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--- keyboard:epson_q103a [05 Apr 2026 23:39] – coolpenguin1
+++ keyboard:epson_q103a [19 May 2026 00:26] (current) – coolpenguin1
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 | **Sense method** | Metal contact |
 | **Protocol** | AT |
-| **Keycaps** | [[terminology:double-shot|Double-Shot ABS]], [[terminology:pad-print|Pad Printed]] |
+| **Keycaps** | [[terminology:double-shot|Double-Shot ABS]], [[terminology:pad-print|ABS Pad-print]] |
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 ==== Description ====
-The Epson Q103a was the keyboard made for the Epson Equity III computer system ((InfoWorld Magazine, Volume 8, Issue 23, Jun 9, 1986. [[https://books.google.com/books?id=Ty8EAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA43&pg=PA43]])) 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://books.google.com/books?id=Ty8EAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA43&pg=PA43]])) and uses an AT layout and protocol.
-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 an assembly by Alps Electric and the sticker on the back shows its FCC ID was filed by Kyocera.
 ==== Construction ====
 === Case and Internals ===
-The top case is constructed of ABS plastic and externally features a rather unique "forehead" with a Epson logo in it's top right.
+The keyboard consists of three parts: a ABS top and bottom case, and an internal assembly
-Internally it features plastic screw screw standoffs and a cutout for the DIN-5 cable.
+==Top case==
+The top case is constructed of ABS plastic and externally features a rather unique "forehead" with an Epson logo in its top right.
-The bottom case is constructed of ABS Plastic and externally features a sticker detailing the keyboard's model number, serial number, FCC ID and country of origin.\\ It has 5 feet in total, 2 flip out feet for adjusting the keyboard's angle and 3 non-slip feet.\\ The bottom has 4 holes for screws which screw into the top case which holds the internal assembly in place and the two case pieces 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.
+Internally, it has plastic screw screw standoffs and a cutout for the DIN-5 cable.
+==Bottom case==
-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.
+The bottom case is constructed of ABS Plastic.\\ Externally, it has a sticker detailing the keyboard's model number, serial number, FCC ID and country of origin.\\ It has five feet in total: two flip out feet for adjusting the keyboard's angle and three non-slip feet.\\ The bottom has four screw holes that fasten into the top case securing both the internal assembly and the two case pieces.\\ Internally, the bottom has a small central standoff for supporting the internal assembly and a cutout for the DIN-5 cable.
+==Assembly==
+The assembly was manufactured by Alps Electric, as evidenced by Alps part numbers on the PCB and plate.\\ It has a painted steel switch plate and the back includes a metal RF shield.
 === Keycaps ===
-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.\\ Of note is the fact these caps use a non-standard color scheme. The example pictured is a bit yellowed but the bottom of the keycaps reveal they're a bit of a darker beige compared to standard alps keycaps and with brown legends.
+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.\\ Notably, these keycaps use a non-standard color scheme. The pictured example is a bit yellowed but the bottom of the keycaps reveal the color is a darker tone beige compared to standard alps keycaps, and uses brown legends instead of the standard black.
 ==== Gallery ====
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 keyboard:epson:Q103a_12.jpeg
 </gallery>
+Note for pictures: Stabilizers were modified with lubricant.
+{{tag> keyboard:sense-contact keyboard:protocol-AT keyboard:keycaps-doubleshot keyboard:layout-at keyboard:oem-alps}}
-{{tag> keyboard:sense-contact keyboard:protocol-AT keyboard:keycaps-doubleshot keyboard:oem-epson}}