"TAIWAN WHITE" KEYSWITCHES FOR APPLE IIGS ALPS-STYLECOMPUTER KEYBOARDLOT-OF-FIVE SWITCHES: $11.60 + $5.75 U.S. SHIPPING
This type of switch is # 18 in my outlineof 24 variations of ALPS switches and clones.
These TAIWAN KEYSWITCHES are LOW CLICKY, MODERATELY TACTILE,and HIGHLY LINEAR. They are used, but in excellent condition. Theycan be installed in any keyboard that uses ALPS switches. These aregenuine TAIWAN WHITE switches, and are standard for the Apple IIgskeyboards, model # 0330, made in Taiwan by Forward Electronics Co.,with the full approval of Apple. If your IIgs keyboard was madein TAIWAN, and if your keycaps have BLACK plastic bottom, thenthis is the switch you need! The keyswitches made in Japan vs. thosemade in Taiwan have slightly different height, so it is important to getswitches that match others that are already mounted on your keyboard.There is also a GREEN version of this identical Taiwan keyswitch,which I will sell as a same-price option in this ad.The "push-on, push-off"specialized switch for the "caps-lock" israre, and it counts as TWOswitches. This key switch is often out-of-stock,so ask in advance beforeincluding "push-on, push-off"in your purchase. This applies equallyto all ALPS keyswitchcategories, includingTAIWAN-WHITE or TAIWAN-GREEN.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. (Max-Pro also works greaton audio amplifier switches, and on car switches, too! )These TAIWAN WHITE keyswitches were collectedfrom an Apple IIgs # 0330 keyboard, madein Taiwan.In my three-page handout on the 24 variations ofALPS keyswitches, this TAIWAN-WHITE switch is# 18. The similar switch, TAIWAN-GREEN, is # 17on that paper handout. Both versions of the Taiwankeyswitches were made in Taiwan by Forward ElectronicsCo., and these Taiwan products are fully approved byby Apple Computer Co.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 $5.75 shipping costEach type of switch is rated on these three traits:(A) CLICKINESS (sounds of the keypresses)(B) TACTILITY (touch/feelings, felt in fingers)(C) LINEARITY (smoothness of touch; quiet lack of sounds)To see this OTHER AD, search for "Alps Variety Keyswitches"THESE PAPER SHEETS ARE INCLUDED WITHTHESE PURCHASED TAIWAN-WHITEAPPLE IIgs KEYSWITCHES
(1) the three-page descriptive summary of the 24variations of ALPS keyboard switches.(2) 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.(3) 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
LOT-OF-FIVE SWITCHES: $11.60 + $5.75 U.S. SHIPPING
Stephen Buggie, Ph.D.Professor Emeritus of PsychologyUniv. of New Mexico, Gallup
