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| | **Epson Q103a** | | **Epson Q103a** | ||
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| - | The Epson Q103a was the keyboard made for the Epson Equity III computer system (1) and served as the successor to the Epson Q503a keyboard (2) (3) and predecessor to the Epson Q203a keyboard (4). | + | |
| ==== Description ==== | ==== Description ==== | ||
| - | The Q103a is a AT layout | + | The Epson Q103a was the keyboard made for the Epson Equity III computer system ((InfoWorld Magazine, Volume 8, Issue 23, Jun 9, 1986. [[https:// |
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| ==== Construction ==== | ==== Construction ==== | ||
| === Case and Internals === | === Case and Internals === | ||
| - | The top case is constructed of ABS plastic and externally features a rather unique " | + | The top case is constructed of ABS plastic and externally features a rather unique " |
| Internally it features plastic screw screw standoffs and a cutout for the DIN-5 cable. | Internally it features plastic screw screw standoffs and a cutout for the DIN-5 cable. | ||
| - | The bottom case is constructed of ABS Plastic and externally features a sticker detailing the keyboard' | + | The bottom case is constructed of ABS Plastic and externally features a sticker detailing the keyboard' |
| - | It has 5 feet in total, 2 flip out feet for adjusting the keyboard' | + | |
| - | The bottom has 4 holes for screws which screw into the top case and holds both the internal assembly and case together. | + | |
| - | Internally the bottom features a small standoff in the center for holding up the internal assembly and a cutout for the DIN-5 cable. | + | |
| - | The assembly was manufactured by Alps Electric as evidenced by Alps part numbers on the PCB and plate. | + | The assembly was manufactured by Alps Electric as evidenced by Alps part numbers on the PCB and plate.\\ It features a painted steel switch plate and the back features a metal RF shield. |
| - | It features a painted steel switch plate and the back features a metal RF shield. | + | |
| === Keycaps === | === Keycaps === | ||
| - | The keycaps are ABS doubleshots made by Alps Electric in their OEM profile. | + | The keycaps are ABS doubleshots made by Alps Electric in their OEM profile.\\ The shine through keycaps use the first shot for the transparent window and as a result pad printing is used for the legends on those keys. |
| - | The shine through keycaps use the first shot for the transparent window and as a result pad printing is used for the legends on those keys. | + | |
| ==== Gallery ==== | ==== Gallery ==== | ||
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| - | == Acknowledgements == | ||
| - | https:// | ||
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