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 |  **Datacomp DFK-777**  || |  **Datacomp DFK-777**  ||
-pretty picture goes here ||+{{keyboard:datacomp:dfk7771.jpeg?300}} ||
 | **Switch** |[[switch:alps_skcm_blue|Alps SKCM Blue]] \\ [[switch:futaba_ma|Futaba MA]]| | **Switch** |[[switch:alps_skcm_blue|Alps SKCM Blue]] \\ [[switch:futaba_ma|Futaba MA]]|
 | **Sense method** | Metal contact | | **Sense method** | Metal contact |
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 +The Futaba variant is missing photos; please provide them if you can!
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 ==== Description ==== ==== Description ====
-The Datacomp DFK-777 was one of Datacomp's AT keyboard models. It often shows up rebranded by computer brands such as Computerland and Ultra From Imagineering. +The Datacomp DFK-777 was one of Datacomp's AT keyboard models. \\ It often appears rebranded by computer companies such as Computerland and Ultra From Imagineering.((Worthpoint archive of eBay listing [[https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/datacomp-dfk777-blue-alps-keyboard-1978775053]])). \\ 
-It features a AT/XT switch and DIN-5 cable.+It's been documented to come with two different switches: SKCM Blue Alps and Futaba MA. ((DT Wiki Archive [[https://wiki.themk.org/index.php/Datacomp_DFK777]])) It features a AT/XT switch and DIN-5 cable.
  
 ==== Construction ==== ==== Construction ====
 === Case and Internals === === Case and Internals ===
-The keyboard consists of 3 partsA top case, a bottom case and a internal assembly. +The keyboard consists of 3 partsA top case, a bottom case and a internal assembly. 
  
-The top case externally features a sort of "ridge" around the alpha cluster which turns into a slope around the top and acts as a pen holder. The top right features a locklight sticker.\\ Internally it features stand offs for screws with brass screw inserts, stand offs for holding the case in place and the flip out feet mechanism.+The top case externally features a sort of raised "ridge" around the alphanumeric block that turns into a slope around the top of the cluster and serves as a pen holder. The top right hasa locklight sticker.\\ Internallyit features standoffs for screws with brass screw inserts, standoffs for holding the case in place and the flip-out feet mechanism.
  
-The bottom case is made out of a painted metal which can rust which implies it's made out of steel. Externally it features a cutout for the AT/XT switch, sticker for said switch, S/N sticker, country of origin stamped in the bottom right and total feet, 4 being non-slip feet and flip out feet for adjusting the keyboard's angle.\\ Internally it features the PCB for the AT/XT switch and a couple pieces of rubber and tape to prevent the assembly PCB from shorting.+The bottom case is made out of a painted metal that can rust which implies it's made out of steel.\\ Externallyit features a cutout for the AT/XT switch, sticker for said switch, S/N sticker, country of origin stamped in the bottom right and six total feet: four being non-slip feet and two flip-out feet for adjusting the keyboard's angle.\\ The Futaba variant features an extra sticker with the keyboard's FCC ID on it\\ Internally, it has a PCB for the AT/XT switch and a couple pieces of rubber and tape to prevent the assembly PCB from shorting.
  
-The assembly consists of a PCB and painted metal switch plate. The switch plate can rust which implies it's made of steel.\\ On the back of the PCB there is a cable soldered onto it which connects to the AT/XT switch.+The assembly consists of a PCB and painted metal switch plate. The switch plate can rust which implies it's made of steel.\\ On the back of the keyboard PCB there is a cable soldered to it that connects to the AT/XT switch PCB.
  
 === Keycaps === === Keycaps ===
-Describe keycaps, including materials, legend application method, etc+The keycaps are made of doubleshot ABS on both variants. The Futaba variant uses distinctive "tombstone" keycaps, and the Alps version uses regular Alps OEM profile keycaps. 
  
 ==== Gallery ==== ==== Gallery ====
 +== Alps Variant ==
 <gallery showcaption> <gallery showcaption>
 +keyboard:datacomp:dfk7771.jpeg
 +keyboard:datacomp:dfk7772.jpeg
 +keyboard:datacomp:dfk7773.jpeg
 +keyboard:datacomp:dfk7774.jpeg
 +keyboard:datacomp:dfk7775.jpeg
 +keyboard:datacomp:dfk7776.jpeg
 +keyboard:datacomp:dfk7777.jpeg
 +keyboard:datacomp:dfk7778.jpeg
 +keyboard:datacomp:dfk7779.jpeg
 +keyboard:datacomp:dfk77710.jpeg
 +keyboard:datacomp:dfk77711.jpeg
 +keyboard:datacomp:dfk77712.jpeg
 +keyboard:datacomp:dfk77713.jpeg
 +keyboard:datacomp:dfk77714.jpeg
 +keyboard:datacomp:dfk77715.jpeg
 </gallery> </gallery>
-pretty pictures +== Futaba Variant ==
  
 == Acknowledgements == == Acknowledgements ==
-Any acknowledgements you may have+Pictures taken by KBI discord user @landofsunshine and used with permission under the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license. 
  
-Don't forget to tag the page when done  +{{tag>wip keyboard:sense-contact keyboard:protocol-at keyboard:protocol-xt keyboard:keycaps-doubleshot keyboard:oem-datacomp keyboard:layout-at}}
-{{tag>}}wip+