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NCR reed keyboard

The pictures below show an unidentified NCR keyboard built using reed switches. NCR is assumed for two reasons: this is a candidate for the origin of NCR’s custom keycap mount, and the part number 189-1003212 being in the same format as other NCR keyboards. The PCB label also bears the number “M01-5-399” and what seems to read “T/N1167”. There is no manufacturer identification present and the corresponding NCR unit has not been identified.

The pictures have been archived from now-deleted eBay listing 153708524442 “Vintage keyboard, 68 key, 'Magnetic Reed switch'” from seller dunamys.

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Overview
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Top detail
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Keycap detail, left side
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Keycap detail, centre
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Top label
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PCB
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PCB label
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Switch released
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Switch pressed