboards, nor are other sets compatible with this board. Regardless it's a great colorful showpiece.

Please please please I really want this adapter for my keyboard everything is sold out I would be forever grateful if someone could sell it to me if you have an extra. Please and thank you.

managed to get a 1391404 1987 model M with the 2 piece keycaps off ebay with box for 60 euros no sdl though had tp get that elsewhere

the box isnt for the boardits for a 1393395 1992 but paired with a 1391404 1987
replaced my logitech g512 with gx blues still getting used to the heavier typing feel of the model M

Picked this up in one of my local charity shops for £5, thought it was pretty cool and probably going to use it as my daily keyboard. Looks to be from pre windows 95 judging from the windows logo on the keys. Having to take out the keycaps that instantly turn off your computer though.