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I prefer my keyboards propped at a pretty high angle like the original model M with the feet flipped out and using my F77 flat on my desk is killing my wrists. I placed an order for keyboard feet / bumpers in the shop but the list of options is kinda confusing and it's unclear if what I ordered ("2...

Both of my keyboards came, only had time to assemble the compact one for now. compact_77.jpg layout.png Thanks in no small part to the amazing QC of Joe, and me looking through the videos in advance. I just had a single key with a buzz, fixed it right up, did not have to remove and re-attach nor use...

I didn't move any springs over -- and for one reason: they're very different in terms of weighting. You can even feel it when handling individual springs outside the keyboard: the Ellipse ones definitely seem to have a lower spring constant. The Ellipse Model F has quite a low actuation force! The ...

My keyboards are en route, extremely excited but a lot to catch up on. I for one feel it was clearly communicated that it would not be a turn-key product, and that some work (and hence, learning) was needed in order to have a flawless experience. Hopefully the number of dissatisfied customers will b...

Did anyone try transplanting their flipper+spring assemblies from XT F or similar keyboards into their modern versions? As i understand it it should be possible. Might give it that extra bit of feel and sound for those still preferring the vintage stuff.

What are we going to do about it I guess? We will just wait and in the mail will be a keyboard at some point in time in the future. I guess if you really want to find out, just spend more money to buy the Ellipse book. Well, i for one am loving the drawn-out schedule, ... Uhm.. you misattributed th...

What are we going to do about it I guess? We will just wait and in the mail will be a keyboard at some point in time in the future. I guess if you really want to find out, just spend more money to buy the Ellipse book. Well, i for one am loving the drawn-out schedule, i wish the guy would chime in ...

Regarding Pg Up and Pg Dn, interestingly my 1391472 from 1987 has a half space between Pg and Up and no space between Pg and Dn. Probably best to go with ryvnf's recommendation of no spaces. I took a look at my old Model F(pictured in another thread here) and it too has a half space before Up and n...

...and any last minute additions are welcome. I do feel i'm being a bit spoiled here, but being a mac user with two keyboards on order, it would be real neat if the legends for the Mac Command key would be "cmd ⌘" and alt would be: alt ⌥ https://cdn1.tekrevue.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/command-...

I'm thinking a visual configurator tool'd do the trick, where everyone could input exactly what they want(choosing from the myriad of keys in the 'system' as of now. This could also allow for mods & personal variations on iso & ansi layouts, and it would naturally all be continually customizable for...

sure yac feel free to pay for the cost of the keyboard minus $100 using the store item "$1 increments." Please do pay the separate shipping though. No need to twist my arm, Joe, i'm getting another complete keyboard w/ shipping. Alu one this time. After Early bird is done, i'm up for trying to mach...

Cool Ellipse, it's what i thought as well. Can i add to my order basically a complete keyboard, minus the case, in order to transplant it into my Model F? Also, re the springs, this reminds me of attempts in the past to replicate certain tubes and transformers. It invariably shows they are unable to...

I've been thinking of ordering an extra set to cap my original model f to make it appear same as i have mapped it, but that means some odd prints on various shaped keys. Wonder if it is possible to mix/match any print with any size key? Come to think of it, maybe the best thing would be to retrofit ...

The classic cases have short length of wire inside the case and the USB cable has a metal P clip for strain relief like the originals. The controller is more recessed than the original F62/F77 (mostly underneath the bottom inner assembly) to allow the micro USB connector to fit in the case without ...

I hope the usb connector on the mini xwhatsits are more durable than the full size xwhatsits. I managed to break two of those boards. This is what i worry about, my IBM Model F despite having a broken rubber bushing is soldiering through its fourth decade of flawless service, as is its cable, still...

That, and Chyros happens to be a huge Model F fan from what i've gathered from his vids. If he likes it, chances are the rest of us will, too. I pretty much know i'm going to love it!

The key factory has returned from the holiday break and will now start working on the PBT key tolerances. The keys need to be a little smaller coming out of the mold so they need to adjust and test the molds. They are experimenting with the PBT color mixing to get the right colors. The factory is r...

It might, but if i were you i'd try to find some thin anti-skid feet at a craft store or possibly the hardware store. Even the slightest hint of movement is jarring.

Come to think of it, maybe tap some holes in the bottom of the keyboard, drill holes in the desk and bolt that sucker from below.

Very nice to hear, but not unexpected. Just as the Japanese metallurgists reign supreme in fine cutlery and swordsmithing, they reign supreme in this the most noble of arts, springsmithing. A wire forged by skilled grandmasters in the kiln built by their great grandfathers. The wire is of such incre...

At the risk of going slightly OT, what are the specs of your foam? I'll give the forum search a go just in case you've made a thread on it. I'm still on my original foam(barely used keyboard, unlike many Fs), and the keyfeel is great to me, but then again, it is the only F i can recall typing on. Th...

Aha, so harder is not neccesarily better then, because i too am after that "warm and fuzzy" feeling.

Good old brass then, should be cheap, and easy to find in a suitable thickness. Glad you guys talked some sense into me.

So, i've thought about maybe having a go at throwing a keyboard together while i wait for Ellipse's new F. My first idea was to try to find something used for not too much money, but then my DIY gene(i usually dabble in amps, dacs) kicked in and i started looking at the parts needed and it doesnt se...

Ah, but the beauty and true ergonomic advantage of the Model F is that as typing speed goes up you stop bottoming out as much. Your nerves become accustomed to detecting the buckling of the spring and this becomes the feedback signal to your brain which tells you that a keypress is complete and that...

Awesome strah, it was me being slow as suspected. Hoping the dark grey is super dark, putting in order now.

So, no chance for black on black? Lack of contrast is no biggie for me(barely legible is fine), i mostly type without looking but do occasionally glance on seldom used keys, so i'm a bit afraid to go with an all blank keyset, yet really dig black keys. Or i'm slow and the option is in the store and ...

I think we can look at this like any other group buy, albeit one that has attracted a considerable amount of attention. But in the end everything is up to Ellipse. It's his project, and we as a community can ask for things but i don't think we should feel we have any real sway in matters.

I don't see why not, there should be plenty of room. I don't see why you'd want to however, hear a thud after every delightful musical ping, but to each his own.

I am still sourcing the special spring material identified by the material analysis lab. It is an old standard that is no longer as widely available in such a small diameter but will hopefully have good news from some wire manufacturers this week. So, not 5160 then i guess. The mystery of the sprin...

Try wrapping the whole bottom in aluminium foil which you connect to usb ground. I'm leaning towards RFI.

Elrick, i can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not. This is deskthority after all.

My money is on 5160 Spring Steel, IBM knew their metallurgy and nothing but the best was good enough.