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| | **Epson Q103a** | | **Epson Q103a** | ||
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| | **Switch** | [[switch: | | **Switch** | [[switch: | ||
| | **Sense method** | Metal contact | | | **Sense method** | Metal contact | | ||
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| ==== Description ==== | ==== Description ==== | ||
| - | The Epson Q103a was the keyboard made for the Epson Equity III computer system (1) and uses a AT layout & protocol. | + | The Epson Q103a was the keyboard made for the Epson Equity III computer system ((InfoWorld Magazine, Volume 8, Issue 23, Jun 9, 1986. [[https:// |
| It features a assembly by Alps Electric and a standard DIN-5 cable. The sticker on the back shows it's FCC ID was filed by Kyocera. | It features a assembly by Alps Electric and a standard DIN-5 cable. The sticker on the back shows it's FCC ID was filed by Kyocera. | ||
| ==== 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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