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by Aran.E99
12 Sep 2020, 17:08
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] single Alps SKCM Brown switch
Replies: 2
Views: 760

Re: [WTB] single Alps SKCM Brown switch

$15 postage but thanks for the suggestion :c
by Aran.E99
11 Sep 2020, 11:44
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] single Alps SKCM Brown switch
Replies: 2
Views: 760

[WTB] single Alps SKCM Brown switch

Need a single SKCM brown switch to repair a board. Ideally I'd like to buy from europe to keep postage costs low. Thanks
by Aran.E99
28 Jul 2020, 12:41
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 6408

Re: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion

This could've been a lot cleaner but I'm happy with the outcome. Next time I'll just trace the matrix so I can preserve the PCB. I have done it with white label Z-150 . good thing my PCB was already badly damaged then! if I ever come across one in better condition, I'll use that guide for converting.
by Aran.E99
20 Jul 2020, 13:09
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 6408

Re: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion

Finally finished....
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by Aran.E99
17 Jul 2020, 20:33
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 6408

Re: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion

99% of the issues have been fixed by adding a longer debounce time and bit shifting the columns which I forgot to do in the first place. Sadly a few switches are bad so I'm gonna have to desolder and clean them. about 6 switches intermittently send multiple characters so I might have to increase deb...
by Aran.E99
16 Jul 2020, 12:54
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 6408

Re: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion

Hey everyone, I apologise for the blueballs but some stuff came up as per usual so I've not had much time to work on this. From where I left the project: I originally intended to trace the matrix and wire it with a Teensy 2.0 but I soon decided that I wanted to handwire the matrix and use the PCB as...
by Aran.E99
26 Mar 2020, 02:43
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Model M 'CTRL', '*', '.' Keys
Replies: 7
Views: 1909

Re: [WTB] Model M 'CTRL', '*', '.' Keys

A seller in Germany pulled through and got me the keycaps I needed. Many thanks!
by Aran.E99
20 Mar 2020, 14:14
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 5983820

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

Had that Maltron on my watch list for a week now but I'd only buy it to resell so hopefully whoever bought it gets some good use out of it! I only posted it so I would not buy it myself ;) I allready have a kinesis contoured, I don't think I could learn yet another physical layout ... Which is at t...
by Aran.E99
17 Mar 2020, 17:28
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Appreciation
Replies: 4210
Views: 1138698

Re: Alps Appreciation

4sStylZ wrote:
17 Mar 2020, 15:15
What is the rule for others country ?
I've only had 3 AEKII's (all late model UK/ISO variants, assembled in Ireland) and they all had white damped switches.
by Aran.E99
14 Mar 2020, 14:18
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Model M 'CTRL', '*', '.' Keys
Replies: 7
Views: 1909

Re: [WTB] Model M 'CTRL', '*', '.' Keys

Still need the keys.
by Aran.E99
12 Mar 2020, 17:03
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 5983820

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

Had that Maltron on my watch list for a week now but I'd only buy it to resell so hopefully whoever bought it gets some good use out of it!
by Aran.E99
10 Mar 2020, 17:29
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Model M Ctrl+C not working
Replies: 4
Views: 1345

Re: Model M Ctrl+C not working

Definitely sounds like a membrane issue. Double check that the ribbon connector/header isn't corroded as this will most likely cause issues.
by Aran.E99
07 Mar 2020, 17:31
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 6408

Re: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion

Half of the switches are soldered in but I'm having issues with 2 or 3 terminals being too short as they snapped during desoldering so I might have to bore out a few PCB holes. Sorry for the constant teasers but I've at least gotta show this off before I finish soldering (I know, seems a bit silly t...
by Aran.E99
06 Mar 2020, 19:58
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Model M 'CTRL', '*', '.' Keys
Replies: 7
Views: 1909

Re: [WTB] Model M 'CTRL', '*', '.' Keys

I didn't know about keyboardco. I had a look and sadly seems that they don't sell individual specific caps but still useful if I need other bits so thanks for that.

