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by sharktastica
51 minutes ago
Forum: Gallery
Replies: 2
Views: 103

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
by clickandthock
Yesterday, 20:17
Forum: Keyboards
Replies: 72
Views: 124154

New post [Keyboards] Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database

IBM Model M122 Battleship Sound Test.
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by fohat
Yesterday, 02:23
Forum: Keyboards
Replies: 61
Views: 30797

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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by Falkenroth
Yesterday, 01:51
Forum: Keyboards
Replies: 21
Views: 7400

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.
by jensma
04 May 2024, 20:32
Forum: Keyboards
Replies: 5310
Views: 1547734

New post [Keyboards] IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread

I'm way too stupid to add the information to the wiki. It would be my honor if you could do that :oops:
by feltel
04 May 2024, 18:30
Forum: Want to buy
Replies: 0
Views: 120

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
by genericusername57
04 May 2024, 11:35
Forum: Keyboards
Replies: 3
Views: 524

New post [Keyboards] Eclipse F62 - technique for replacing spring

I mean, it's stated it might be a possibility before you order it so just don't order one if you don't want to risk having to reattach a spring by yourself.
To answer the question I've used both angled and flat tweezers for it, but I bent the flat one a little bit to grip the spring mostly at the
by wobbled
03 May 2024, 14:54
Forum: Deskthority talk
Replies: 448
Views: 6996402

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
by 9600
03 May 2024, 11:25
Forum: Want to buy
Replies: 1
Views: 2425

New post [Want to buy] [WTB] IBM 6016730 for 3290-1 terminal.

*bump*
by Ellipse
02 May 2024, 19:54
Forum: Group buys
Replies: 796
Views: 3589940

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
by Wingklip
02 May 2024, 17:07
Forum: Marketplace Help
Replies: 4745
Views: 1344587

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 -
by thefarside
02 May 2024, 14:55
Forum: Other external
Replies: 26263
Views: 8692442

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.
by JP!
01 May 2024, 23:15
Forum: Off-topic
Replies: 95
Views: 106311

New post [Off-topic] Old beamspring photo thread

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by RedESC
01 May 2024, 20:18
Forum: Group buys
Replies: 8700
Views: 3862762

New post [Group buys] F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards

Thanks for the update. Also, neat.
by TNT
01 May 2024, 01:39
Forum: Workshop
Replies: 1
Views: 756

New post [Workshop] Marquardt butterfly keyboards and cases

Thanks so much! Amazing work
by lhutton
29 Apr 2024, 22:25
Forum: Keyboards
Replies: 9
Views: 4914

New post [Keyboards] Help me with recomendations

Too bad, enjoy some weird six double jointed finger having person art and auto generated Amazon product descriptions instead!
by ivelz3
29 Apr 2024, 13:34
Forum: Want to buy
Replies: 1
Views: 1823

New post [Want to buy] Beamspring keyboards [qwerty us]

Hello!
Have one IBM 3278 for sale.
by ivelz3
29 Apr 2024, 13:27
Forum: Keyboards
Replies: 0
Views: 1137

New post [Keyboards] Help! Looking for an old PC keyboard.

Hello!
I'm looking for one keyboard, but I don't know the model and manufacturer so maybe someone can help me. So it is a standard mechanical keyboard for a PC XT/AT computer, made of metal, created before 1988. AT slot, the keys were rounded along the edges and quite shallow and close to each other.
by TNT
28 Apr 2024, 16:37
Forum: News
Replies: 2106
Views: 764145

New post [News] Stuff you just bought

That's FLS Gen 3 :)
ObISO Enter? :lol:
by TNT
28 Apr 2024, 16:37
Forum: For sale
Replies: 7
Views: 2832

New post [For sale] [WTS; EU-DE] Olivetti ANK 27-102

Price Update