Keyboard Part Number List

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Unicomp On-The-Ball Plus

Part NumberPart Number
The number used to describe this keyboard's specific release; usually specific for a target region, language or SKU, etc.
KB-102TPTB-UK
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 M5-2/M13 Hybrid Keyboard
OEMOEM
Possible companies responsible for making this keyboard for the company marketing it.
Unicomp
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 Quiet Touch rubber domes
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.
1998
Original KeycapsOriginal Keycaps
The keyboard's original keycaps' material and text/symbol printing technique.
PBT with dye-sublimated 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.
Industrial Grey
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
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 Mode 2 (scancode set 2)
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.
Grey coiled-style fixed dual 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2 cable
Key CountKey Count
The number of keys that this keyboard originally had.
102
Form FactorForm Factor
The standardised or universally acknowledged name for this keyboard's layout form factor.
Full-size
Layout/LanguageLayout/Language
Image of Layout/LanguageThe 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.
PC-style: ISO U.K. English (ID 166)
Built-In MouseBuilt-In Mouse
Possible pointing devices this keyboard could carry. This could be a brand name, name of the sensor technology behind it, or a generic description in lieu of the former details.
"Lexmark-Unicomp" FSR pointing stick & 25mm Trackball
Additional NotesAdditional Notes
Extra notes about this keyboard that may be of interest or are important to know.
Manufacturing part number MCN3422. The name given is generic/provisional. This keyboard may have been made for MichCon or MCN Energy Group as per the "MCN" in the manufacturing part number.
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://www.reddit.com/r/modelm/comments/1jkpgnr/further_documentation_of_the_odd_unicomp/
Web: https://www.reddit.com/r/modelm/comments/1jkkmmx/found_this_for_20_bucks/

Unicomp On-The-Ball Plus

Part NumberUNI0496
TypeModel M5-2/M13 Hybrid Keyboard
OEMUnicomp
KeyswitchesIBM membrane buckling springs
Earliest Appearance2000
Original KeycapsPBT with dye-sublimated legends
Cover ColourPearl White
BrandingUnicomp logo across lock-light LEDs overlay
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.
Single-setting flip-out feet
ProtocolIBM Mode 2 (scancode set 2)
ConnectionGrey straightened-style fixed dual 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2 cable
Key Count101
Form FactorFull-size
Layout/LanguageUS ANSI
Built-In Mouse"Lexmark-Unicomp" FSR pointing stick & 25mm Trackball

Unicomp On-The-Ball Plus

Part NumberUNI2496
TypeModel M5-2/M13 Hybrid Keyboard
OEMUnicomp
KeyswitchesIBM membrane buckling springs
Earliest Appearance2004
Original KeycapsPBT with dye-sublimated legends
Cover ColourPearl White
BrandingUnicomp logo across lock-light LEDs overlay
FeetSingle-setting flip-out feet
ProtocolIBM Mode 2 (scancode set 2)
ConnectionGrey straightened-style fixed dual 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2 cable
Key Count102
Form FactorFull-size
Layout/LanguageDE ISO
Built-In Mouse"Lexmark-Unicomp" FSR pointing stick & 25mm Trackball