====== Epson Q103a ======
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|  **Epson Q103a**  ||
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| **Switch** | [[switch:alps_skcl_cream|Alps SKCL Cream]]\\ [[switch:alps_skcl_green | Alps SKCL Green]] |
| **Sense method** | Metal contact |
| **Protocol** | AT |
| **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 an AT layout and protocol. 
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 keyboard consists of three parts: a ABS top and bottom case, and an internal assembly
==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.
Internally, it has plastic screw screw standoffs and a cutout for the DIN-5 cable.
==Bottom case==
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.\\ 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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Note for pictures: Stabilizers were modified with lubricant.

{{tag> keyboard:sense-contact keyboard:protocol-AT keyboard:keycaps-doubleshot keyboard:layout-at keyboard:oem-alps}}