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I managed to replace the cable - it ended up being an odd interaction with Unicomp. I hadn't heard back from them after several days, so put in an order and listed the model number of the keyboard. I quickly got a shipping confirmation email, and some time later got a reply to my initial query ...

I ordered a F77 in Industrial Gray in the original zinc case somewhat early in the planning for the new Model Fs. In the long time I waited for it to arrive, I moved from my Model M (which was going to be upgraded to a Model F) to a Topre keyboard, and ended up with identical Topre keyboards on all ...

Thanks for the advice. I emailed Unicomp to confirm they have the right cable available but they haven't responded, so I might need to give them a call.

For replacing the internal connector, how did you splice the original one onto the cable? (I am not sure what method I would use to connect the ...

I have a IBM badged (made by Unicomp fro IBM) Industrial Model M (M-13) in the industrial grey case. When I put it into my computer locker at work a few years ago (I started using more compact keyboards) the casing on the cable near where it attaches to the case had started to fray. I just took it ...

This is probably a really naive question, but I have gotten lost in keeping up with the progress reports here. Is there any way to know roughly when an order will be shipped? I cannot remember the last shipping update I received, and I want to make sure I know approximately when the keyboard will go ...

Excellent!

The original sliders in the Novatouch are likely to be better than aftermarket options, so I think you did the right thing by keeping them in. Fortunately, you can mix and match them if you find you like the new one better.

Besides, with a tenkeyless, there’s always a handful of ...

It feels hairy the very first time you try to pop one out, but once you get it, it’s the simplest thing. Much, much easier than desoldering a Cherry or Alps switch. You just need to unscrew a lot to get in there. I even got a keyboard newbie friend to join me to strip down two Topre boards at a ...

I found a bag of sliders I got a couple of years ago (and I thought I had sent to someone), so I am set and can close this WTB. Indeed, if anyone needs sliders I have a bunch!

Thanks for the eBay link. That would be perfect, except I amazingly found a bag of Topre MX sliders while doing a deep clean of my house this weekend. I picked these up a couple of years ago - they are green, but I don't remember any of the details (purchased through a thread on geekhack). I think ...

It feels hairy the very first time you try to pop one out, but once you get it, it’s the simplest thing. Much, much easier than desoldering a Cherry or Alps switch. You just need to unscrew a lot to get in there. I even got a keyboard newbie friend to join me to strip down two Topre boards at a ...

There are replacement Topre sliders available for people MX modding their HHKBs and Realforces. Those should be compatible with the NovaTouch. Other people know more about them than me, but I believe you can find them at Kbdfans.

Since you only want 1, you probably don't want to buy a whole set ...

This is a follow up to a thread I started in the Workshop section regarding a broken stem on my CM Novatouch keyboard. The MX part of the key broke off in the keycap, so I need to repair that key. I only need one slider/stem to do the repair, so I am hoping someone has a set and I can send them a ...

I stupidly packed my CM Novatouch in a suitcase (not the first time I have done that, but it's always been okay) and it emerged with the MX stem broken off from the top right key (labelled 'pause' on my other keyboard). I have no idea how it happened since it is a clean break and the keyboard works ...

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2. Can I change the requested layout given all the updates and other info that has passed through this thread? (especially relevant to me personally since I have spent the last year using a CM Novatouch, so am now used to that sort of block).
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As someone in exactly the same situation ...

Forgive me for a somewhat naive query, but I am having a really hard time keeping track of the various layout options. So I wonder if someone can clarify these issues (perhaps others are having similar issues)?

1. Are the five layouts (plus the sixth with just numbers on keys) for the right side ...

https://flashquark.com/nyc-mechanical-keyboard-meetup-2018/
https://imgur.com/a/alA6pDy#iMGD44t

Ill post some photos as well, it seemed the one r/mk-er's album was all artisans and the flashquark album was all people.

Thanks! Not so many pictures of the model-F though... hope there is more ...

I'm toying with going not ISO+HHKB, but full-on TIE, just as the original F62/77 keyboards were (plus the two extra 1U keys instead of the 2U backspace). It's supposed to be a compact keyboard, after all. :)

That sounds like a nice option. I am going with UK ISO mostly to avoid confusion from ...

I wasn't aware that you can order it with a split left shift also. AFAIK, only the right shift can be split like the HHKB

Split left shift is standard with the ISO layout so I think it should be no problem to also include that with an ANSI layout as constexpr did

It is indeed, and that is nice ...

Oops, sorry, on the website you mean. It's a $1 increment order, custom keys.
You have to conyact Ellipse before ordering so he can give you the right price per piece.

FYI, a bit of digging turned up this

https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/questions/question/mopar-blue-novelties/

not 100% sure ...

You'll receive the keyboard with a full set of all keys (XT set) and you can re-arrange it to your own liking later on.

Ah, right, I remember a comment along those lines a while back (been too long to keep it all straight in my head!) - thanks for the clarification. I don't see international or ...

Ellipse wrote: Everything on the imgur page is available to order - https://imgur.com/a/WR7h4

I like the Mopar Blue set, but don't see anywhere on the website where I can order that as an add on -can you direct me?

As a CM style numpad, will it only be the middle one of these three?

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Or will this be offered as well?

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Really LOVE Number 2, just has everything you could desire in a small numpad styled layout :o .

I assume number 2 (which is also my favourite, though I also like ...

Seeing all these posts about layouts I went to look at my order. I see I had added the HHKB 6 Key Set when I purchased the Front Printed F1-F12. But I am actually not sure what comes in the HHKB 6.

My original order has a configuration with the 0-9 and cursor keys, with a UK ISO layout. I was ...

I am asking about a vague ETA because I am having the keyboard delivered to a relative in the US and would like to know if I am likely to be able to collect it when I next visit (which is still a few months off in the future!).

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Has there been an updated ETA?

From the pictures of the F77, the cable is not removable, right? I will probably get a coiled cable too and I want to make sure I pick the right one.

It's my understanding that the F77 just uses an xwhatsit so a micro USB cable will work just fine.

Does the F77 come with a USB cable? I was ...

One of the reasons I would love to see some availability of these keyboards in the future is that I might decide I want a different case or layout, or one for my home office. I am already in for one, plus a load of extras, but I don't want to lay out that much again until I actually get to use the ...

I asked something like this earlier, but the thread was on a run and I never saw a reply. Sorry if the info appears somewhere in the nearly 100 pages of the thread, I haven't been able to formulate a search that gives me the answer

I ordered a F77 (and a heap of extras), but I have been eyeing the ...

Thanks all for the kind words!

The spring samples are finished and on their way!

Once the spring samples are approved and the springs finish production, assembly will start!


Do you have a best guess at the shipment window for the first boards? I have no idea where I am in the queue, but it ...