Sony BKE-2010

Sony BKE-2010 Editing Keyboard

Part number	BKE-2010
Branding	Sony, Topre (on PCB)
Manufacturer	Topre, Sony
Layouts	72-key
Keyswitches	Topre Switches
Keycaps	PBT
Interface	Proprietary
Dimensions	~424 × 65 × 258 mm (16 ¾ × 2 ⅝ × 10 ¼ inches)<ref name="dim" />
Weight	~2.3 Kg (5 Ib 1 oz)<ref name="dim" />

Introduction

The Sony BKE-2010 Editing Keyboard is a special purpose keyboard used on the Sony BVE-2000 linear edit system, and possibly others. It is one of the only known Topre keyboards that does not use capacitive switches, instead adopting a conductive membrane setup, much like the one seen on the Sony BKE-2011.

Description

The BKE-2010's case is completely plastic, unlike the Sony BKE-9400A (all metal) and Sony BKE-2011 (metal bottom only). The keycaps are PBT, and compatible with a standard capacitive Topre keyboard. There is a rubberised section surrounding the jog/shuttle dial. The keyboard interfaces via a 15-pin proprietary connector on the back. Interestingly, the rubber domes on the BKE-2010 do not have carbon-contact pads like the BKE-2011. This suggests that the carbon contact pads on the Sony BKE-2011 are unnecessary, as previously assumed.

Gallery

• Sony BKE-2010
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  Top view
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  Bottom view
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  PCB front view
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  PCB front, LEDs
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  PCB front, diodes
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  PCB back view
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  PCB back, label and silkscreen branding
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  Side view of switches
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  Membrane, contact side
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  Membrane, more contacts
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  Closeup of contacts
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  A view at the domes
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  Domes under the plate
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  Closeup of domes
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  A single dome in the flesh

References

<references> <ref name="dim">Sony Corporation — Editing Control Unit Sony BVE-2000</ref> </references>