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by Rayndalf
23 Feb 2024, 21:59
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: ALPS/ALPS-like switch weaknesses
Replies: 31
Views: 24306

Re: ALPS/ALPS-like switch weaknesses

SKCM/SKCL are very easy to open with the right technique. You don't even need to desolder the board, you can open the switches in the plate.
by Rayndalf
19 Nov 2023, 03:22
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: The mystery of DT's new owner - SOLVED
Replies: 315
Views: 9563611

Re: The mystery of DT's new owner - SOLVED

Sometimes people join the Discord asking about why forum registration doesn't work (with Gmail domains). That's been a long running problem I'd really like to see fixed.
by Rayndalf
13 Nov 2023, 23:57
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Replies: 70
Views: 114112

Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database

Yeah. The Model F is a very polite feeling switch. Beamsprings are shockingly gentle compared to what someone might expect based on their reputation too. They have nice tactility. But it's not overbearing or extremely pronounced. The idea that MOST TACTILIEST = good is new and mainly born out of peo...
by Rayndalf
26 Aug 2023, 08:48
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: The mystery of DT's new owner - SOLVED
Replies: 315
Views: 9563611

Re: The mystery of DT's new owner - SOLVED

AFAIK it was quite a bit more than 4 digits. Not that you can easily put a price on a community in the first place. Hell the DT Discord server seems to get more traffic than the DT forums proper. And that's a shame. Discord is a nightmare to search and it all exists at the whim of a somewhat caprici...
by Rayndalf
12 Apr 2023, 05:24
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3277 beamspring keyboard
Replies: 27
Views: 11225

Re: IBM 3277 beamspring keyboard

Didn't you get a 5251 from another community member for a very good price then you slagged them after the case got damaged in shipping even though they were shipping you a replacement case? And after all that you were looking to sell it before you even got the replacement case... Crazy enough I had ...
by Rayndalf
15 Mar 2023, 03:59
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Noob question re G80-1800
Replies: 12
Views: 7693

Re: Noob question re G80-1800

When you swap PCBs in a G81 for one that used MX switches usually all you're keeping is the case and keycaps. Later MY boards use keycaps that have built in stabilizers and won't work with MX stabilizers. As for PCBs there are many options out there but personally I think the E80-1800 is the best op...
by Rayndalf
16 Jul 2022, 22:32
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Could anyone please identify this keyboard?
Replies: 3
Views: 931

Re: Could anyone please identify this keyboard?

IIRC it isn't for sale. 999 RMB on Xianyu means it's a "flex post" and not something they actually intend to sell.
by Rayndalf
19 Jun 2022, 22:56
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Custom Vintage keyboard METAL shell
Replies: 99
Views: 16607

Re: Custom Vintage keyboard METAL shell

fbblovezl wrote:
19 Jun 2022, 16:04
Wazrach wrote:
18 Jun 2022, 20:13
This is really, really cool. Will you be doing Model F XT or AT shells?
I can't make the shell of XT because there are already 5291. I can make the metal shell of model f at
5291s aren't metal though.
And they break :cry:
by Rayndalf
12 Apr 2022, 04:51
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Kin80: controller for Kinesis keyboards with mechanical F-row
Replies: 2
Views: 1236

Re: Kin80: controller for Kinesis keyboards with mechanical F-row

Excited to see the KinBP.
The reliance on expensive microcontrollers has held me back from modding a couple of my boards.
by Rayndalf
12 Apr 2022, 04:35
Forum: For sale
Topic: WTS - 4704 Kishsaver - IBM mini beam
Replies: 10
Views: 2332

Re: WTS - 4704 Kishsaver - IBM mini beam

Do you expect serious offers when you can't even be bothered to share photos of the boards you're selling?

If I didn't know better I'd think you wanted your inbox flooded with offers of "tree fiddy".

Which beamer are you selling, a numpadless 3278? The smaller data entry model of the 5251?
by Rayndalf
04 Apr 2022, 05:16
Forum: Mice & other input devices
Topic: Soarer's Equivalent for Mice?
Replies: 7
Views: 18864

Re: Soarer's Equivalent for Mice?

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=24619&p=474561&hilit=Alps#p474561
TMK/QMK has the code for serial micebas well as PS/2.
by Rayndalf
03 Mar 2022, 03:30
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Custom Vintage keyboard METAL shell
Replies: 99
Views: 16607

Re: Custom Vintage keyboard METAL shell

Muirium wrote:
25 Feb 2022, 20:38
Big Foot just got stomped. :O
Yeah. It looks like a Bigfootless.
It's Bigfoot height without feet. Incredible.
by Rayndalf
22 Feb 2022, 23:32
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: PLEASE HELP "DIGILAB 750 BIOLAB" keyboard still not working
Replies: 9
Views: 1991

Re: PLEASE HELP "DIGILAB 750 BIOLAB" keyboard still not working

TMK is another options for converting XT. Has instructions for building your own that apply to both TMK and Soarer's.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103648.0
by Rayndalf
15 Feb 2022, 04:55
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Total Destruction Suggestions Requested
Replies: 67
Views: 8244

Re: Total Destruction Suggestions Requested

The moral high road would be to send it back to the seller at your expense. Your conscience will be clear, and they'll most likely resell it to someone else, rather than it getting destroyed. edit: ...and you should include a note saying you just couldn't destroy it. Seller sends wrong item and doe...
by Rayndalf
06 Feb 2022, 03:11
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: M-like?
Replies: 39
Views: 9940

Re: M-like?

