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| | **Focus FK-2001** || | | **Focus FK-2001** || |
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| | **Manufacturer** | Focus Electronic | | | **Manufacturer** | Focus Electronic | |
| | **Switch** | [[switch:alps_skcm_blue| Alps SKCM Blue]]\\ [[switch:alps_skcm_white| Alps SKCM White]]\\ [[switch:cherry_mx_black|Cherry MX Black]]\\ [[Hua-Jie AK| Hua-Jie AK]]\\ [[Futaba MA| Futaba MA]] | | | **Switch** | [[switch:alps_skcm_blue| Alps SKCM Blue]]\\ [[switch:alps_skcm_white| Alps SKCM White]]\\ [[switch:cherry_mx_black|Cherry MX Black]]\\ [[Hua-Jie AK| Hua-Jie AK]]\\ [[Futaba MA| Futaba MA]] | |
| The "second generation" of FK-2001 included the Windows/super key and introduced the newer case style with the cut-outs in the navcluster. As the PS/2 protocol standard was introduced symmetrically with the popularization of keyboards with Windows keys, newer FK-2001s were shipped with PS/2 connectors. A number of models were produced with "power", "wake" and "sleep" keys, necessitating a different case design which removed some of the partitioned blockers in the navcluster to make space for the additional keys. | The "second generation" of FK-2001 included the Windows/super key and introduced the newer case style with the cut-outs in the navcluster. As the PS/2 protocol standard was introduced symmetrically with the popularization of keyboards with Windows keys, newer FK-2001s were shipped with PS/2 connectors. A number of models were produced with "power", "wake" and "sleep" keys, necessitating a different case design which removed some of the partitioned blockers in the navcluster to make space for the additional keys. |
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| A limited quantity of boards were produced in all-black. Given their rarity, documentation is sparse. It is known that black FK-2001s were delivered with the partitions in the navcluster. One unique example of a black 2001 been documented without the partitions, a standard Asian 101-key layout, and a 5001 badge.(( | A limited quantity of boards were produced in all-black. Given their rarity, documentation is sparse. It is known that black FK-2001s were delivered with the partitions in the navcluster and that they often came with the 5P DIN connector. One unique example of a black 2001 been documented without the partitions, a standard Asian 101-key layout, and a 5001 badge.(( |
| [[https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/xtneip/if_you_know_you_know_black_focus_fk2001/]] This appears to be a one-off example as there do not appear to be any other black FK-2001s (or any beige FK-2001s) with such a layout. A photo of the PCB suggests manufacturing in the year of 1995, but this is inconsistent with the layout as it is a WKL model. Moreover, there is no hard evidence that the PCB was even made by Focus, since no Focus logo is visible (although the font used elsewhere on the PCB is consistent with that used on other Focus boards). | [[https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/xtneip/if_you_know_you_know_black_focus_fk2001/]] This appears to be a one-off example as there do not appear to be any other black FK-2001s (or any beige FK-2001s) with such a layout. A photo of the PCB suggests manufacturing in the year of 1995, but this is inconsistent with the layout as it is a WKL model. Moreover, there is no hard evidence that the PCB was even made by Focus, since no Focus logo is visible (although the font used elsewhere on the PCB is consistent with that used on other Focus boards). |
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| The majority of models were produced with doubleshot keycaps from an unknown manufacturer. They externally bear a strong resemblance to Tai-Hao TI/Alps OEM doubleshots, however, the "star" molding on the interior is indicative that they are of different origin. Previous discussions have purported that Tai-Hao has denied being the provider of these unique keycaps, but there is no written evidence of such. There appear to be at least two variants of these doubleshots, one with dark-grey, color-coded modifier keys, and a newer kind with light-grey modifier keys that lack any color-coding. The newer light-grey variant was delivered with the Windows key variants, however, the windows keys on such models were pad-printed. | The majority of models were produced with doubleshot keycaps from an unknown manufacturer. They externally bear a strong resemblance to Tai-Hao TI/Alps OEM doubleshots, however, the "star" molding on the interior is indicative that they are of different origin. Previous discussions have purported that Tai-Hao has denied being the provider of these unique keycaps, but there is no written evidence of such. There appear to be at least two variants of these doubleshots, one with dark-grey, color-coded modifier keys, and a newer kind with light-grey modifier keys that lack any color-coding. The newer light-grey variant was delivered with the Windows key variants, however, the windows keys on such models were pad-printed. |
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| All models with the additional power, wake and sleep keys used lasered legends and are easily discerned from earlier variants as the legends are often a faded black or lighter grey. | All models with the additional power, wake and sleep keys used lasered legends and are easily discerned from earlier variants as the legends are often a faded black or lighter grey. Black FK-2001s have been documented with doubleshot keycaps. |
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| === International Layouts === | === International Layouts === |
| * Genuine Alps SKCM White | * Genuine Alps SKCM White |
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