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by JP!
09 Feb 2024, 21:15
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6043092

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

thefarside wrote:
21 Dec 2023, 13:38
Unitek K-158. Possibly MX Blue based on
this post:
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/276232979152
I have one of these and it is MX Blue.
by JP!
08 Feb 2024, 00:33
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Help Dating a Silver Badge Model M
Replies: 13
Views: 5575

Re: Help Dating a Silver Badge Model M

rocco_16v wrote:
07 Feb 2024, 03:48
I did some more measuring the PCB measures 205mm x 50mm (surface area).
Thanks for the pictures. I have more to say about this board so stay tuned.
by JP!
05 Feb 2024, 20:37
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Help Dating a Silver Badge Model M
Replies: 13
Views: 5575

Re: Help Dating a Silver Badge Model M

Another really interesting find. It seems that the controller is quite atypical for a production Model M from 1985. 1987/88 Model M Controller: origcontroller.jpg 1985 GE Model M: IMG_8201.JPG @Rocco's 1985 Model M: What this heck is going on here? This PCB is quite a bit longer with space for a num...
by JP!
05 Feb 2024, 19:11
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Help Dating a Silver Badge Model M
Replies: 13
Views: 5575

Re: Help Dating a Silver Badge Model M

To make this model M keyboard usable as a daily driver, you could certainly substitute a replacement top and bottom case assembly from https://www.clickykeyboards.com/product/model-m-top-and-bottom-case-assembly-lexmark-led-overlay-2-elevator-feet-2-rubber-round-feet-4-screws/ or find other sources...
by JP!
05 Feb 2024, 05:28
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Help Dating a Silver Badge Model M
Replies: 13
Views: 5575

Re: Help Dating a Silver Badge Model M

I have to be honest I got over excited about it. I agree with you as both the features you pointed out were my first indicators on thinking the coating was not original in the first place. My initial goal was to remove the coating completely, but seeing another board with similar looks made me thin...
by JP!
05 Feb 2024, 00:02
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Help Dating a Silver Badge Model M
Replies: 13
Views: 5575

Re: Help Dating a Silver Badge Model M

Thank you for this! It makes me happy knowing that the black covering is potentially original. The black finish and the missing piece in the bottom case will be professionally repaired in the future. I will once again look inside the case for that date stamp in case I missed it. The only pictures I...
by JP!
19 Dec 2023, 07:33
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
Replies: 693
Views: 272748

Re: Alps Lubricant FOUND!

After much trial and error, I believe I have found the best solution for restoring Alps switches. Normally I would feed you guys some BS and recommend switching to buckling springs :evilgeek: Without much further ado, here is the next best thing short of a time machine: Think of this like a wax boil...
by JP!
27 Nov 2023, 18:25
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Heat inserts on Model M Barrel Plate?
Replies: 15
Views: 5258

Re: Heat inserts on Model M Barrel Plate?

That being said, there are a variety of threaded insert designs out there, most aren't melt insert. A self tapping insert would probably work best. That's an interesting option. I haven't seen these for plastic before but they do not look like a cost effective option. I just really like the idea of...
by JP!
27 Nov 2023, 18:12
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Heat inserts on Model M Barrel Plate?
Replies: 15
Views: 5258

Re: Heat inserts on Model M Barrel Plate?

This has been done before! I have yet to try it but would like to try it as I have spare parts and some cracked barrel plates I can use to experiment with.

See:
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by JP!
31 Oct 2023, 01:30
Forum: Gallery
Topic: G80-3049SFH
Replies: 8
Views: 6194

Re: G80-3049SFH

This is my first time seeing this. Definitely an interesting find!
by JP!
14 Jul 2023, 03:37
Forum: Gallery
Topic: CoolPenguin1's Collection.
Replies: 17
Views: 11543

Re: CoolPenguin1's Collection.

Cool collection so far ;) Hopefully we will get to see more as you add to it.
by JP!
03 Jul 2023, 17:02
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6043092

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

by JP!
01 Jun 2023, 03:59
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Keyboard Dad Joke
Replies: 18
Views: 10550

Re: Keyboard Dad Joke

thefarside wrote:
01 Jun 2023, 03:35
Membranes might be safer but don’t feel as good.
This is how you make them qwert and end up with sticky keys.
by JP!
01 Jun 2023, 03:29
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Keyboard Dad Joke
Replies: 18
Views: 10550

Re: Keyboard Dad Joke

thefarside wrote:
01 Jun 2023, 01:56
It’s so big and beautiful! Hard to CTRL myself :lol:
Be sure to use a membrane for protection otherwise you’ll end up with the clack.
by JP!
01 Jun 2023, 01:42
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Keyboard Dad Joke
Replies: 18
Views: 10550

Re: Keyboard Dad Joke

Muirium wrote:
31 May 2023, 19:59
I see you BAEby,
Shakin’ dat
Shifting to the left and right, such graceful "chord"ination!
by JP!
30 May 2023, 15:29
Forum: For sale
Topic: [Sold][EU-DE] Key Tronic Corp.19790
Replies: 5
Views: 2169

Re: [WTS/WTT][EU-DE] Key Tronic Corp.19790

pm'd
by JP!
29 May 2023, 22:34
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Micro Switch SW Keyboard Module
Replies: 11
Views: 1870

Re: Micro Switch SW Keyboard Module

I would certainly value it under $300 considering it is just the module and missing a few keys but what a great save and these early SW series switches are hard to come by these days

Considering inflation the 29.75 would have been much better spent in the stock market ;)

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by JP!
20 May 2023, 20:03
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Has the Mini-M replaced the need for an SSK?
Replies: 24
Views: 4778

Re: Has the Mini-M replaced the need for an SSK?

