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switch:alps_skcm_orange [28 Dec 2023 14:51] erisswitch:alps_skcm_orange [28 Dec 2023 16:05] (current) eris
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 As a first generation switch, SKCM Orange will always have slits in the upper housing. As a first generation switch, SKCM Orange will always have slits in the upper housing.
  
-The stem, which is a dark orange color, is almost always lubricated and is likely made of of a nylon blend((tested on SKCM Blue via [[https://wiki.keyboard.institute/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=switch:skcmblueburntest.mp4|burn test]])).+The stem, which is a dark orange color, is almost always lubricated and is likely made of a nylon blend((tested on SKCM Blue via [[https://wiki.keyboard.institute/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=switch:skcmblueburntest.mp4|burn test]])).
  
-The tactile feedback is generated with a leaf spring that is situated on the opposite side of the housing to the contact module. There were at least two variations of this leaf spring.+The tactile feedback is generated with a leaf spring that is situated on the opposite side of the housing to the contact module. 
 Alps SKCM Orange, like all SKCM/SKCL series switches, uses a contact module to register the keypress. This sits in the housing on the side with visible notches. Alps SKCM Orange, like all SKCM/SKCL series switches, uses a contact module to register the keypress. This sits in the housing on the side with visible notches.
  
 ==== Additional Information ==== ==== Additional Information ====
  
-The switch was likely in production from 1988 to around 1990. The switch was replaced for the second generation by [[switch:alps_skcm_salmon|SKCM Salmon]], which has an identical tactile leaf spring.+The switch was likely in production from 1986((Apple Desktop Bus keyboard introduced)) to around 1989((Salmon switchover)). The switch was replaced for the second generation by [[switch:alps_skcm_salmon|SKCM Salmon]], which has an identical tactile leaf spring.
  
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 The following information is a result of deductive reasoning. Take it with a grain of salt. The following information is a result of deductive reasoning. Take it with a grain of salt.
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 Confirmation for this can unfortunately only come from contact with Alps directly, but the preponderance of circumstantial evidence warrants this section. Confirmation for this can unfortunately only come from contact with Alps directly, but the preponderance of circumstantial evidence warrants this section.
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-==== Gallery ==== 
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