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Datacomp DFK-777

Datacomp DFK-777
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Switch Alps SKCM Blue
Futaba MA
Sense method Metal contact
Protocol AT / XT
Keycaps Double-Shot ABS

The Futaba variant is missing photos; please provide them if you can!

Description

The Datacomp DFK-777 was one of Datacomp's AT keyboard models.
It often appears rebranded by computer companies such as Computerland and Ultra From Imagineering.1).
It's been documented to come with two different switches: SKCM Blue Alps and Futaba MA. 2) It features a AT/XT switch and DIN-5 cable.

Construction

Case and Internals

The keyboard consists of three parts: a ABS top, painted steel bottom case, and an internal assembly

Top case

The top housing is made of ABS plastic.
Externally, it has a sort of raised “ridge” around the keys that turns into a slope at the top and serves as a pen holder. The top right has a lock-light sticker.
Internally, it features standoffs for screws with brass screw inserts, standoffs for holding the case in place and the flip-out feet mechanism.

Bottom case

The bottom case is made out of a painted metal that can rust which implies it's made out of steel.
Externally, it features a cutout for the AT/XT switch, a sticker for said switch, a S/N sticker, a country of origin stamped in the bottom right and six total feet: four being non-slip feet and two flip-out feet for adjusting the keyboard's angle.
The Futaba variant features an extra sticker with the keyboard's FCC ID on it
Internally, it has a PCB for the AT/XT switch and a couple pieces of rubber and tape to prevent the assembly PCB from shorting.

Assembly

The assembly consists of a PCB and painted metal switch plate. The switch plate can rust which implies it's made of steel.
On the back of the keyboard PCB there is a cable soldered to it that connects to the AT/XT switch PCB.

Keycaps

The keycaps are made of doubleshot ABS on both variants. The Futaba variant uses distinctive “tombstone” keycaps, and the Alps version uses regular Alps OEM profile keycaps.

Alps Variant
Futaba Variant
Acknowledgements

Pictures taken by KBI discord user @landofsunshine and used with permission under the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license.