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IBM 6580 Displaywriter Display Station Type A Keyboard Module

Part NumberPart Number The number used to describe this keyboard's specific release; usually specific for a target region, language or SKU, etc.	2682678
TypeType A designation from my own type naming scheme used to categorise this keyboard with or from others by their common features and market intent but may/may not be derived from official names.	Model B 6580 Displaywriter Type A Keyboard (630X type Model B)
OEMOEM Possible companies responsible for making this keyboard for the company marketing it.	IBM Canada
KeyswitchesKeyswitches The name of the keyswitches this keyboard uses. If the keyswitches used do not have a known name, a generic description of what they are will be provided.	IBM beam springs
Earliest AppearanceEarliest Appearance The year (and possibly the quarter or full date) that this keyboard part number was introduced, first observed, first recorded, or the first example found.	1980 Q2
Original KeycapsOriginal Keycaps The keyboard's original keycaps' material and text/symbol printing technique.	SAN with double-shot legends (w/ possible pad-printed front-printed legends)
Cover ColourCover Colour The original colour of this keyboard's cover set (outer casing). For keyboards whose cover set materials are known to yellow, this will refer to the original colour before such transformation occurs.	Pearl White
BrandingBranding The possible branding and logo styles found on this keyboard part number. This could be multiple styles at once or possible styles found over time.	None
FeetFeet The style of this keyboard's flip-out or extendable feet. If applicable, this may also state how many levels of height adjustment are available and whether the feet could be rubberised.	None
ProtocolProtocol The protocols this keyboard can use to communicate with their host systems. Typically, this is the name of some sort of serial or parallel data connection. Known scancode sets the protocol can support may also be stated in brackets.	IBM 6580-specific
ConnectionConnection The keyboard-to-host connection. This is could be a description of a cable (its colour, whether its coiled, whether its detachable, and what connector is at its end) or the name of a wireless technology.	Black straightened-style fixed DA-15 cable
Key CountKey Count The number of keys that this keyboard originally had.	84
Layout/LanguageLayout/Language The original regional/language layout this keyboard was configured as. Both the language and the standardised key layout may be listed, and in the case of both being known or defined, it will be styled as language then standard.	US English (96-character)
Accessories & Other FeaturesAccessories & Other Features Other notable features you may want to know about such as charging cables (if keyboard is wireless), fingerprint reader, card reader, solenoid, DIP switches, etc.	Internal speaker
Source(s)Source(s) Documents ("Doc"), websites and/or webpages ("Web") that were used as a source of information for this keyboard part number. Examples of this keyboard part number I own ("ASK") will also be included as sources.	Web: https://web.archive.org/web/20140704110056/https://deskthority.net/photos-f62/displaywriter-guts-t7075.html Web: https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/artifact/293934#slide=gs-293511

IBM 6580 Displaywriter Display Station Type A Keyboard Module

Part Number	2683210
Type	Model B 6580 Displaywriter Type A Keyboard (630X type Model B)
OEM	IBM Italy
Keyswitches	IBM beam springs
Earliest Appearance	1980 Q2
Original Keycaps	SAN with double-shot legends (w/ possible pad-printed front-printed legends)
Cover Colour	Pearl White
Branding	None
Feet	None
Protocol	IBM 6580-specific
Connection	Black straightened-style fixed DA-15 cable
Key Count	84
Layout/Language	German QWERTZ (96-character)
Accessories & Other Features	Internal speaker
Source(s)	Web: https://web.archive.org/web/20241206222618/https://www.ebay.de/itm/365269661714 Web: http://www.kbdbabel.org/schematic/kbdbabel_doc_ibm_displaywriter.pdf

IBM 6580 Displaywriter Display Station Type A Keyboard Module

Part Number	2683215
Type	Model B 6580 Displaywriter Type A Keyboard (630X type Model B)
OEM	IBM Italy
Keyswitches	IBM beam springs
Earliest Appearance	1980 Q2
Original Keycaps	SAN with double-shot legends (w/ possible pad-printed front-printed legends)
Cover Colour	Pearl White
Branding	None
Feet	None
Protocol	IBM 6580-specific
Connection	Black straightened-style fixed DA-15 cable
Key Count	84
Layout/Language	Belgian AZERTY (96-character)
Accessories & Other Features	Internal speaker

IBM 6580 Displaywriter Display Station Type A Keyboard Module

Part Number	2683230
Type	Model B 6580 Displaywriter Type A Keyboard (630X type Model B)
OEM	IBM Italy
Keyswitches	IBM beam springs
Earliest Appearance	1980 Q2
Original Keycaps	SAN with double-shot legends (w/ possible pad-printed front-printed legends)
Cover Colour	Pearl White
Branding	None
Feet	None
Protocol	IBM 6580-specific
Connection	Black straightened-style fixed DA-15 cable
Key Count	84
Layout/Language	UK English (96-character)
Accessories & Other Features	Internal speaker
Source(s)	Web: https://kuritakey.zone/ibm-displaywriter-6580/
CreditsCredits A reserved special acknowledgement to anyone who has helped me with research through social media, email or via the P/N submission form for this keyboard part number.	charlotte @ kuritakey.zone

IBM 6580 Displaywriter Display Station Type A Keyboard Module

Part Number	2683573
Type	Model B 6580 Displaywriter Type A Keyboard (630X type Model B)
OEM	IBM Italy
Keyswitches	IBM beam springs
Earliest Appearance	1980 Q2
Original Keycaps	SAN with double-shot legends (w/ possible pad-printed front-printed legends)
Cover Colour	Pearl White
Branding	None
Feet	None
Protocol	IBM 6580-specific
Connection	Black straightened-style fixed DA-15 cable
Key Count	84
Layout/Language	Danish (96-character)
Accessories & Other Features	Internal speaker
Source(s)	Web: https://web.archive.org/web/20180703155920/https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Displaywriter-Keyboard-beam-spring-Model-001-1982-Italy/152999067421?hash=item239f747f1d:g:Uf4AAOSwHuha4lXP Web: https://web.archive.org/web/20180704084054im_/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Uf4AAOSwHuha4lXP/s-l1600.jpg