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by David Parker
28 Apr 2025, 22:04
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: how rare is the northgate omnimac?
Replies: 16
Views: 7705

Re: how rare is the northgate omnimac?

They're super rare. Haven’t seen one pop up in ages. Cool that you got the dip switches figured out too, that reversal is a bit weird.
by David Parker
28 Apr 2025, 21:57
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Any idea?
Replies: 1
Views: 1491

Re: Any idea?

QMK doesn’t have a clean “solenoid toggle” built in. You usually gotta set it up manually with a custom function in your keymap code. Kinda annoying they don’t just add it to the configurator.
by David Parker
28 Apr 2025, 21:52
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Pin spring for latching (CapsLock) Keytronic Foam & Foil
Replies: 5
Views: 10767

Re: Pin spring for latching (CapsLock) Keytronic Foam & Foil

Man, the fact that these tiny springs can just vanish into another dimension mid-repair is wild. :cry: Feels like every old keyboard hides at least one cursed piece like that.
by David Parker
25 Apr 2025, 22:10
Forum: Mice & other input devices
Topic: Monitors and eye sight
Replies: 31
Views: 187183

Re: Monitors and eye sight


Possibly off-topic but I had a very specific question with this as well.
My eyesight has essentially hit the wall. If I sit in front of my 4K TV, text on the corners of the TV is blurry. The optimum reading distance for me is probably less than arm's length. Broadly lit days I seem to be able to ...
by David Parker
26 Sep 2024, 12:43
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Looking for bag/backpack recommendations
Replies: 9
Views: 19068

Re: Looking for bag/backpack recommendations

Sorry for reviving this one. Does anyone have leather backpacks? Are they worth it?
by David Parker
25 Sep 2024, 21:59
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Drivers for Alcatel 4059/4059EE IP USB KEYBOARD
Replies: 1
Views: 5665

Re: Drivers for Alcatel 4059/4059EE IP USB KEYBOARD

On Windows, go to "Settings" > "Devices" > "Typing" to see if there are any options to customize your keyboard. If not, you can use programs like AutoHotkey to assign functions to the extra keys. For Mac users, check "System Preferences" > "Keyboard" for any settings, and consider using apps like ...
by David Parker
25 Sep 2024, 10:02
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: I just got the Hexgears Immersion A3
Replies: 2
Views: 4628

Re: I just got the Hexgears Immersion A3

Have you tried different switch options on the A3 yet, or are you sticking with the ones it comes with?
by David Parker
24 Sep 2024, 22:41
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Opinions on the IBM KB-9910?
Replies: 2
Views: 3862

Re: Opinions on the IBM KB-9910?

The 8923 I’ve seen it handle regular use better over time compared to the KB-9910 so if you're into typing feel and longevity, the KB-8923 might be a slightly better pick
by David Parker
02 Mar 2016, 22:11
Forum: Workshop
Topic: The Slab - 65% keyboard with wood case - News: PCB!
Replies: 20
Views: 11764

Matt_ wrote: It is! I let it sit for a while before making final decisions, but I'll finish the PCB files soon and hopefully ll get a first batch near the end of the month.
Cool! Thanks for the update.
by David Parker
01 Mar 2016, 15:08
Forum: Workshop
Topic: The Slab - 65% keyboard with wood case - News: PCB!
Replies: 20
Views: 11764

Also, I am not taking orders — this is not a formal GB —, just gauging interest to see whether I shall order more of them (in which case I'll sell them for a reasonable price after testing, to fund the next steps of the project) or just get a small batch for myself.

I am very interested in the ...

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