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by PlacaFromHell
06 Oct 2021, 08:46
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Model M/F Keycaps "PF16 + PF10"
Replies: 33
Views: 4102

Re: [WTB] Model M/F Keycaps "PF16 + PF10"

The troll is being trolled :D
by PlacaFromHell
22 Sep 2021, 04:00
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Don't you feel like DT is dying?
Replies: 68
Views: 29106

Re: Don't you feel like DT is dying?

wobbled wrote:
21 Sep 2021, 21:11
His 'unfortunate fate' meaning?
What I understood is he's most probably dead, not just away as pretty much every member who disappeared.
by PlacaFromHell
21 Sep 2021, 01:05
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Don't you feel like DT is dying?
Replies: 68
Views: 29106

Re: Don't you feel like DT is dying?

I didn't know about Seebart's unfortunate fate, what a sad end as with Blaise. I guess that the lack of the boys, who were left behind at some point also contributes to the issue.
by PlacaFromHell
20 Sep 2021, 11:03
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Don't you feel like DT is dying?
Replies: 68
Views: 29106

Don't you feel like DT is dying?

I'm bad introducing stuff so let's go straight into the point. I remember discovering Deskthority like 6 years ago, somewhat middle of 2015, unusually, considering how lazy I am, I consumed the shit out of this place, reading every thread I could, learning as much as I could and after a long time lu...
by PlacaFromHell
16 Sep 2021, 21:27
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: Future of DT
Replies: 440
Views: 6984999

Re: Future of DT

zrrion wrote:
16 Sep 2021, 20:20
NAND is better
XNOR gate supremacy 8-)
by PlacaFromHell
11 Sep 2021, 08:52
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: Future of DT
Replies: 440
Views: 6984999

Re: Re:

… sometimes some advanced understanding of the language is required in complicated subjects. ¿Mande? ;) ¿Mande de enviar algo por correo, mande de gobernar o mande de que prosiga? The linguistic mist of "el cosito" is a fantastic concept. I like it a lot. Wanna see more? Just look at this aberratio...
by PlacaFromHell
11 Sep 2021, 00:10
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: Future of DT
Replies: 440
Views: 6984999

Re: Re:

I think based on this post you're fine to add English wiki entries, anything that is unclear can be changed later if need be. Would still like to see other languages though but considering the visual editor is still down I doubt the powers that be will get around to adding such a thing any time soo...
by PlacaFromHell
30 Aug 2021, 05:15
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What is this cable called and where can i get it? (For IBM Model F)
Replies: 7
Views: 1752

Re: What is this cable called and where can i get it? (For IBM Model F)

I don't know if it has some technical name, but that's what I call a flat cable. They are not something you can get very often as a consumer but you can try I guess. Keep in mind they come with different spacing so you might get one that doesn't fit quite right. Good luck getting one since single wi...
by PlacaFromHell
26 Aug 2021, 00:28
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
Replies: 693
Views: 272651

Re: Alps Lubricant FOUND!

So, after a quick talk with VR20X6 at Discord, we have developed a concern based on the idea of lubricating switches using wax. My knowledge of chemistry in general is pretty poor, but as far as I know wax is made up mostly of fatty acids and that could mean it is prone to oxidation. Our concern rev...
by PlacaFromHell
25 Aug 2021, 00:32
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Share Your SEXIEST Vintage Boards!
Replies: 139
Views: 30352

Re: Share Your SEXIEST Vintage Boards!

Picture of this bad boy (TI 911) just cleaned, the 70s looking is pure madness:

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by PlacaFromHell
25 Jul 2021, 00:07
Forum: For sale
Topic: [New link - please close] Spanish layout Displaywriter
Replies: 17
Views: 4679

Re: Spanish layout Displaywriter

In defense of the unusual means of payment, Spongebob1981 and I are from the same country and I have had to deal with this while selling my F 122 a year ago:

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Also bump :D
by PlacaFromHell
10 Jul 2021, 12:40
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Looking for capacitance values of capacitive switches in general
Replies: 0
Views: 718

Looking for capacitance values of capacitive switches in general

Hi guys. I have been pursuing in my head a 555 timer based capacitive controller which senses frequency changes for years. The idea seems at least possible, so I'm here asking for some data to play around. Do you happen to have any measurement of any capacitive switch (CBS, Topre, Digitran leafsprin...
by PlacaFromHell
28 Jun 2021, 08:44
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Beamspring Factory process - How to
Replies: 97
Views: 47438

Re: Beamspring Factory process - How to

That's an impressive work. Have you decided which keycap material you're going to use? Would you CNC a "master" keycap, then cast a mold, or directly do the mold? Please keep us updated, making molds is something that requires a big pair of balls and any obtainable information would aid any future a...
by PlacaFromHell
27 Jun 2021, 06:12
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Dick Harris question/answer thread
Replies: 88
Views: 42371

Re: Dick Harris question/answer thread

Hi again, Mr. Harris. I know the main purpose of beamspring keycaps is imitate the Selectric family and that you were not part in the design of those, but I wonder if you could confirm if Selectric (and in consequence beamspring) keycaps use curvature continuous tops. That would explain why other sp...
by PlacaFromHell
07 Jun 2021, 22:43
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Looking for "Futaba friendly" switches.
Replies: 20
Views: 5385

Re: Looking for "Futaba friendly" switches.

