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Re: [WTS] IBM 3277 MS-SW Mint Condition
Those are replacements available from a seller on eBay. I bought a set myself as I had a board missing a key.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Vintage-Hone ... 4304033876
- 03 Jan 2021, 16:56
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Old beamspring photo thread
- Replies: 86
- Views: 10328
- 31 Dec 2020, 16:29
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
- Replies: 226
- Views: 15553
Re: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
If the last one works even better it shall be known as the "NeKtar of the Gods".
- 31 Dec 2020, 16:11
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Damonskv's collection
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2731
- 31 Dec 2020, 03:09
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 24339
- Views: 2197747
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Too late...it's gone nowdigital_matthew wrote: ↑31 Dec 2020, 02:56Would pull the trigger, but no free shipping is a deal breaker. (Seriously though, charging for shipping?)

- 30 Dec 2020, 23:59
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 24339
- Views: 2197747
- 30 Dec 2020, 23:56
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 24339
- Views: 2197747
- 29 Dec 2020, 22:54
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Old beamspring photo thread
- Replies: 86
- Views: 10328
Re: Old beamspring photo thread
No, I was talking about the 4979. Those 4978 keyboards are as common as dirt. They're a dime a dozen. My grandmother used to give them out as Christmas stocking stuffers. (...that might be a slight exaggeration :mrgreen:) Here's an even more rare IBM terminal, predecessor to the 2260 (also not beam...
- 29 Dec 2020, 21:29
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Old beamspring photo thread
- Replies: 86
- Views: 10328
Re: Old beamspring photo thread
The IBM 4979 is just as cute and is beam spring. IBM terminals.jpg I've never actually seen any photos of it other than in IBM ads, so there's no chance of finding one of those either. You mean like this one? 4978.jpg or 1nNqdMuP15E or this one: https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?t=16725
- 29 Dec 2020, 16:19
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: My new keyboard came in!
- Replies: 69
- Views: 3188
Re: My new keyboard came in!
[Edit]
At first I thought it was IBM 3741 or 3742 Data Station replacement keyboard module. Punch-card era is a telling clue. On second thought it's more likely to be a 3277 like someone else mentioned.
https://vintagecomputer.ca/ibm-3277-terminal/
At first I thought it was IBM 3741 or 3742 Data Station replacement keyboard module. Punch-card era is a telling clue. On second thought it's more likely to be a 3277 like someone else mentioned.
https://vintagecomputer.ca/ibm-3277-terminal/
- 27 Dec 2020, 19:18
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: What are your keyboard projects for 2021?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 2120
Re: What are your keyboard projects for 2021?
hellothere wrote: ↑27 Dec 2020, 16:30* I will learn long-distance mind control so I can make someone send me a Beamspring.



- 27 Dec 2020, 18:11
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 24339
- Views: 2197747
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Pretty common with Lexmark refurbed units. This even happened with refurbed F122's.
- 27 Dec 2020, 16:28
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Y'all might hate me, but here's my problem ...
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1493
Re: Y'all might hate me, but here's my problem ...
Just don't go too far off the deep end. 100+ keyboards is not pretty.
I have a lot of favorites but obviously could let go of a few.

- 08 Dec 2020, 19:28
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 24339
- Views: 2197747
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Not mine but I do have one from the same seller but it is not in as good a condition as the current one listed.
- 08 Dec 2020, 16:35
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 24339
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Re: Great/Interesting Finds
One member here did convert one of these!cakeanalytics wrote: ↑08 Dec 2020, 16:30Converting one of these would probably be a major project
Still, very cool.
- 08 Dec 2020, 16:18
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 24339
- Views: 2197747
- 19 Nov 2020, 02:39
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: ITT Courier 110169 Hall Effect Keyboard USB Conversion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 641
Re: ITT Courier 110169 Hall Effect Keyboard USB Conversion
Stunning work. I definitely found this informative.
- 29 Oct 2020, 18:46
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Old beamspring photo thread
- Replies: 86
- Views: 10328
- 29 Oct 2020, 14:16
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 24339
- Views: 2197747
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Honeywell-Computer-Terminal-w-Hall-Effect-Keyboard-4B3E-switches/283938174328?hash=item421c08b578:g:2VoAAOSwhuRfAe6v As 30 watchers already, I guess it's an overpriced listing. https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-IBM-5642852-Bigfoot-Keyboard-Terminal-Keyboard-Augu...
- 25 Oct 2020, 13:52
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 24339
- Views: 2197747
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
12X more than I paid for mine. I think we can all agree these are not worth $3600 but certainly a bit more than they were last year. Just a classic bidding war. I wonder if the buyer actually pays. I guess we wait and see if this gets relisted.
- 25 Oct 2020, 13:06
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 24339
- Views: 2197747
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
I recall an F77 with Greek legends selling for $3750 or some similar figure as a BIN. Definitely a lot more F107's floating around but of course the one that sold recently was a prime, unmolested example. I see this as someone raising their hand at an auction and never lowering it. Someone with deep...
- 25 Oct 2020, 02:14
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 24339
- Views: 2197747
- 22 Oct 2020, 03:32
- Forum: Want to buy
- Topic: [WTB] IBM Pingmaster
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1089
Re: [WTB] IBM Pingmaster
Unfortunately I already sold one this year but here is one up for auction.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-6112 ... SwXk5fkMaL
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-6112 ... SwXk5fkMaL
- 20 Oct 2020, 18:37
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 24339
- Views: 2197747
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Never seen a black badged Model M before https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-Model-M-mechanic-keyboard-clicky-1397735-07-30-92-F2-5-pin-connector/164452958656? Wiki says there should be no badge; possibly added aftermarket. https://deskthority.net/wiki/IBM_part_numbers Ah the mysterious p/n 139773...
- 20 Oct 2020, 05:04
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 24339
- Views: 2197747
- 20 Oct 2020, 04:26
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: NEC DT-KCD2000C Type A
- Replies: 7
- Views: 493
Re: NEC DT-KCD2000C Type A
Nice find. Interesting switches and truly a work of art.
- 20 Oct 2020, 04:15
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: Suggestions for a plain, but heavy-duty mouse ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 576
Re: Suggestions for a plain, but heavy-duty mouse ?
I've been using my Steel Series Sensei Raw for the 5+ years and no issues. My Razor Death Adder didn't last more than a year.
- 17 Oct 2020, 02:20
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: Measurement Systems 3" Trackball and RAM Optical Instrumentation Controller
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1555
Re: Measurement Systems 3" Trackball and RAM Optical Instrumentation Controller
The bearings should be replaceable/serviceable but they were screwed down tight (and I don't have a screwdriver big enough to rotate that tight without damaging it). The bearings will pop right out on their own sort of. No need to unscrew anything. If you rub a ball bearing a while it will loosen u...
- 16 Oct 2020, 20:11
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: Measurement Systems 3" Trackball and RAM Optical Instrumentation Controller
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1555
Re: Measurement Systems 3" Trackball and RAM Optical Instrumentation Controller
My trackball just arrived. It is so comically large in person though. My hands are minuscule in comparison. I tried getting the bearings freed up (5/6 so far) and will clean the ball with some isopropyl alcohol. A bit of cleaning, new bearings and fresh grease this thing should be decently smooth. N...