I have updated the Model F product pages based on feedback that the web site should be more organized to help people who are not as familiar with all of the various options and features. There is now an explanation of each customizable feature and option plus a FAQ section on the various product pages.
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- 29 minutes ago
- Forum: Group buys
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- Today, 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
- Yesterday, 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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- Yesterday, 02:23
- Forum: Keyboards
- Replies: 61
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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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- Yesterday, 01:51
- Forum: Keyboards
- Replies: 21
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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, 20:32
- Forum: Keyboards
- Replies: 5310
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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:
- 04 May 2024, 18:30
- Forum: Want to buy
- Replies: 0
- Views: 127
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
- 04 May 2024, 11:35
- Forum: Keyboards
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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
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
- 03 May 2024, 14:54
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Replies: 448
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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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- 01 May 2024, 01:39
- Forum: Workshop
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New post [Workshop] Marquardt butterfly keyboards and cases
Thanks so much! Amazing work
- 29 Apr 2024, 22:25
- Forum: Keyboards
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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!
- 29 Apr 2024, 13:34
- Forum: Want to buy
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New post [Want to buy] Beamspring keyboards [qwerty us]
Hello!
Have one IBM 3278 for sale.
Have one IBM 3278 for sale.
- 29 Apr 2024, 13:27
- Forum: Keyboards
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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.
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.
- 28 Apr 2024, 16:37
- Forum: News
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New post [News] Stuff you just bought
That's FLS Gen 3 :)
ObISO Enter? :lol:
ObISO Enter? :lol:
- 28 Apr 2024, 16:37
- Forum: For sale
- Replies: 7
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New post [For sale] [WTS; EU-DE] Olivetti ANK 27-102
Price Update