https://wiki.keyboard.institute/ 2026-04-07T19:47:38+00:00 https://wiki.keyboard.institute/ https://wiki.keyboard.institute/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=wiki:dokuwiki.svg text/html 2026-04-06T02:43:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:acer_kb-101c&rev=1775443424&do=diff Acer KB-101C Acer KB-101C Switch Multitech foam and foil Sense method Capacitive Layout ANSI Protocol AT/XT Keycaps Pad-print Description Acer KB-101C is a capacitive keyboard that was manufactured by Acer, who recently rebranded from Multitech. It features a 101-key ANSI layout fitted with tactile foam and foil switches. text/html 2026-04-06T02:22:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:adi_5170&rev=1775442131&do=diff ADI 5170 ADI 5170 pretty picture goes here Switch Cherry MX Black ADI Inductive Sense method Contact-based Inductive Protocol AT Keycaps Double-Shot ABS, Pad Printed Description The 5170 was a AT layout keyboard produced by Advanced Datum Information (ADI). Currently, two models of the 5170 are documented: the KM-5170 with Cherry MX Black switches, and KI-5170 with ADI Inductive switches. text/html 2025-11-04T22:36:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:apple_desktop_bus_keyboard&rev=1762295787&do=diff Apple Desktop Bus Keyboard Apple Desktop Bus Keyboard [An Apple ADB Keyboard] Switch Alps SKCM Orange Alps SKCM Salmon Alps SKCL Lock SMK Alps Mount Sense method Metal contact Protocol ADB Keycaps Dye-sub PBT, Double-Shot ABS The Apple Desktop Bus Keyboard was introduced by Apple in 1986 and sold with the Apple IIGS, which introduced the protocol. text/html 2026-03-26T06:02:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:apple_extended_keyboard_ii&rev=1774504965&do=diff Apple Extended Keyboard II Apple Extended Keyboard II [An AEKII] Switch Alps SKCM Salmon Alps SKCM Ivory Alps SKCM White Ivory Alps SKCL Lock Sense method Metal contact Protocol ADB Keycaps Dye-sub PBT The Apple Extended Keyboard II was introduced by Apple in 1990 to replace it's predecessor, the Apple Extended Keyboard. Construction & Changes text/html 2023-12-20T21:04:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:apple_newton_x0044&rev=1703106248&do=diff Apple Newton MessagePad Keyboard X0044 Apple Newton MessagePad Keyboard X0044 [a Apple Newton MessagePad Keyboard X0044] Designation Model M6-1 Manufacturer Lexmark Key Tronic Switch IBM buckling rubber sleeve Sense method Conductive membrane assembly Protocol Serial, Mini-DIN-8 connector Keycaps Pad-printed ABS The Apple Newton MessagePad Keyboard text/html 2025-11-04T22:28:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:apple_standard_keyboard&rev=1762295335&do=diff Apple Standard Keyboard Apple Standard Keyboard [a bri*ish M0116] Switch Alps SKCM Orange Alps SKCM Salmon Alps SKCL Lock Sense method Metal contact Protocol ADB Keycaps Dye-sub PBT The Apple Standard Keyboard was introduced by Apple in 1987 alongside the Macintosh II and Macintosh SE computers. The example in the infobox, an M0116, was manufactured in 1990 in Ireland. text/html 2023-12-15T19:12:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:at_t_kbd_305b&rev=1702667521&do=diff AT&T KBD 305B AT&T KBD 305B [a AT&T KBD 305B] Switch AT&T buckling spring over membrane Sense method Conductive membrane assembly Protocol PS/2 Keycaps Dye-sub PBT Description Construction Case and Internals Keycaps The keycaps, similar to the IBM Model M, are 2-part dye-sublimated PBT that sits directly over the buckling spring, however, the font differs from a Model M. text/html 2025-10-28T11:45:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:btc_51&rev=1761651912&do=diff BTC 51 series is a series of conductive BTC dome with slider keyboards from BTC. Series Confirmed models according to the user's guide are 5139, 5149 and 5169; 5140 is included for convenience, and the exact scope of this series is not known for certain. Model 5139 is not to be confused with the totally different BTC 5139 series. Three separate FCC IDs have been found associated with keyboards in this style. text/html 2025-05-04T21:44:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:btc_5100&rev=1746395048&do=diff BTC 5100 series This page is currently a work in progress, with only the foam and foil BTC 5100 properly documented. If you have any documentation or images of the BTC 5100 or BTC 5100C; please feel free to provide and document them! BTC 5100 [A photo of the BTC 5100 keyboard.] text/html 2024-02-11T11:01:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:burroughs_riii&rev=1707649287&do=diff Burroughs RIII Burroughs RIII [a pretty picture] Switch Micro Switch SD Sense Method Magnetic Protocol Proprietary Keycaps Double-Shot ABS The Burroughs RIII Keyboard was a keyboard that was bundled with the Burroughs RIII word