AMPEX

Overview

This keyboard is the only known grey RT-102 keyboard. This keyboard was made fr AMPEX terminal systems and has the ability to work across many different AMPEX teminals.

Summary

The keyboard’s layout is unique to this keyboard:

Switches
Keycaps
Upper Case
Mounting Plate
PCB
Back Plate
Cable

Switches

Keycaps

The keycaps are made out of PBT with dye-sublimated legends. This keyboard uses a special colourway that is similar to Olivetti.

Upper Case

The upper case is made out of a single piece of beige ABS plastic. The plastic is textured due to the molding process that is used to create the upper case. The case is a grey color similar to Industrial Model M keyboards.

Lower Case

The lower case is molded from the same ABS plastic as the upper case. A set of slots are located in the lower case that joins the two halves together. The feet that are integrated into the lower case are flush with the lower case when retracted.

Switch Plate

The switch plate is made out of stamped steel. The plate is bent on either so that it can be mounted to the lower case. The plate is painted with a thin layer of black paint. The paint is then protected by a thin layer of oil to prevent rust.

PCB

The PCB is a double-sided PCB with all traces on the backside of the PCB. The keyboard uses a switch that selects which type of terminal that the keyboard will connect to.