[sdiy] Keyboard in ob3/viscount D9

[Nantonos]

Hello Travis,

Monday, May 12, 2014, 12:30:31 AM, you wrote:

> I've got a Viscount D9 w some missing teeth. Trying to figure  out
> what type of keyboard it has in it. I've seen these types of keys
> before but can't recall the make and can't find anything on the pcb.
> Any help would be great!

> Image of keys:
> http://recompas.com/keys.jpg

 The circular cutout for the springs with a rectangular slot in front,
 the moulded key identifiers at the rear, and the two moulded
 projections (one longer than the other) to actuate the pair of rubber
 press switches (to give velocity) all look like a Fatar keyboard.

 http://www.fatar.com/pages/Intro_production.htm

 The photo does not show the profile at the end of the key. They make
 diving-board like "synth" keybeds, and rounded/blunted "organ" ones
 and "piano" style.

  Also, if you look underneath the key you will be able to see if there
 is a rectangular weight glued inside each one, near the end furthest
 from the springs.

 Fatar don't sell direct to the public. However their keybeds and
 possibly smaller parts like individual keysmay be available through
 resellers. Doepfer sell (some) Fatar keybeds as spare parts.

 If you look through their site, there are small photos of each
 current model. Also, more info hidden behind a password. However, the
 "photos high resolution" despite being in the password section, in
 not in fact password protected.

 Maybe this one?
http://www.fatar.com/FOTO%20HIGH/TP_9S.jpg
http://www.fatar.com/pages/High%20Res/TP_9S_hi.html


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 Nantonos                            mailto:nantonos at epona.net