You have to open at least one, and possibly the one under the space bar too as the spring something is likely to be different. External looks alone don't help identifying Alps clones, and the pictures you have submitted don't even provide complete details of the external looks either.
Then there's
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New post [Keyboards] IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
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- Forum: Group buys
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New post [Group buys] F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
I just replied to your email. In stock keyboards typically go out within 1-4 weeks as noted at the top of the homepage of the project website.
- Yesterday, 19:53
- Forum: Want to buy
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New post [Want to buy] [WTB] IBM F Unsaver, 3278A02/3279 beamspring
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- Yesterday, 12:04
- Forum: News
- Replies: 130
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New post [News] Keyboard Builder's Digest
Here is Issue #164 of kbd.news , with great DIY keyboard projects. Even more goodies (new shops, coupons, meetups) in my weekly editorial .
- Yesterday, 08:34
- Forum: Keyboards
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New post [Keyboards] How to use Hasu's PS2 TMK on PS/2 with a pro micro?
I'm thinking you can use an inductor to prevent the bootup power surge from tripping the boot process on the pro micro.
I need to convert an IBM 5576 Keyboard with these pro micros for the IBM protocol, so it seems like there is no V1 variant in any of this.
I need to convert an IBM 5576 Keyboard with these pro micros for the IBM protocol, so it seems like there is no V1 variant in any of this.
- 06 May 2024, 22:23
- Forum: For sale
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New post [For sale] [WTS] Honeywell BO1810 terminal keyboard - with Micro Switch Hall Effect switches
Hi,
I am offering a torso of Honeywell BO1810 terminal keyboard - with Micro Switch Hall Effect switches , probably from the year 1980.
Absolutely nice and unique old style caps.
Not complete but the main part is there - PCB, switches and the most of caps. So there is a change to repair it (the
I am offering a torso of Honeywell BO1810 terminal keyboard - with Micro Switch Hall Effect switches , probably from the year 1980.
Absolutely nice and unique old style caps.
Not complete but the main part is there - PCB, switches and the most of caps. So there is a change to repair it (the
- 06 May 2024, 15:41
- Forum: Keyboards
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New post [Keyboards] Eclipse F62 - technique for replacing spring
I have not done this, but has the old "chopstick" method been deprecated?
- 06 May 2024, 15:33
- Forum: Keyboards
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New post [Keyboards] NTC KB-6551CH (Yeh Chun)
Those do not look thin to me.
- 06 May 2024, 15:08
- Forum: For sale
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New post [For sale] [EU ONLY] - 2 Model F XT for Sales USB converted
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- 06 May 2024, 00:47
- Forum: Gallery
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New post [Gallery] Representing IBM at a meetup
Yes to both questions. It's fairly straightforward as it's an AT-compatible device but with a specific PS/2 plug pinout - the mouse's passthrough pins are in the usual positions with the keyboard's clock and data through the two typically unused pins. I think IBM did this because they assumed the host
- 05 May 2024, 20:17
- Forum: Keyboards
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New post [Keyboards] Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
IBM Model M122 Battleship Sound Test.
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- 05 May 2024, 02:23
- Forum: Keyboards
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New post [Keyboards] PS/2 Keyboard for old PC with high KRO
These are my favorites, but probably hard to find outside the US.
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- 05 May 2024, 01:51
- Forum: Keyboards
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New post [Keyboards] Early Industrial Model M
One day apart. That's awesome.
I have a feeling this part number had a very short run seeing we only know of two so far.
Thanks for sharing.
I have a feeling this part number had a very short run seeing we only know of two so far.
Thanks for sharing.
- 04 May 2024, 18:30
- Forum: Want to buy
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New post [Want to buy] [EU/DE] Alps SKFL Lock switch for Apple IIc keyboard repair
I got myself an Apple IIc. A nice machine in good condition. Upon cleaning the machine I realized that the shift lock switch of the keyboard (Apple hairpin type) does not lock. I desoldered the switch from the PCB and opened it according to https://deskthority.net/wiki/Alps_SKFL_Lock. The slider got
- 03 May 2024, 14:54
- Forum: Deskthority talk
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New post [Deskthority talk] Future of DT
The guy who runs the Model F production already uses DT extensively and is currently trying to buy the site. The only thing is, he’s trying to get people to buy it for him cos he’s allergic to whipping out his own chequebook
- 03 May 2024, 11:25
- Forum: Want to buy
- Replies: 1
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New post [Want to buy] [WTB] IBM 6016730 for 3290-1 terminal.
*bump*
- 02 May 2024, 19:54
- Forum: Group buys
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New post [Group buys] Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
Beam Spring project update:
I received the B104 Round 2 sample by air mail last week and sent the factory some feedback. The new PCB was slightly misaligned so some keys were not working correctly and there were some small other issues so the factory will be working on remaking this sample and making
I received the B104 Round 2 sample by air mail last week and sent the factory some feedback. The new PCB was slightly misaligned so some keys were not working correctly and there were some small other issues so the factory will be working on remaking this sample and making
- 02 May 2024, 17:07
- Forum: Marketplace Help
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New post [Marketplace Help] Price Check: How much is my _____ worth?
Anyone got numbers on the followin' boards?
IBM 4704 Teller Keyboard (Zinc Case and Model F Barrels)
IBM 5250 Deutsch Beamspring (White Whale Version)
IBM Plate Spring PS/2 P70 Computer+ Keyboard Converted to USB C (Original and USB C ports)
IBM 5576 001/2 (Unsure about variant, Plate spring board -
IBM 4704 Teller Keyboard (Zinc Case and Model F Barrels)
IBM 5250 Deutsch Beamspring (White Whale Version)
IBM Plate Spring PS/2 P70 Computer+ Keyboard Converted to USB C (Original and USB C ports)
IBM 5576 001/2 (Unsure about variant, Plate spring board -
- 02 May 2024, 14:55
- Forum: Other external
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New post [Other external] Great/Interesting Finds
Black space invaders board for a reasonable price:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/226123796588
It would look nice cleaned up with a black painted case, but I have too many unfinished projects.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/226123796588
It would look nice cleaned up with a black painted case, but I have too many unfinished projects.
- 01 May 2024, 23:15
- Forum: Off-topic
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New post [Off-topic] Old beamspring photo thread
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