How did the result go finally? Do the skff swithes perfect fit the Futaba pcb and plate? Very curious. :D A long time passed, lel. They do fit in the PCB, but not in the plate, which by the way is now part of my microwave. I wanted to print a plate for this build but it was expensive as fuck. I don...
by PlacaFromHell
31 May 2021, 01:47
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Dick Harris question/answer thread
Replies: 88
Views: 42371

Re: Dick Harris question/answer thread

Hi Dick. I'm glad to see you around. I have had some questions for a long time and I would appreciate if they were answered: We know for patents and the categorization of IBM switches in general that there were a lot of candidats to be in the place which was finally ocuped by beamsprings switches, a...
by PlacaFromHell
28 May 2021, 00:48
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Seeking Soarer - evidence thread
Replies: 640
Views: 610048

Re: Seeking Soarer - evidence thread

What the fuck happened while I was not looking at this thread :lol: Well, I try to be polite in places like this, but man, the desire to do the following is physiological at this point. Presuming Soarer is actually dead and someone contacts his family: "[...] Asking ourselves about our dead relative...
by PlacaFromHell
26 May 2021, 04:48
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Seeking Soarer - evidence thread
Replies: 640
Views: 610048

Re: Seeking Soarer - evidence thread

There's a guy called Paranoid on Geekhack, he sold an IBM model F XT to Soarer at some point and his account is still active. With some luck you can ask him about information.
by PlacaFromHell
26 May 2021, 04:39
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Seeking Soarer - evidence thread
Replies: 640
Views: 610048

Re: Seeking Soarer - evidence thread

Googling for his name I have found his wiki page here: https://deskthority.net/wiki/User:Daniel_beardsmore, and if I recall correctly, there is a single account for the forum and the wiki, so I checked Deskthority's member list https://deskthority.net/memberlist.php for user Daniel_beardsmore and o...
by PlacaFromHell
26 May 2021, 04:22
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Seeking Soarer - evidence thread
Replies: 640
Views: 610048

Re: Seeking Soarer - evidence thread

Instead of wasting time (not trying to be harsh, is literally that) trying to axiomatize a valid answer to your questions based the current information, why don't we try to find him? I'm sure someone has a bit more of personal information which might lead to him if he is still somewhere. Don't just ...
by PlacaFromHell
25 May 2021, 00:29
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Bad Damped Alps Remedies?
Replies: 20
Views: 3279

Re: Bad Damped Alps Remedies?

What I ended up doing was just investing multiple hours into cleaning the switches, restoring the tactile leaves to a less extreme angle and greasing the sliders up with silicone grease. But they're still pretty scratchy so I'm not very optimistic about doing anything further with this board. I mig...
by PlacaFromHell
24 May 2021, 04:40
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Micro Switch Keyboards to USB?
Replies: 8
Views: 2603

Re: Micro Switch Keyboards to USB?

ZyBeR wrote:
23 May 2021, 22:37
Did you ever find a solution to usb convert the 3277 board?
He hasn't been active for years.
by PlacaFromHell
30 Apr 2021, 20:22
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread
Replies: 653
Views: 495300

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread

John Doe wrote:
30 Apr 2021, 19:28
Anyone could confirm the switches? Seems kinda magnetic or related of sort?

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This one? viewtopic.php?t=15010
by PlacaFromHell
28 Apr 2021, 20:21
Forum: Workshop
Topic: [IC] Beamspring Keycaps 1:1 Clone
Replies: 21
Views: 3933

Re: [IC] Beamspring Keycaps 1:1 Clone

So if I'm understanding this right, are you saying to create a surface or a curve that goes from a square at the bottom to a squircle at the top and wraps around? If I'm understanding your question right, yes. That's the process I did with mine: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/41032572315762...
by PlacaFromHell
28 Apr 2021, 07:54
Forum: Workshop
Topic: [IC] Beamspring Keycaps 1:1 Clone
Replies: 21
Views: 3933

Re: [IC] Beamspring Keycaps 1:1 Clone

Any tips on measuring Beamspring btw? I did a keycap family inspired in beamsprings a while ago. Although my results are not a match (neither pretend to be), there's a mayor characteristic that I must point here. The base of the keycap is absolutely normal filleted square, the TOP of the keycap is ...
by PlacaFromHell
21 Apr 2021, 19:47
Forum: Workshop
Topic: (Concept) modulable keyfeel optical discrete switch
Replies: 18
Views: 3488

Re: (Concept) modulable keyfeel optical discrete switch

It is not a problem. You must realize that a coil is an inductive load (i.e. the current is changing slowly) and that frequency is high and that the force generated by coil depends on its current only. It is not a problem to achieve current ripple only few percent and adding the key stem and cap in...
by PlacaFromHell
21 Apr 2021, 10:17
Forum: Workshop
Topic: (Concept) modulable keyfeel optical discrete switch
Replies: 18
Views: 3488

Re: (Concept) modulable keyfeel optical discrete switch

This is the part I have not very clear, why would I want to PWM the switches? I was thinking on varying the input voltage so the current will do too and with it the strength of the magnets Only a very rough "on the back of a napkin" calculation. Feel free to improve it. Because PWM is more energy e...
by PlacaFromHell
21 Apr 2021, 02:42
Forum: Workshop
Topic: (Concept) modulable keyfeel optical discrete switch
Replies: 18
Views: 3488

Re: (Concept) modulable keyfeel optical discrete switch

The power losses of a switch which is not being pressed corresponds to ohmic losses. These will be dominated by losses in diodes and the FET switching losses (for PWM driving). This is the part I have not very clear, why would I want to PWM the switches? I was thinking on varying the input voltage ...
by PlacaFromHell
19 Apr 2021, 06:27
Forum: Workshop
Topic: (Concept) modulable keyfeel optical discrete switch
Replies: 18
Views: 3488

Re: (Concept) modulable keyfeel optical discrete switch

Pointless waste of electricity. The much better option is to use a ferrofluid-filled tube system like is used in the suspension systems of expensive cars. Sure, it'll cost about $200 per key but at least you won't have to spend that extra $1.85 on electricity per month. It'll only be about $1.75 in...

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