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by Ellipse
Today, 20:37
Forum: Group buys
Replies: 8707
Views: 3867311

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

Everything is about tradeoffs. If you want an original formulation textured, matte appearance you have to accept the non-automotive quality paint finish. Uncoated paint does wear down after heavy usage (think how easy it is to scuff and chip painted walls), but the improved powdercoating of the most
by silex310
Today, 19:53
Forum: Want to buy
Replies: 12
Views: 10733

New post [Want to buy] [WTB] IBM F Unsaver, 3278A02/3279 beamspring

Bump
by jensma
Today, 18:28
Forum: Keyboards
Replies: 5312
Views: 1550904

New post [Keyboards] IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread

Yet another switch that need identification :( https://deskthority.net/wiki/Codegen_Technology_CG-84A1
by dovenyi
Today, 12:04
Forum: News
Replies: 130
Views: 195083

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 .
by Wingklip
Today, 08:34
Forum: Keyboards
Replies: 10
Views: 4000

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.
by hrbatik.h
Yesterday, 22:23
Forum: For sale
Replies: 0
Views: 115

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
by fohat
Yesterday, 15:41
Forum: Keyboards
Replies: 5
Views: 882

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

I have not done this, but has the old "chopstick" method been deprecated?
by fohat
Yesterday, 15:33
Forum: Keyboards
Replies: 1
Views: 312

New post [Keyboards] NTC KB-6551CH (Yeh Chun)

Those do not look thin to me.
by kmnov2017
Yesterday, 15:08
Forum: For sale
Replies: 6
Views: 2973

New post [For sale] [EU ONLY] - 2 Model F XT for Sales USB converted

bump
by sharktastica
Yesterday, 00:47
Forum: Gallery
Replies: 2
Views: 264

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
05 May 2024, 20:17
Forum: Keyboards
Replies: 72
Views: 124626

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

IBM Model M122 Battleship Sound Test.
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by fohat
05 May 2024, 02:23
Forum: Keyboards
Replies: 61
Views: 31116

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
05 May 2024, 01:51
Forum: Keyboards
Replies: 21
Views: 8212

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 feltel
04 May 2024, 18:30
Forum: Want to buy
Replies: 0
Views: 161

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 wobbled
03 May 2024, 14:54
Forum: Deskthority talk
Replies: 448
Views: 6997391

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: 2596

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

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by Ellipse
02 May 2024, 19:54
Forum: Group buys
Replies: 796
Views: 3591171

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: 1346209

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: 8698894

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: 106602

New post [Off-topic] Old beamspring photo thread

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