I would ask if they would ship the SSK for a few extra bucks rather than drive so far. This way you can experience the old and the new and If you choose to sell it you could do so at a modest price which would likely be a bargain compared with what these these often sell for. Utimately it should end...
by JP!
19 May 2023, 14:58
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model M 1390120 weight discrepancy?
Replies: 9
Views: 1705

Re: IBM Model M 1390120 weight discrepancy?

If you are not concerned about the weight difference, you can simply enjoy your keyboards. They are all still IBM Model M 1390120 keyboards, and they are all still great keyboards. "Beauty is truth, truth beauty,—that is all Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know." -Ode on a IBM Model M 1390120
by JP!
18 May 2023, 23:32
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Old IBM Model M serial numbers
Replies: 8
Views: 2045

Re: Old IBM Model M serial numbers

sharktastica wrote:
18 May 2023, 23:24
Looks like the folks at Greenock forgot the rest of the ID! For reference, he's some completed Model F IBM U.K. birth certs:
Indeed! Here is an example of my UK XT. Btw, both of my UK F's are the German variants.

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by JP!
18 May 2023, 23:15
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Old IBM Model M serial numbers
Replies: 8
Views: 2045

Re: Old IBM Model M serial numbers

Pulled from my database ;) , an early production Model F AT. I was wondering what this particular ID meant. I didn't believe it to be the 55th unit produced.
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by JP!
15 May 2023, 20:48
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Unicomp Mini M is available again.
Replies: 15
Views: 2403

Re: Unicomp Mini M is available again.

I recently ordered mine and it arrived within 2 days. Even with the price bump you do get an updated controller at least.
by JP!
30 Apr 2023, 05:24
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Version 100 of the MIT Lisp Machine software recovered
Replies: 1
Views: 3264

Re: Version 100 of the MIT Lisp Machine software recovered

What an interesting read. Thanks for sharing! "I worked with the restorationist/hacker and wrote this article about the release of a newly recovered copy of the MIT Lisp Machine, used through the 70s and 80s on cutting edge AI research. I used chatGPT to do final polish and incorporate notes, felt v...
by JP!
25 Apr 2023, 23:51
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Hooleon corp.
Replies: 5
Views: 3277

Re: Hooleon corp.

I just picked up this Hooleon key cap from a seller on eBay. hoolean.jpg Searching this number online I found this old advertisement: "A common problem with terminal keyboards is that the characters on the keys do not reflect what the keys actually do. Inexpensive stick-on labels quickly wear off. O...
by JP!
19 Apr 2023, 16:04
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM 6787 Typewriter - (capacitive) Buckling Spring
Replies: 15
Views: 2153

Re: IBM 6787 Typewriter - (capacitive) Buckling Spring

kmnov2017 wrote:
19 Apr 2023, 15:45
Thats an example with a model F type keyboard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IemSc--XKA
I believe there were 3 typewriter models with F type keyboards.
They are pretty obscure but the 65, 85, and 95 had the Model F assemblies.
by JP!
17 Apr 2023, 18:51
Forum: Gallery
Topic: A few vintage things
Replies: 7
Views: 6249

Re: A few vintage things

I recently spotted something neat on eBay I figured I would share. It is the completed keyboard encoder board, the very same as mine. It is fitted into a nice metal framed housing and has the Heep test module installed which functions as an led display to test the keyboard ouput in the absense of a ...
by JP!
10 Apr 2023, 16:29
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Starting a model F XT restoration. Replacement key suggestions?
Replies: 3
Views: 2803

Re: Starting a model F XT restoration. Replacement key suggestions?

If you ever want fresh cork pads look up "Mintcraft Cork Pads" or buy a punch and make your own. I do have a parts XT buried in storage but I'm not sure what keys are missing. It will be a while but I'll try and dig it out one of these days. If you manage to find it before I can reply back, please u...
by JP!
31 Mar 2023, 23:20
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What's your piece of keyboard unobanium?
Replies: 128
Views: 179984

Re: What's your piece of keyboard unobanium?

The two on my list: IBM Model M 1397000 (they seem to have all vanished) IBM Model M industrial SSK ̶I̶B̶M̶ ̶M̶o̶d̶e̶l̶ ̶M̶ ̶1̶3̶9̶7̶0̶0̶0̶ Well, I can cross that off my list. Interesting how it happened, believing I would never find one I jumped on a Lexmark 1369986, so of course two months later ...
by JP!
22 Mar 2023, 14:58
Forum: Workshop
Topic: ESSK - Enhanced FSSK PCB.
Replies: 37
Views: 46145

Re: ESSK - Enhanced FSSK PCB.

If this design works out, count me in for a PCB.
by JP!
21 Mar 2023, 02:18
Forum: Gallery
Topic: A few vintage things
Replies: 7
Views: 6249

Re: A few vintage things

I just unsealed the last box (time capsule) to discover this Heathkit ET-3100 Electronic Design Experimenter.

Here is one of these fully completed:
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