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by tiltowait
11 Aug 2021, 19:01
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [Got It] displaywriter 6580 beamspring BAE
Replies: 10
Views: 6290

Re: [WTB] displaywriter 6580 beamspring BAE

Is BAE a specific layout? Any photos?
by tiltowait
11 Aug 2021, 18:54
Forum: Group buys
Topic: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
Replies: 797
Views: 3648145

Re: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project

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.
by tiltowait
11 Aug 2021, 18:54
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8747
Views: 3927726

Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards

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.
by tiltowait
10 Aug 2021, 18:12
Forum: Group buys
Topic: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
Replies: 797
Views: 3648145

Re: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project

For those complaining about the case being "generic": what would you like to see instead? Genuinely curious.
by tiltowait
09 Aug 2021, 18:45
Forum: Group buys
Topic: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
Replies: 797
Views: 3648145

Re: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project

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 ...
by tiltowait
09 Aug 2021, 00:50
Forum: Gallery
Topic: IBM 5251 Beamspring with black Selectric ii caps
Replies: 3
Views: 4029

Re: IBM 5251 Beamspring with black Selectric ii caps

Looks great! I want to find a junked Selectric with blue keys one of these days.
by tiltowait
06 Aug 2021, 00:37
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What happens when your "White Whale" disappoints?
Replies: 66
Views: 29454

Re: What happens when your "White Whale" disappoints?

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.
by tiltowait
04 Aug 2021, 20:57
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Replies: 28
Views: 17642

Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?

Is there any easy way to buy this in the US?
by tiltowait
04 Aug 2021, 19:59
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Has anyone ever made/designed a replacement Displaywriter case?
Replies: 3
Views: 1481

Re: Has anyone ever made/designed a replacement Displaywriter case?

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...
by tiltowait
04 Aug 2021, 01:02
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Has anyone ever made/designed a replacement Displaywriter case?
Replies: 3
Views: 1481

Has anyone ever made/designed a replacement Displaywriter case?

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...
by tiltowait
03 Aug 2021, 07:35
Forum: Gallery
Topic: IBM 3101 Beamspring keyboard with original box#2
Replies: 10
Views: 6523

Re: IBM 3101 Beamspring keyboard with original box#2

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?
by tiltowait
03 Aug 2021, 01:30
Forum: Gallery
Topic: IBM 3101 Beamspring keyboard with original box#2
Replies: 10
Views: 6523

Re: IBM 3101 Beamspring keyboard with original box#2

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...
by tiltowait
30 Jul 2021, 20:56
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: xwhatsit Displaywriter controller compatible with QMK?
Replies: 0
Views: 709

xwhatsit Displaywriter controller compatible with QMK?

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...

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