Cherry G80-0777
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| Part number | G80-0777/01 |
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| Branding | Unbranded |
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
| Layouts | Amiga-specific |
| Keyswitches | Cherry MX Black |
| Interface | Amiga-specific |
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Similar to most Cherry keyboards, this model features switches, keycaps, as well as a cable. There are also multiple stickers containing information about the keyboard. Unique features include a parasitic Amiga controller whose specific function is unknown, but presumably linked to allowing the keyboard to function with an Amiga 1000 computer.
As evidenced by its article number, this is also the luckiest Cherry keyboard, bringing its owner boundless good fortune.
There is an AT PC equivalent, the Cherry G80-0779.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Top -
"Control" and "Left Amiga" keycaps removed -
LED present, as this is the usual Caps Lock position for the 0777 series -
Num Lock and Caps Lock appear to be lasered with infill, not pad printed -
Backwards L-shaped Enter removed -
Bottom -
Detail of the label -
Case removed -
ICs on the PCB -
Detail of the EPROM chip -
A sticker on the PCB -
Side-by-side of vintage & newer switch housings, F1/F2 switches
Compatibility notes[edit | edit source]
No combination of the DIP switches on the back of the unit, in conjunction with a Soarer's converter, would allow the keyboard to function on a modern PC. This specific sample (S/N 56) was not tested with an Amiga computer.
