Editing Project:Acknowledgements

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The following are acknowledgements to people outside of the Deskthority and Geekhack communities who have provided valuable assistance to the Deskthority wiki.

;Ai Shimizu at [http://www.eleport.co.jp/ Eleport]
:{{ack|ph=1}} For photos of [[Alps SKCC Green|SKCCBK]] switches including the original Alps box
;Alan Griffin
:{{ack|go=1}} For some spare [[Futaba simplified linear]] and [[SMK vintage linear]] switches
;alps.tw
:{{ack|ph=1}} For his extensive and tireless photographic documentation of keyboards and switches, and his permission to use his images on the wiki
;Andrew Gong at [[SIIG]]
:{{ack|kn=1}} For patience in assisting with research into the [[SIIG MiniTouch]] family
;Andy Liu at [[Xiang Min]]
:{{ack|go=1}} For providing switch samples in nice little bags labelled with the part numbers
;Anton Gabrijel at [[Tipro]]
:{{ack|go=1}} For some rare Tipro switches
;Channing at [[Hua-Jie]]
:{{ack|kn=1|go=1}} For switch samples and assistance with research into Himake and Hua-Jie
;[http://www.z80ne.com/ Davide Bucci]
:{{ack|ph=1}} For photos of the [[Olivetti M20]] keyboard ([[Olivetti snap action]])
;[http://www.clickykeyboards.com/ ClickyKeyboards]
:{{ack|ph=1}} For permission to use their photographs on the wiki
;Ed Ferraton at [[Cherry|ZF Electronic Systems (US)]]
:{{ack|kn=1|ph=1}} For assistance with research into old Cherry switches, including catalogue and datasheet scans, and discovery of the spec sheet for the heretofore unknown [[Cherry M11]]
;Eddie Lee at [[Monterey|Monterey Europe]]
:{{ack|kn=1}} For revealing [[Hua-Jie]] as their source of Alps clones (thus helping to complete a huge piece of the [[Alps clone]] puzzle), and confirming [[SMK]] as the manufacturer of [[SMK Alps mount|Monterey]] switches (Jubbie from Monterey also confirmed this), putting a long mystery to rest; also, helpful information about the [[Monterey K110]] and the ultra-rare [[Monterey K110P]]
;Felly Du at [[Tai-Hao]]
:{{ack|kn=1|go=1|ph=1}} For patience in assisting with research, and for a great sample pack (which was rewarded by a group buy!); also, more recently, a selection of [[Tai-Hao TH-5539]] series photos
;[http://gurudumps.blogspot.com.au Guru]
:{{ack|ph=1}} For photographs of the [[FANUC System P Model G]] keyboard and additional keyboards
;Hank Fu at [[Chicony]]
:{{ack|kn=1}} For patience in assisting with research into the [[Chicony KB-5181]] and confirming SMK as the manufacturer of [[SMK Alps mount|Monterey]] switches
;[http://www.retrotechnology.com/ Herb Johnson]
:{{ack|ph=1}} For photographs of the [[Apple Desktop Bus Keyboard]]
;Hyperactivebadger
:{{ack|ph=1}} For providing a series of photos of the [[Focus FK-9000]]
;Ian Mapleson of [http://www.sgidepot.co.uk/ Ian's SGI Depot]
:{{ack|ph=1}} For providing photographs of [[SGI Bigfoot series]] keyboards
;Jeff Chou at [[Hua-Jie]]
:{{ack|kn=1}} For additional assistance with research into Hua-Jie switches
;Joy at [[Xiang Min]]
:{{ack|kn=1}} For patience in assisting with research into Xiang Min and [[Xiang Min KSB series|KSB]] ("XM") switches
;Jürgen Karcher at [[Printec-DS]]
:{{ack|kn=1}} For the [[Printec-DS Sicotast S7]] datasheet
;Ken Buchholz of [http://www.apple2online.com/ Apple2Online.com]
:{{ack|ph=1}} For permission to use Apple2Online photos and for additional photographs taken specifically for Deskthority
;[http://www.maraindustrial.com/ Mara Industrial Supply]
:{{ack|ph=1}} For permission to reproduce their [[Datalux SpaceSaver]] photographs
;[http://www.wareham-engineering.com/ Martin Wareham]
:{{ack|ph=1}} For high-resolution [[MEI Sabrecoil]] photographs
;Max Doll and [https://www.computerbase.de/ ComputerBase]
:{{ack|ph=1}} For high quality photos of a 18 different entry-level keyboards including disassembly shots
;Melissa Petersen from [[Signature Plastics]]
:{{ack|kn=1}} For useful information about Comptec products and history
;[http://www.microbeetechnology.com.au/ Microbee Technology]
:{{ack|ph=1}} For permission to reproduce their [[Jelco JKS-91]] photographs
;Meryl Miller (former engineering manager at [[Datanetics]])
:{{ack|kn=1|ph=1|go=1}} For photos, documentation and information about Datanetics switches, and a selection of ITT/Datanetics and MEI switches, along with the original copies of the Datanetics brochures shown on the wiki
;[http://www7.ocn.ne.jp/~hisao/mousefan.htm MouseFan]
:{{ack|kn=1|ph=1}} For permitting Deskthority to use his photographs, and for opening up a protected part of his website to allow us access to fascinating Alps knowledge
;Nick Hoskings at [[Devlin]]
:{{ack|kn=1|go=1}} For information, and for a free pack of [[Alphameric foam and foil]] switches and keycaps, and a bag of [[Mitsumi miniature mechanical]] switches
;Olaf Fischer at [[Marquardt]]
:{{ack|kn=1|go=1}} For documentation on [[Marquardt Series 6180]] and [[Marquardt Series 6184|6184]], as well as two series 6184 sample switches
;[http://www.recycledgoods.com/ RecycledGoods.com]
:{{ack|ph=1}} For permitting their keyboard photographs to be used on Deskthority
;[http://www.firstpr.com.au/ Robin Whittle]
:{{ack|ph=1}} For permission to use his photos of the [[Alps integrated dome]] switch
;[http://sandy55.fc2web.com/ Sandy]
:{{ack|kn=1|ph=1}} For providing additional photographs (larger versions of what's on his website and additional illustration), much valuable information, and proofreading and critique of wiki content
;[http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~silencium/ SPARC]
:{{ack|ph=1|kn=1}} For providing extensive photography of the [[DSI Modular Pro]] including additional images specifically for our use, plus a full set of photos of the [[Dell SK-D100M]]
;Tammy Hanson at [http://www.applerescueofdenver.com/ Apple Rescue of Denver]
:{{ack|ph=1}} For photos of the [[Apple II]] RFI-compliant keyboard
;Tanja Pilzecker at [[RAFI]]
:{{ack|kn=1|go=1}} For arranging a full set of RAFI sample switches, plus old catalogue data
;Tom Hunter
:{{ack|ph=1}} For photos of a ca. 1981 [[Cherry gold crosspoint]] switch
;[http://www.flickr.com/photos/349667-ta497636/ Wang Yueh-Lin, Simon]
:{{ack|ph=1}} For permitting Deskthority to use his photographs, and additional information about the mysterious [[Hua-Jie AKF Cherry MX mount]] switches