Take a look at the FeXT project. You can swap flippers and springs from an F into an M assembly with a custom PCB and controller and get a F that looks like an M.
by Rayndalf
01 Feb 2022, 05:45
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Got the wrong orihalcon's DIN to USB converter
Replies: 16
Views: 8028

Re: Got the wrong orihalcon's DIN to USB converter

Arto wrote:
26 Jan 2022, 19:03
of course the guy doesn't hava a care in the world for his customers, so a return isn't an option.
I'd escalate with Ebay. You shouldn't pay such a premium then have to figure out a work around anyway.
by Rayndalf
01 Feb 2022, 03:40
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Silicone dome switches? Need help IDing
Replies: 8
Views: 3346

Re: Silicone dome switches? Need help IDing

This thing got a bit crushed in postage (most of the numrow switches are crushed) then I fried it on US power.

So... well if you need switches I have some.
by Rayndalf
01 Feb 2022, 03:21
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Silicone dome switches? Need help IDing
Replies: 8
Views: 3346

Re: Silicone dome switches? Need help IDing

I'll see what I have. I have a couple scrap boards that would love to help.
by Rayndalf
28 Jan 2022, 01:33
Forum: Mice & other input devices
Topic: Best mechanical mouse you can recommend!
Replies: 72
Views: 122261

Re: Best mechanical mouse you can recommend!

There is no such thing as a non-mechanical mouse. Certainly not in the sense that people are missing out on a golden age of “good” mice which came before. There is no 80s IBM Model F of mice compared to the domes over membrane of (not even) today. There is no scourge of chiclet mice. They’re honest...
by Rayndalf
24 Jan 2022, 14:25
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Best practice for removing alps
Replies: 9
Views: 4429

Re: Best practice for removing alps

These switches are much easier to remove Once the PCB has been removed.

Since you can squeeze the latches and press them out by hand. Removing from the top will always be challenging and if you're relying on clamping force instead of just squeezing the latches it'll be pretty brutal.
by Rayndalf
14 Dec 2021, 06:04
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Leather keycap for FILCO Miinlar
Replies: 5
Views: 4113

Re: Leather keycap for FILCO Miinlar

Those look really nice. As far as durability is concerned it won't be the best, but compared to some other keyset there (like the TEX ADA set on your other board) it'll do reasonably well. I've had good luck with laser etched PBT, but lasered black POM often grabs dirt and the white legends turn bro...
by Rayndalf
12 Nov 2021, 01:14
Forum: For sale
Topic: (EU-NL) 10 NeXT Keyboard's with feet-Make offers in comments!
Replies: 82
Views: 17477

Re: (EU-NL) 10 NeXT Keyboard's with feet-Make offers in comments!

dorkvader wrote:
12 Nov 2021, 00:42
@seller I think I'm past raoulduke-esq's max bid. Please add me to the OP.

For reference it's 5,27 euro for ABP151430

TYVM
I'll offer 5,29 euros for ABP151430
by Rayndalf
26 Oct 2021, 00:07
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Topre Ivory or Black/Black?
Replies: 22
Views: 4410

Re: Topre Ivory or Black/Black?

Embrace chaos and pick up an old JP Realforce on Yahoo auctions.

Yeah, you'll have to proxy it, but even with those fees it'll be cheaper and give you more keys.
by Rayndalf
22 Oct 2021, 02:36
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Fixing IBM Model F AT "WEIRD" SPACEBAR
Replies: 10
Views: 2893

Re: Fixing IBM Model F AT "WEIRD" SPACEBAR

They got so much mileage out of the Datamaster/5291/F XT assembly and wanted to have more options for later boards using the AT PCB. I don't think they expected to adopt the M so soon after the F AT.
by Rayndalf
18 Oct 2021, 12:37
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Mods complete, would like to introduce my Mini M. I named it "mPossible" (aka the Death Star), can you tell me why?
Replies: 26
Views: 5169

Re: Mods complete, would like to introduce you to my Mini M. I named it "mPossible", can you tell me why?

I think the caps came from a board with a curved backplate (which is why the profile fits so well).
I guess you could hollow out the caps and fit them onto 2 piece stems.

But then the bottom row would require extensive barrel plate modification.
by Rayndalf
17 Oct 2021, 01:59
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Siemens S 22759 keyboard - Siemens STB 21 switche
Replies: 7
Views: 2410

Re: Siemens S 22759 keyboard - Siemens STB 21 switche

So those are Siemens switches! I have a couple control panels that use the same switches + type of caps. Got them from some cool guy on Reddit who saved them from getting scrapped with the rest of the systems. I really need to actually do something with them. The caps and switches are surprisingly n...
by Rayndalf
13 Oct 2021, 21:57
Forum: Workshop
Topic: How do I fit three stabilizers on a PCB?
Replies: 9
Views: 6630

Re: How do I fit three stabilizers on a PCB?

Kinesis Advantages use 2u thumb keys without any stabilizers and they work without issue. So no shame in leaving out stabs. Oh! Thanks! That's interesting to know. How do they behave compared to stabilized keys when pressed at an angle/on the side/etc The PCB of my particular Kinesis (Model 130 tha...
by Rayndalf
13 Oct 2021, 02:40
Forum: Workshop
Topic: How do I fit three stabilizers on a PCB?
Replies: 9
Views: 6630

Re: How do I fit three stabilizers on a PCB?

Kinesis Advantages use 2u thumb keys without any stabilizers and they work without issue.

So no shame in leaving out stabs.

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