Editing Data General 6246

{{infobox dkeyboard
| image name   = 6246A.png
| manufacturer = Data General
| switch       = [[Fujitsu Leaf Spring]] (3rd Generation) Clicky
| keycaps      = [[Double-shot moulding]]
| interface    = DB-9 male cable non-removable
}}

'''Data General 6246''' is a clicky [[Fujitsu Leaf Spring]] keyboard for the Data General 6242 terminal (possibly also known as the D210 and D210 terminals).  It has a male DB-9 connector which connects to the female end on the terminal.  The protocol between the keyboard and terminal is unknown but is partially documented in a patent.<ref name="dgpatent" />.  A pinout is available in a manual for the terminal.<ref name="dgmanual"/> The only known model is identified with '''6246A''' on the back panel of the keyboard.

==Gallery==
===6246A===
<gallery widths=250 heights=187>
File:Dgfront.jpg.jpg|Front of keyboard
File:Dgleft.jpg.jpg|Left side
File:Dgright.jpg.jpg|Right side
File:Dgback.jpg.jpg|Rear panel showing model 6246A and vintage Fujitsu 'F' logo
File:Dgleft.jpg.jpg|Left side
File:Leafspring closeup.png.jpg|Closeup of leaf springs and diodes]]
</gallery>

==References==
<references>
<ref name="dgpatent"> [http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~silencium/keyboard/html/fujitsu.html Alphanumeric keyboard having identification capability]</ref>
<ref name="dgmanual"> [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dg/terminals/014-000746_DASHER_D210_and_D211_Display_Terminals_Users_Manual_Jul83.pdf Dasher D210 and D211 Display Terminals Users Manual]</ref>
</references>

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