Basis 108

Basis 108 keyboard

Model no.	Basis 108
Branding	Basis
Manufacturer	Cherry
Layouts	Basis 108–specific
Keyswitches	Cherry M8
Keycaps	Double-shot spherical
Interface	Proprietary
Rollover	NKRO

This is the Basis 108 complete with keyboard consisting of Cherry M8 key switches. The Basis 108 was an Apple II clone computer from West Germany; it ran CP/M, and had both a 6502 CPU (for Apple software) and a Z80 CPU (for CP/M). It is a beast of a machine with solid cast aluminum case.

The keyboard is Cherry article number U01-0114, with uncovered Cherry M8 low profile switches. The keyboard has three varieties of uncovered M8 switch: typical, used for 1 unit keys; black SPST-only, used for the non-stabilised wider keys; and an LED switch for Caps Lock (with circular LED recess and shell clearance). Each switch has a diode, to provide N-key rollover.

Gallery

Keyboard

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  Keyboard
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  Bottom label
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  Key caps removed
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  Keyboard bottom
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  Double shot key caps
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  Keyboard controller
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  Cherry M8 Key switch with LED
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  Cherry M8 white key switch
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  Cherry M8 black key switch
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  Front Cherry label
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  Front keyboard PCB
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  Rear keyboard PCB
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  Rear markings
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  Additional markings

Full computer

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  Full computer
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  Computer profile
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  Keyboard logo