Editing Zenith ZKB-2 (section)

==Description==
The '''Zenith ZKB-2''' is an XT/AT compatible keyboard sold by [[Zenith Data Systems]] using linear variants of the [[Alps SKCL/SKCM series]] plate mounted switches or [[Mitsumi miniature mechanical]] switches. 

====Keystroke Buzzer====
The ZKB-2 has a piezo keystroke [[buzzer]] which emits a short beep/chirp with every keystroke. This feature can be toggled on or off by pressing '''Alt + ~''' (tilde).

===Switches===
Linear variants of the [[Alps SKCL/SKCM series]] are used in the ZKB-2. [[Alps SKCL Green]] or [[Alps SKCL Yellow]] switches are used for all keys except the space bar which uses the stiffer Alps SKCL Grey linear switch. Also a version with [[Mitsumi miniature mechanical]] switches exists.<ref>Keyboard with manufacture date April 1989: https://www.ebay.com/itm/123671650959/</ref>

===Layout===
The layout is based on the standard 101 key ANSI layout with a few variances. The "Enter" key resembles a square "J" occupying the normal enter position and 1u directly above. The "]}" key is elongated to 1.5u and the "\|" key is relocated as a 1u key to the right of a shortened 1.75u right shift. The Ctrl and Alt keys are 1.75u. The altered keys are highlighted below.
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