==Samples and goody bags==
The following sets of switches have been provided by various manufacturers and individuals free of charge; these have all been used to help expand the wiki. This list is not exhaustive, as pictures do not exist of all such sets.

===Devlin===
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File:Devlin goodie bag 1 (b).jpg                   | Devlin goody bag 1: [[Alphameric foam and foil]]
File:Devlin goodie bag 1 (a).jpg                   | Devlin goody bag 1
File:Devlin goodie bag 2.jpg                       | Devlin goody bag 2: [[Mitsumi miniature mechanical]]
</gallery>

===Hua-Jie===
<gallery widths=250 heights=187>
File:Hua-Jie AK-CN2 (2) and DN2 (2) -- samples.jpg | Hua-Jie samples: [[Hua-Jie AK-CN2 (2)|AK-CN2 (2)]] and [[Hua-Jie AK-DN2 (2)|AK-DN2 (2)]]
</gallery>

===Meryl Miller===
<gallery widths=250 heights=187>
File:Meryl Miller goody box contents 2.jpg         | Goody box, detail
</gallery>

===RAFI===
<gallery widths=250 heights=187>
File:RAFI full-travel switches.jpg                 | Small assortment of switches (2016-06-16)
File:RAFI samples 1 of 2.jpg                       | Sample pack part 1 (2016-08-01)
File:RAFI samples 2 of 2 (1).jpg                   | Sample pack part 2 (2016-08-30)
File:RAFI samples 2 of 2 (2).jpg                   | Sample pack part 2
File:RAFI samples 2 of 2 (3).jpg                   | Sample pack part 2
</gallery>

===Tipro===
<gallery widths=250 heights=187>
File:Tipro goodies.jpg                             | [[Tipro SMK-style]] (2) and [[Tipro MX-style]] switches (November 2017)
</gallery>

===Xiang Min===
<gallery widths=250 heights=187>
File:Xiang Min KSB and KSBF -- samples.jpg         | [[Xiang Min KSB series]] and [[Xiang Min KSBF series|KSBF series]] samples (2012 production, received in 2013)
</gallery>