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--- keyboard:skb-5050 [16 Apr 2026 20:07] – coolpenguin1
+++ keyboard:skb-5050 [19 May 2026 00:28] (current) – coolpenguin1
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+The SKB-5050 was an AT keyboard produced by Podworld((SKB-5150C DT wiki page archive mentioning the SKB-5050 in its manual along with Podworld branded keyboards[[https://wiki.themk.org/index.php/SKB-5150C]]))  and was presumably the predecessor to the SKB-5150.
 ==== Description ====
-The SKB-5050 was an AT keyboard produced by Podworld((SKB-5150C DT wiki page archive mentioning the SKB-5050 in it's manual along with Podworld branded keyboards[[https://wiki.themk.org/index.php/SKB-5150C]]))  and was presumably the predecessor to the SKB-5150.
+Currently, two versions are documented: a standard US English SKB-5050 fully produced by Podworld and a Russian SKB-5050 that uses a third-party PCB.
 ==== Construction ====
 === Case and Internals ===
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 Internally, it has threaded plastic standoffs for fastening the top and bottom case together and for fastening the assembly to the top case.
 ==Bottom case==
-Externally, it has an AT/XT switch cutout, QC sticker, "sup" sticker (likely date of manufacture sticker), and a sticker with the model number and 'series' number which is likely a serial number. It also has six total feet: two flip-out feet and two non-slip feet
+Externally, it has an AT/XT switch cutout, a QC sticker, a "sup" sticker (likely a date of manufacture sticker), and a sticker with the model number and series number, which is likely a serial number. It also has six total feet: two flip-out feet and four non-slip feet
 Internally, it has a cutout for the DIN-5 cable.
 ==Assembly==
-The assembly consists of a PCB and a painted steel switch mounting plate which is cross compatible between SMK Vintage Linear and Cherry MX.\\
+The assembly consists of a PCB and a painted steel switch mounting plate that is cross-compatible between SMK Vintage Linear and Cherry MX.\\
-The top of the PCB has a 'PD-18' marking and the top of the switch mounting plate has a SKB 5050 stamped into it under where the spacebar would go.
+The top of the PCB has a PD-18 marking, and the top of the switch mounting plate has SKB 5050 stamped into it under where the spacebar would go.\\
 The bottom of the PCB has a PD-18 marking and a sticker of unknown use.
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 ==== Gallery ====
+==Standard US SKB-5050==
 <gallery showcaption>
 keyboard:podworld:skb_5050-1.jpg
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 keyboard:podworld:skb_5050-14.jpg
 keyboard:podworld:skb_5050-15.jpg
+keyboard:podworld:skb_5050-16.jpg
 </gallery>
+==Russian SKB-5050==
+<gallery>
+keyboard:podworld:ru_skb_5050-1.jpeg
+keyboard:podworld:ru_skb_5050-2.jpeg
+keyboard:podworld:ru_skb_5050-3.jpeg
+keyboard:podworld:ru_skb_5050-4.jpeg
+keyboard:podworld:ru_skb_5050-5.jpeg
+keyboard:podworld:ru_skb_5050-6.jpeg
+keyboard:podworld:ru_skb_5050-7.jpeg
+</gallery>
+picture notes:
+US English SKB-5050 is missing a caps lock keycap, has third-party templates and the switches were desoldered by the owner of the keyboard.
 == Acknowledgements ==
-Any acknowledgements you may have
+Russian SKB-5050 photos used with permission and provided by KBI discord server user @mikboi
-Don't forget to tag the page when done
+{{tag>keyboard:sense-contact keyboard:protocol-at keyboard:protocol-xt keyboard:keycaps-padprint keyboard:keycaps-doubleshot keyboard:oem-podworld keyboard:layout-at}}
-{{tag>}}