Hi,
I recently purchased an old keyboard looking to reuse
the parts for another project. I did a little
research into exactly what I bought since no one
seemed to know. It turns out it is a keyboard for an
old IBM 5251 terminal from approximately 1977. Here
are some photos:
http://www.eldocountry.com/Computer/5251.jpg
http://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-10878_11-3370-4.html
Now, I don't really care too much about IBM mainframe
terminals or whatever this thing is but as I *do* care
about vintage computers. I know how hard it can be to
get parts sometimes so before I tear this keyboard up
and recycle it into something else, is anyone looking
for one of these keyboards? Are they common? Are
they rare? It is IBM part 7361073.
All I want it for is the case, the mechanical switch
keyboard, and the cabling. I was planning on tossing
the small controller inside into the trash but I
thought I would ask the CCTALK list to see if anyone
cares before I rip this keyboard up for my latest
project.
Anyone? Please speak up now if you are interested.
Thanks!
Andrew Lynch