SNKB-X198x-KB-139
Notes
This keyboard was featured in my Exploring the elusive IBM 4683 Matrix Keyboard P/N 76X0100 article, which was likely one of the first full teardowns of the keyboard published. I received the keyboard in like-new condition; it was originally NOS but previous owner u/drake9800 who had it for only a short time opened the keyboard to figure out what it was since no concrete background material on the keyboard existed before.
| Full Name | IBM 4680 POS Matrix Keyboard |
| Part NumberPart Number The number used to describe this keyboard's specific release; usually specific for a target region, language or SKU, etc. | 76X0100 |
| Market Model Name/Feature CodeMarket Model Name/Feature Code The consumer-friendly model number describing this keyboard as a part of a range of products, usually irrespective of target region, language or SKU. | 3323 |
| 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. | 4680 POS Matrix Keyboard |
| 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. | Key Tronic capacitive foam and foil (tactile variant) |
| Original KeycapsOriginal Keycaps The keyboard's original keycaps' material and text/symbol printing technique. | ABS with double-shot legends |
| 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. | SIO via RS-485 |
| 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 straightened-style detachable 8-pin SDL to 8-pin SDL cable |
| Form FactorForm Factor The standardised or universally acknowledged name for this keyboard's layout form factor. | Full-size matrix |
| Production Date | 1980s |
| Acquisition Date | 2021-06-21 |