processor, which was introduced as a low-cost typesetting system somewhere around the late 1970s. The example photographed was manufactured in 1981. text/html 2024-02-11T11:32:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:cherry_g80-3055&rev=1707651143&do=diff Cherry G80-3055 Cherry G80-3055 placeholder text, imagine a good picture here Switch Cherry MX Black Cherry MX Grey Sense method Metal contact Protocol AT Keycaps Double-Shot ABS, Pad Printed Description The Cherry G80-3055 is a Motorola-branded G80-3000. Construction Case Internals The switches used are text/html 2025-01-18T06:18:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:cooler_master_novatouch_tkl&rev=1737181121&do=diff Cooler Master Novatouch TKL Cooler Master Novatouch TKL [Picture of a Cooler Master Novatouch TKL with the stock caps] Switch Topre, 45g uniform weighting, MX mount Sense method Capacitive Protocol USB Keycaps Laser-engraved ABS The Cooler Master Novatouch TKL is a keyboard sold by Cooler Master that uses Topre switches. This keyboard is notable for having using Cherry MX mount, compatible with modern custom keycap sets. The keyboard was released in late 2014 text/html 2024-10-22T08:49:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:datacomp_dfk192&rev=1729586993&do=diff Datacomp DFK192 The name of the keyboard DFK192 pretty picture goes here Switch Alps SKCM White Sense method Metal contact Protocol AT / XT (88 / 286 / 30) Keycaps Dye-Sub A mechanical, full-size keyboard with Alps switches, produced in at least a Danish ISO variant. With a protocol switch with options 88, 286 and 30. text/html 2026-04-06T01:59:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:datacomp_dfk777&rev=1775440784&do=diff Datacomp DFK-777 Datacomp DFK-777 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. text/html 2026-04-06T02:49:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:epson_q103a&rev=1775443781&do=diff Epson Q103a Epson Q103a Switch Alps SKCL Cream Alps SKCL Green Sense method Metal contact Protocol AT Keycaps Double-Shot ABS, Pad Printed Description The Epson Q103a was the keyboard made for the Epson Equity III computer system 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. text/html 2026-04-07T02:37:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:focus_fk-727&rev=1775529474&do=diff Focus FK-727 Focus FK-727 Switch Alps SKCM Blue Omron B3G-S Cyan Sense method Metal contact Protocol AT / XT Keycaps Pad Printed The Omron version is missing photos; please provide them if you can! Description The Focus FK-727 was one of Focus's first keyboards and was likely their first AT layout keyboard. text/html 2023-12-28T17:04:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:focus_fk-2001&rev=1703783047&do=diff Focus FK-2001 Focus FK-2001 Manufacturer Focus Electronic Switch Alps SKCM Blue Alps SKCM White Hua-Jie AK Futaba MA Protocol AT / XT Keycaps Doubleshot ABS Lasered ABS Pad printed ABS The Focus FK-2001 is a consumer AT/XT keyboard that was manufactured by Focus Electronic.. Its ISO equivalent was the Focus FK-2002. Description text/html 2024-03-31T14:47:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:hhkb_professional_series_keyboards&rev=1711896461&do=diff HHKB Professional Series keyboards HHKB Professional Series [pretty picture of an HHKB Pro 2] Switch Topre, 45g uniform weighting Protocol USB Keycaps Dye-sublimated PBT The HHKB Professional is a series of compact keyboards using Topre electrostatic capacitive switches produced by PFU since December 2003, with the layout designed by Japanese computer scientist Eiiti Wada optimized for use with UNIX systems. text/html 2024-04-05T16:34:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:hhkb_studio&rev=1712334848&do=diff HHKB Studio HHKB Studio [pretty picture of an HHKB Studio] Switch HHKB Original 45g silent linear switch, Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown Protocol USB Keycaps Dye-sublimated PBT The HHKB Studio was introduced by PFU America in October 2023 as an all-in-one keyboard, featuring Gesture Pads and a pointing stick with accompanying mouse buttons. This HHKB uses MX-style switches. text/html 2024-03-02T19:54:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:ibm_5253_5254&rev=1709409243&do=diff Beamspring keyboard with similar layout to Displaywriter, but with different keycaps and different PCB (unlike 5251 beamspring or displaywriter PCB) text/html 2024-02-15T05:56:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:ibm_lpfk_48g9995&rev=1707976614&do=diff IBM Lighted Program Function Keyboard 48G9995 IBM LPFK 48G9995 Manufacturer IBM Switch Alps SKCL Yellow Sense method Metal contact Protocol Unknown Keycaps Doubleshot ABS Description The IBM Lighted Program Function Keyboard (Model 48G9995) is a keypad specifically designed and made for the