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-Futaba variant is missing photos. Please provide them if you can!+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 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]])). +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'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.+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 parts: top case, bottom case and internal assembly +The keyboard consists of three parts: a ABS top case, painted steel bottom caseand an internal assembly 
- +==Top case== 
-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.\\ Internally, it features standoffs for screws with brass screw inserts, standoffs for holding the case in place and the flip-out feet mechanism. +The top housing is made of ABS plastic.\\ Externally, it has a sort of raised "ridge" around the keys that turns into a slope at the top and serves as a pen holder. The top right has a lock-light sticker. \\ Internally, it features standoffs for screws with brass screw inserts, standoffs for holding the case in place and the flip-out feet mechanism. 
 +==Bottom case==
 The bottom case is made out of a painted metal that can rust which implies it's made out of steel.\\ Externally, it features a cutout for the AT/XT switch, a sticker for said switch, a S/N sticker, a 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 bottom case is made out of a painted metal that can rust which implies it's made out of steel.\\ Externally, it features a cutout for the AT/XT switch, a sticker for said switch, a S/N sticker, a 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.
 +==Assembly==
 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. 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.