Editing Acorn BBC Microcomputer (section)

===Type 1===
This is the original and most common keyboard type, with an aluminium plate and [[Futaba MR-6C series]] switches. This appears to have been manufactured from the 1981 to 1984. The OEM was [[Wong's]]. The keycaps were manufactured by [[Comptec]]; this is not only evident from the design, but [[Signature Plastics]] have confirmed that Wong's was a major customer.<ref name="SP" /> "Keytop set 'Comtec'" {{sq|sic}} (£20.83) and "Spacebar (Comtec)" (£0.66) are listed in a catalogue, but the specific keyboard for which it was intended is not given.<ref name="MDFS" />

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File:BBC Micro keyboard.jpg                                | Issue 4 model B with Type 1 keyboard
File:BBC Micro spherical double-shots.jpg                  | Spherical keycaps from a Type 1 keyboard
File:BBC Micro Type 1 switches.jpg                         | Type 1 with its Futaba switches; you can see where the keyboard's PCB is secured to the case
File:BBC Micro Type 1 switches mounted.jpg                 | Type 1 keyboard from the side
File:BBC Micro Type 1.jpg                                  | Type 1 keyboard: the keycaps are in fact very dark brown
File:BBC Micro Type 1 -- PCB.jpg                           | PCB viewed from below
File:BBC Micro Type 1 -- Acorn branding.jpg                | Branding
File:BBC Micro Type 1 -- connectors.jpg                    | Speaker and data connectors
File:BBC Micro Type 1 -- DIP switch holes, top.jpg         | DIP switch mounting holes for start up options
File:BBC Micro Type 1 -- DIP switch holes, bottom.jpg      | DIP switch mounting pads
File:BBC Micro Type 1 -- Futaba stabiliser mount.jpg       | Futaba stabiliser mount
File:BBC Micro Type 1 -- LEDs.jpg                          | LEDs
File:BBC Micro Type 1 -- plate-mounted Futaba switches.jpg | Plate-mounted switches
File:BBC Micro Type 1 -- speaker.jpg                       | Speaker and speaker grille
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