Apple Standard Keyboard, click-modded

Restored and modded Apple Standard Keyboard, with Alps SKCM Salmon switches. These have been modified (the original tactile leaves have been replaced with the click leaves from alps.tw Type OA2 clones, sourced from a Focus FK-2001), and the stabilisers have been lubed with silicone grease. The ADB protocol conversion is achieved with a Teensy 2.0 running hasu's tmk_keyboard firmware, using the original coiled ADB cable.

The exterior was retrobrited with Indola 40vol cream developer in an indoor UV-led powered retrobriting tub. The switch housings have been ultrasonically cleaned, and the plate brushed down.

Original state, this was snapped up on eBay for 15 quid

After restoration

Alps SKCM Salmon switches

Replacement click leaves and comparison (front view)

Replacement click leaves and comparison (rear view, the hammer generates the click noise)

PBT dye-sublimed keycaps

Locking caps-lock key!

Teensy ADB to USB Converter