Robotron K7673
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The K7673 is a keyboard produced by Robotron in Auerbach, in the then still existing GDR (East Germany). The layout is non-standard. It is designed for at least the Robotron CM1910 computers. However, it does not connect to a PC.
Introduction[edit | edit source]
As a coincidence, the town where the Robotron keyboards were produced is Auerbach in Saxony, while the western German manufacturer Cherry has its production site in Auerbach, Oberpfalz.
How to disassemble[edit | edit source]
Loosen all screws at the backside of the keyboard. Then open one clip after the other, and the keyboard pops open.
Cover up[edit | edit source]
Inside is a time stamp saying that this keyboard was manufactured on Monday, September 25, 1989, only 45 days before the fall of the wall. Little more than a year later, the GDR was history. This explains why this keyboard is unused.
Under the PCB is a foam rubber mat.
The switch[edit | edit source]
Typing feeling is not bad. It is kind of linear with a little tactility towards the end of the key travel. Given it is a membrane keyboard, actuation might be at the end as well; however, pulling a keycap and disassembling the switch reveals that the technology is more complicated than the typing feeling suggests:
External links[edit | edit source]
- Robotron Technik — Robotron Technik tastaturen More information about Robotron keyboards (in german).
