ORANGE ALPS SKCM KEYSWITCHES FORCOMPUTER KEYBOARDSLOT-OF-FIVE SWITCHES: $12.60 + $4.60 U.S. SHIPPING These ORANGEALPS KEYSWITCHES are MODERATELYTACTILE, MODERATE CLICKY, and MODERATE LINEAR. Theyareused,but in excellent condition. They can be installed in anykeyboardthat uses ALPS keyswitches. They are GENUINE ALPS, AppleExtendedwith the word "Alps" written on the bottom panel.They were manufactured from 1987 to 1991.
The Orange Alps keyswitches were used on the followingkeyboards:Apple Extended MO115, Apple StandardMO116,MO118,Late Apple IIc,and Wang 725-3770.
Every keyswitch has been tested with an ohmmeter, andis confirmed working. Every switch has been lightlylubricated with MAX-PRO, an electronics lubricant thatis specialized for switches. These ORANGE ALPS keyswitcheswere collected from an Apple MO115.
ALPS VARIETY KEYSWITCHES!(This is to refer you to a different ad.)21 Various Keyswitches: 20 Varied Colors,with Many Varied Characteristics!$29.00 plus $4.80 shipping cost(A) CLICKINESS (sounds of the keypresses)(B) TACTILITY (touch/feelings, felt in fingers)(C) LINEARITY (smoothness of touch; quiet lack of sounds)TWO "BLUE ALPS" SWITCHES included; best switch worldwide!To see this OTHER AD, search for "Alps Variety Keyswitches"THESE PAPER SHEETS ARE INCLUDED WITHTHESE PURCHASED ORANGE KEYSWITCHES(1) a two-sided sheet with instructions on how todesolder and remove old switches, and how toinstall these replacement switches. The writteninstructions are supplemented by six closeupphotos.(2) A two-sided summary abstract of my in-personlive presentation, MECHANICAL KEYSWITCHES,for the 33rd Apple II KansasFest conference thatwas held at Kansas City MO, July 19-24, 2022. Youcan see my 30 minute presentation on YouTube at:YOUTUBE / KANSASFEST 2022 / SATURDAY(3) a one-page summary of my planned magazinearticle, IMPROVE YOUR TYPING BY CUSTOMIZINGYOUR ALPS KEYBOARD. This will be submitted forpublication in the Apple II computer magazine,Juiced GS, Autumn 2023.
Stephen Buggie, Ph.D.Professor Emeritus of PsychologyUniv. of New Mexico, Gallup
