ALPS SKCM CREAM KEYSWITCHESLOT-OF-10, WORKINGLOT-OF-TEN SWITCHES: $8.75 + $4.75 U.S. SHIPPING
These ALPS SKCM CREAM KEYSWITCHES areHIGHLYTACTILE(noticeable finger response), HIGHLYCLICKY(audible sound), andLOW LINEARITY (smoothness). Theyareused,but inexcellent condition.They can be installed in anykeyboardthat uses ALPSkeyswitches. These are GENUINE ALPS,with the word"ALPS" written on the top panel. ALPSSKCM CREAMkeyswitches were used on severalkeyboards:NExT, HPC1414A, CANON typewriters,Mac M3501,and several others.
This is Alps # 13 in my outline of24 Alps keyswitches and clones.
NOTE:My information-source stated that these ALPS keyswitches areUNDAMPED, meaning that thetwo tiny rubber bumpers used in damped keyswitches at thebottom of the plunger are absent; this undamped arrangementgenerates the "clicky" sound when the keyswitch is depressed.As with all ALPS keyswitches, the case is NOT sealed shut,so a curious user can open the case to inspect the movingparts that are housed inside. This ALPS keyswitch is classifiedas "COMPLICATED," meaning that there are more internalparts than other keyswitches labeled as "SIMPLIFIED." However,two earlier buyers wrote to me that these keyswitches are actuallyDAMPED.Try them yourself, then decide !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 SKCM CREAM ALPSkeyswitcheswere collected from NExT or M3501 keyboards.
ALPS VARIETY KEYSWITCHES!(This is to refer you to a different ad.)23 various keyswitches: Many varied colors,with many varied characteristics!$29.00 plus $4.50 shipping cost(A) CLICKINESS (sounds of the keypresses)(B) TACTILITY (touch/feelings, felt in fingers)(C) LINEARITY (operational smoothness)TWO "BLUE ALPS" SWITCHES included; best switch worldwide!To see this OTHER AD, search for "Alps Variety Keyswitches"THESE PAPER SHEETS ARE INCLUDEDWITHTHESE PURCHASED ALPS SKCMCREAM 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, CUSTOMIZINGYOUR ALPS KEYBOARD.This will be submitted forpublication in the Apple IIcomputer magazine,Juiced GS, Autumn 2024.
$9.50 plus $4.75 shippingfor lot-of-10 keyswitches
Stephen Buggie, Ph.D.Professor Emeritus of PsychologyUniv. of New Mexico, Gallup