MICRO CADAM computer program. It was manufactured for IBM Japan and was primarily sold in Japan. The earliest known appearance is 1996. text/html 2025-01-18T06:17:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:moergo_glove80&rev=1737181075&do=diff MoErgo Glove80 MoErgo Glove80 Switch Kailh Choc v1 Sense method Metal contact Protocol USB-C, BLE Keycaps POM, low-profile The MoErgo Glove80 is a wireless split ergonomic keyboard. Description The MoErgo Glove80 is comprised of 2 halves. Each half features a column-staggered keywell with 34 keys and a thumb cluster with 6 keys for a total of 40 keys per side and 80 keys total. The layout of the keywell can be described as a text/html 2024-02-02T19:06:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:nabu_kbd-2&rev=1706900773&do=diff Nabu KBD-2 Nabu KBD-2 Switch Alps SKCC Cream Sense method Contact Protocol Serial (RS422) Keycaps Doubleshot ABS The Nabu KBD-2 keyboard was bundled with the Nabu Personal Computer System; a personal home computer system that was capable of downloading software and information content over cable TV. text/html 2023-12-28T17:05:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:northgate_omnikey_102&rev=1703783157&do=diff Northgate Omnikey 102 Northgate Omnikey 102 [a pretty picture] Manufacturer Northgate Computer Systems Switch Alps SKCM Blue Alps SKCM White Protocol XT AT PS/2 Construction Case Switches Keycaps Generations Configurability ---------- Gallery [Array][Array][Array][Array] wip keyboard:sense-contact keyboard:oem-northgate keyboard:protocol-xt keyboard:protocol-at keyboard:protocol-ps2 text/html 2024-04-12T16:57:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:ortek_mck-101&rev=1712941049&do=diff Ortek MCK-101 This page is a work in progress! If you have any pictures or documentation for the Ortek MCK-101, notably the flat case variants, please upload them! Ortek MCK-101 [a photo of an ortek board] Switch Alps SKCM Blue Alps SKCM White Alps Clones Sense method Metal contact Protocol AT / XT (switchable) text/html 2023-12-19T14:28:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:pericom_m_series&rev=1702996082&do=diff Pericom M Series keyboards Pericom M Series [a Pericom MX7100] Switch ITW Magnetic Valve low-profile Sense method Magnetic induction Protocol Serial (1200 baud) Keycaps Dye-sub PBT The Pericom M series of keyboards were bundled with a number of different Pericom graphics workstations in the late 1980s. The example in the infobox, an MX7100, was manufactured in 1988. text/html 2026-04-06T02:57:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:start&rev=1775444272&do=diff Keyboards By Manufacturer | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | By Sense Method | | | | By Protocol | | | | | By Physical Layout | | | | Add a new page to this category: How to get my new page to show up here? text/html 2024-10-02T08:15:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:televideo_995-65&rev=1727856915&do=diff Televideo 995-65 keyboards Televideo 995-65 keyboards [A DEC style variant of a Televideo 995-65 keyboard] Switch Hi-Tek Series 725 Sense method Metal contact Protocol Proprietary, Mini-DIN-6 connector Keycaps Dye-sub PBT The Televideo 995-65 is a computer terminal released in 1994 that used various “personalities text/html 2024-02-15T05:56:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:topre_ye0100&rev=1707976582&do=diff Topre YE0100 Topre YE0100 placeholder text Manufacturer Topre Switch Topre 45g Uniform Sense method Capacitive Protocol USB Keycaps PBT Description The Topre YE0100 (also known as Topre Function Keyboard or Topre MICRO CADAM) is a keypad specifically designed for the Micro CADAM Helix computer program. It was first introduced in 2018 and is still being sold in Japan. text/html 2023-12-28T19:47:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:wang_725-7231-us&rev=1703792857&do=diff Wang 725-7231-US ---------- Wang 725-7231-US [Wang 725-7231-US] Manufacturer Wang Switch Alps SKCM Black (Bamboo) Keycaps PBT Dyesub Protocol DB-9 Unknown Protocol Years of Production Unknown - 1997 The Wang 725-7231-US is a modified version of the Wang 725-3770 keyboard. It was likely part of the United States National Security Agency (NSA) text/html 2023-12-15T18:47:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=keyboard:xerox_928-900451&rev=1702666048&do=diff Xerox 928-900451 Xerox 928-900451 Switch Maxi Switch Vintage Linear Protocol Proprietary Description The Xerox 928-900451 is a keyboard that was used with the Xerox II line of computers and manufactured by Xerox. The PCB bears Maxi Switch Co. markings, and uses a 25-pin proprietary cable to connect to the computer. The keyboard has only been documented to have Maxi Switch Vintage Linear keyswitches, with a dummy switch used to stabilize the