Editing Volker-Craig VC404

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{{infobox dkeyboard
| image name   = VC404 KB-4412 Keyboard VC404 Terminal.jpg
| model        = VC404
| branding     = [[Volker-Craig]] 
| manufacturer = [[Volker-Craig]]
| features     =
| switch       = [[Datanetics DC-51-01]]+[[Datanetics DC-51-03|DC-51-03]]<br>[[MEI T-5 series]]<ref name="HaaTa">Flickr — [http://www.flickr.com/photos/triplehaata/sets/72157635937445325/ Volker-Craig KB-4412]</ref>
| layouts      = VC404-specific
| interface     = proprietary
}}

'''Volker-Craig VC404''' is a computer terminal. The keyboard unit is model '''KB-4412'''; the single PCB is drilled or pressed for either [[Datanetics DC-50 series]] or [[MEI T-5 series]] switches<ref>Deskthority — [https://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/kb-4412-what-is-it-t708.html KB-4412 - What is it?]</ref>, and either "DA" or "MEI" is marked accordingly at the bottom left by an additional drilled or pressed hole against the relevant legend. Both these switch series are [[PCB mount]], and so neither version has a mounting plate.

The caps lock key uses a latching switch, and disused keys are blocked from being pressed. The Break and Rub Out keycaps in both versions are too small, leaving a gap between keys where the PCB is visible.

==Gallery==
===Datanetics switch version===
<gallery widths=250 heights=167>
File:VC404 KB-4412 Keyboard top.jpg                         | Keyboard top
File:VC404 KB-4412 Keyboard Datanetics key switches.jpg     | Datanetics key switches
File:VC404 KB-4412 Keyboard Identification on PCB.jpg       | Circuit board identification; here "DA" (Datanetics) is selected
File:VC404 KB-4412 Keyboard PCB Components 1.jpg            | Keyboard controller (dated 1979)
File:VC404 KB-4412 Keyboard PCB Components 2.jpg            | Integrated circuits (also dated 1979)
File:VC404 KB-4412 Keyboard Space Bar internals.jpg         | Space bar internals
File:VC404 KB-4412 Keyboard key caps.jpg                    | Double shot key caps
File:VC404 KB-4412 Keyboard Case Externals.jpg              | Case exterior
File:VC404 KB-4412 Keyboard Case Internals.jpg              | Case interior
File:VC404 KB-4412 Keyboard solid key rubber stopper.jpg    | Solid key rubber stop
File:VC404 KB-4412 Keyboard locking key from behind.jpg     | Locking key from rear
File:VC404 KB-4412 Keyboard locking key unlocked.jpg        | Locking key unlocked
File:VC404 KB-4412 Keyboard locking key locked in place.jpg | Locking key locked
File:VC404 KB-4412 Keyboard gap.jpg                         | Keyboard gap
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Terminals]]
[[Category:Volker-Craig keyboards]]
[[Category:Keyboards with Datanetics switches]]
[[Category:Keyboards with MEI switches]]
[[Category:Vintage keyboards]]
[[Category:List of all keyboards]]