I'll let you know what happens Icarium!
by Aran.E99
05 Mar 2020, 00:57
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Wang 725-3770 (US or UK layout)
Replies: 2
Views: 1144

Re: [WTB] Wang 725-3770 (US or UK layout)

How much would you looking to get for it?
by Aran.E99
04 Mar 2020, 19:43
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 6408

Re: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion

Finally got the switches back in the plate! now I need to decide if I handwire it or use the PCB + a converter. My issue with handwiring is that pulling the keycaps will result in the switches coming out. On the other hand, half of the traces are gone on the PCB so I may end up using the PCB but par...
by Aran.E99
03 Mar 2020, 20:02
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 5983820

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

Another Univac board (missing a key). If only one of these would come up in the UK...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/223935327887
by Aran.E99
02 Mar 2020, 19:29
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 6408

Re: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion

Thanks! I hate putting projects off. I've also had to halt my music too which is sad but that's just how life goes. I'm glad I came back to this build since I ended up selling a Model F as parts because I didn't have time to finish it.
by Aran.E99
02 Mar 2020, 19:09
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 6408

Re: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion

Hi again! Can't believe I left the project this long but uni work was (still is) a priority so I had to set some projects aside. I've finally decided to get back to work after an unfortunate incident with alcohol which ruined my main board leaving me with a grotty G80 as my daily driver. I'm somewha...
by Aran.E99
02 Mar 2020, 18:47
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Model M 'CTRL', '*', '.' Keys
Replies: 7
Views: 1909

[WTB] Model M 'CTRL', '*', '.' Keys

Looking to buy 3 Model M caps (CTRL, number pad asterisk and dot), ideally from someone in Europe. I know that Unicomp sells individual caps but postage cost and time is a turnoff.
by Aran.E99
29 Feb 2020, 15:19
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 5983820

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

Feels like I have seen this Focus 727 with Blue Alps appearing on Ebay many times within few months from the same seller in Ireland. And maybe the seller has just had many of these, but few times I have bid on his/her Blue Alps board, then it gets relisted for much higher price, disappers, gets rel...
by Aran.E99
28 Feb 2020, 19:08
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Wang 725-3770 (US or UK layout)
Replies: 2
Views: 1144

[WTB] Wang 725-3770 (US or UK layout)

Looking to buy a Wang 725-3770/3771 as I still deeply regret selling mine over a year ago. Any switch/layout/condition is fine but ideally I'd like one in fair to good condition. I also don't mind one without keycaps or a cable. Alternatively, I'm interested in other salmon/orange Alps boards (non-A...
by Aran.E99
05 Nov 2019, 16:06
Forum: Gallery
Topic: GEC-Marconi Rafi B8-C integrated trackball keyboard (Rafi RS 76 M switches)
Replies: 0
Views: 2170

GEC-Marconi Rafi B8-C integrated trackball keyboard (Rafi RS 76 M switches)

Hi everyone, sorry for my recent inactivity. I've been busy with uni and sadly haven't come by interesting keyboards or so I thought until I bought this interesting specimen. It contains Rafi RS 76 M switches which are full travel mechanical contact. They don't feel awful but they have a mushy and i...
by Aran.E99
05 Oct 2019, 09:31
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: Wyse F6 key; Esc key
Replies: 2
Views: 2446

Re: Wyse F6 key; Esc key

Edit: snagged another Wyse board with all the caps so I no longer need the cap.
by Aran.E99
25 Sep 2019, 13:33
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: Wyse F6 key; Esc key
Replies: 2
Views: 2446

Wyse F6 key; Esc key

I'm looking for a Wyse cherry mount F6 key as well as an escape key (not prioritizing the escape but I'd like it for a custom layout I want to do on a WY-85 board)

Thanks!
by Aran.E99
20 Sep 2019, 21:06
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model M with gold square badge?
Replies: 24
Views: 6127

Re: IBM Model M with gold square badge?

I think it's safe to say that it is just a protective film (which will stay on ;D ). Thanks for confirming that other UK made M's have domed badges. I'd totally buy a custom gold badge but I think I'd need to own a black model F firsthand... Step 1. Get Model F Step 2. Paint black and apply gold ba...
by Aran.E99
20 Sep 2019, 19:25
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model M with gold square badge?
Replies: 24
Views: 6127

Re: IBM Model M with gold square badge?

I think it's safe to say that it is just a protective film (which will stay on ;D ). Thanks for confirming that other UK made M's have domed badges.

I'd totally buy a custom gold badge but I think I'd need to own a black model F firsthand...
by Aran.E99
20 Sep 2019, 16:19
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model M with gold square badge?
Replies: 24
Views: 6127

Re: IBM Model M with gold square badge?

That badge definitely looks similar to mine especially the faint vertical lines (not sure if that's on all square M badges). I'm guessing there was some overlap in the timeline of production but I'm still unsure how uncommon my badge is and more importantly what the history behind it is. Once I get ...
by Aran.E99
19 Sep 2019, 10:41
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model M with gold square badge?
Replies: 24
Views: 6127

Re: IBM Model M with gold square badge?

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I tried to get a good shot of the side but it is hard to tell if it is domed. You can see slight warping in the lettering which indicates the badge might not be flat.

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