deskthority

Is BAE a specific layout? Any photos?

Pete wrote: ↑

11 Aug 2021, 01:29

I’m really hoping for high-profile keycaps, something like this: https://matt3o.com/about-mt3-profile-and-devtty-set/

High-profile caps definitely fit what you would expect from a beamspring.

Even though a ballpark estimate of when I might expect my keyboard to ship would be nice, I don't blame Ellipse for not saying. I've seen the shall we say vocal frustration when side projects like this inevitably encounter delays.

For those complaining about the case being "generic": what would you like to see instead? Genuinely curious.

As someone using a beamspring (Displaywriter) as a daily driver, this is pretty much an auto-buy for me, and I'm stoked. I'm really curious how the sound profile/feel will differ from my vintage keyboard. Prediction: I will prefer certain aspects of my current board (primarily sound; my solenoid is ...

Looks great! I want to find a junked Selectric with blue keys one of these days.

That's really strange. I used to own both a Realforce and an HHKB and felt no difference due to the plate. Perhaps it had something to do with my setup. I still regret trading that HiPro, even if I got a sweet SSK out of the deal.

Is there any easy way to buy this in the US?

If you do it, post some photos!

Another user has fitted an XT case onto a 5251, so (somewhat) similar concept https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=17339&start= Given how tall beamsprings are, adding a wide area below the spacebar as a palm rest might be a good idea. I did see that. My goal is something entirely non-destruc...

I've had the idea of making a more compact case for my Displaywriter. The biggest savings, of course, is getting a replacement bottom plate that doesn't have the long, curved flanges that originally housed the controller. Has anyone done something like this before? Anything I should be aware of? (Th...

Jacobalbertus1 wrote: ↑

03 Aug 2021, 05:35

I have been daily driving a beam spring for almost a year now started with a 5251 then moved over to a 4978 for daily usage. it is absolutely doable in every stance even the most rediculous ones can be daily driven

Am I reading correctly that the 4978 is 28.125" wide?

Meh, I don't really see what's so difficult about comfortably using them for daily use. The layouts aren't perfect but are fine (and are a sight better than some layouts some custom boards use). If you aren't dead-set on using an ergonomic split keyboard, there's nothing preventing you from using on...

First-time post here; sorry if this is the wrong place. I have one of the original xwhatsit Displaywriter controllers. I saw recently that the New Model F controllers, which support the xwhatsit firmware, also support QMK. Does my controller also support QMK, or is that only for the new, Model F-spe...