WHITE ALPS SKCMKEYSWITCHES FORCOMPUTER KEYBOARDSLOT-OF-FIVE SWITCHES: $9,50 + $4.10 U.S. SHIPPING
These SKCMWHITEALPS KEYSWITCHES are HIGHLYCLICKY, HIGHLY TACTILE, and LOWLY LINEAR. Theyareused,but in excellent condition. They can be installed in anykeyboardthat uses ALPS keyswitches. They are GENUINEALPS, withthe word "Alps" written on the top panel andalso the ALPS oval symbol on the bottom panel. They are"complicated," meaning that they have a high number ofinternal parts. They were created as a direct successor tothe legendary BLUE ALPS, which was discontinued in the sameyear that the White Alps was introduced. The oval Alps symbolis on the bottom surface, and the all-capitals ALPS word ison its top surface.
On my three-page review paper (ALPS KEYSWITCHES:VARIETY! ), these switches are # 15.
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 WHITE ALPS keyswitcheswere collected from an Apple Macintosh AEK-II keyboard.
ALPS VARIETY KEYSWITCHES!(This is to refer you to a different ad.)22 Various Keyswitches: 20 Varied Colors,with Many Varied Characteristics!$29.00 plus 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 WHITE 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 2022.
Stephen Buggie, Ph.D.Professor Emeritus of PsychologyUniv. of New Mexico, Gallup
