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by purdobol
15 Jul 2021, 17:49
Forum: Workshop
Topic: olivetti typewriter keyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 4386

Re: olivetti typewriter keyboard

al.c wrote:
15 Jul 2021, 17:30
one more (probably stupid) question though: do i need to connect the controller's power and gnd pins to the keyboard as well..?
Power no. Connecting ground to lets say metal case is good practice but not mandatory. It'll work fine without it.
by purdobol
14 Jul 2021, 17:25
Forum: Workshop
Topic: olivetti typewriter keyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 4386

Re: olivetti typewriter keyboard

Good job. But it's not finished yet :P Now you need to rearrange the info above into table like this: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 r1 n9 -- NUMLK SCRLK PRTSC F12 F10 F9 F2 F3 ESC F1 F6 F7 F4 F5 r2 n/ n8 -- PAUSE PGUP BSP F11 a0 a2 a3 < a1 a7 F8 a4 a6 r3 n* n7 -- -- PGDN ' ´ O -- -- § -- a8...
by purdobol
13 Jul 2021, 18:42
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What's your piece of keyboard unobanium?
Replies: 128
Views: 179993

Re: What's your piece of keyboard unobanium?

Yep like this one.
156$ shipping though :)

Locally I've found Canon AP 800 with SMKs. So there's hope one with Alps will pop up eventually.
by purdobol
13 Jul 2021, 06:27
Forum: Workshop
Topic: olivetti typewriter keyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 4386

Re: olivetti typewriter keyboard

Ok I think I know what's going on here. Why trace from pin 5 continues after "...." and "ctrl" key? It goes all the way under "R" and "4". Does the "R" switch bridges pin 5 and pin 33 permanently? If that's the case they're the same. Same configuration of pads is under "M" and that circle by the ent...
by purdobol
12 Jul 2021, 22:38
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: The mystery of DT's new owner - SOLVED
Replies: 315
Views: 9563622

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

ifohancroft wrote:
12 Jul 2021, 21:11
1. Did the AMA already happen? I just found out that it did already happen. Here is the post about it, it contains an audio recording as well: viewtopic.php?f=17&t=25948
Thanks!
by purdobol
12 Jul 2021, 22:37
Forum: Workshop
Topic: olivetti typewriter keyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 4386

Re: olivetti typewriter keyboard

hey, thanks for helping me out! you're right, the u's lower leg should be pin 31 instead of 30! there are probably some more errors, i thought i'd iron them out as i go. No problem. Always glad to help. I've tried to make sense of the matrix with pins you provided. Row by row and I'm stuck on T. So...
by purdobol
12 Jul 2021, 11:58
Forum: Workshop
Topic: olivetti typewriter keyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 4386

Re: olivetti typewriter keyboard

Put a picture with corresponding pin numbers in the circle please. https://abload.de/img/kb-pcb_ubjo4.png Will try to simplify it for you :) P.S. Check again if spacebar and U key are correct. They have the same values. i find it extremely confusing to say the least! some pins are attached to both r...
by purdobol
11 Jul 2021, 10:28
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What's your piece of keyboard unobanium?
Replies: 128
Views: 179993

Re: What's your piece of keyboard unobanium?

Considering vintage prices nowadays, every board with somewhat interesting switch is unobtanium. Lets just say I'm glad I was able to start early enough to be able to try out as many switches as I did :lol: The four in particular I probably never stop looking for are: 1. Alps SKFF board. Rare as hel...
by purdobol
10 Jul 2021, 21:04
Forum: Workshop
Topic: olivetti typewriter keyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 4386

Re: olivetti typewriter keyboard

You have to figure out the matrix. 40 pin connector suggests it's bare bones keyboard without any ICs (but check anyway).

viewtopic.php?t=7
by purdobol
08 Jul 2021, 18:26
Forum: News
Topic: Stuff you just bought
Replies: 2096
Views: 745784

Re: Stuff you just bought

hellothere wrote:
08 Jul 2021, 18:16
I've bought this:
Spoiler:
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IBM 5576-001 Alps Plate Spring
Shipping might take some time, though. It's my "white whale" keyboard.
Great choice!
Shame those boards are so expensive and hard to buy in "western" market.
by purdobol
08 Jul 2021, 11:39
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Olympia ES 100
Replies: 0
Views: 1727

Olympia ES 100

Couldn't resist and bought another one. Might as well document it for the wiki, before taking it apart. https://abload.de/img/img_20210708_111346lbjb0.jpg https://abload.de/img/img_20210708_111430s3jm0.jpg https://abload.de/img/img_20210708_111418zxj71.jpg https://abload.de/img/img_20210708_111407jl...
by purdobol
07 Jul 2021, 13:51
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: £ symbol macro QMK / VIA
Replies: 3
Views: 1684

Re: £ symbol macro QMK / VIA

You can look into unicode support for QMK.
https://docs.qmk.fm/#/feature_unicode
by purdobol
07 Jul 2021, 00:10
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: The mystery of DT's new owner - SOLVED
Replies: 315
Views: 9563622

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

Oh wow. First hearing that forum was sold. Is there any summary of the AMA available to read?
Hope this site will not end up like freenode...
by purdobol
04 Jul 2021, 01:32
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Longterm Daily Drivers
Replies: 146
Views: 31325

Re: Longterm Daily Drivers

My keyboard of choice hasn't changed since I've stumbled upon marqs. First typewriter conversion was from Olympia ES 100. Used daily from 09 Feb 2018 till 14 Dec 2019. So almost 2 years. And this one took a beating since I did game on it a lot. To the point the E key crapped out at one point and sta...
by purdobol
02 Aug 2020, 22:03
Forum: For sale
Topic: Olympia ES100 module
Replies: 4
Views: 2247

Re: Olympia ES100 module

Analyzer bought.
So not for sale anymore.

Cheers
by purdobol
18 Jun 2020, 11:27
Forum: For sale
Topic: Olympia ES100 module
Replies: 4
Views: 2247

Olympia ES100 module

Hi there. For sale keyboard module from Olympia ES 100 typewriter. Partially restored. Switchplate and the rest of metal parts sanded and repainted. Switches are Marquardt Butterfly's. Left untouched. I personally like them better lubed with ptfe (spray version), but in this case they're not so pot...
by purdobol
02 Jun 2020, 10:09
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How did you find your internet nickname?
Replies: 61
Views: 101538

Re: How did you found your internet nickname?

Purdo comes from "pierdzieć" which means farting. Bol comes from "jabol" which is cheap wine sold in carton boxes.
It's a long story...
by purdobol
24 May 2020, 13:31
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Chicony 5182 not working, can it be fixed?
Replies: 11
Views: 3281

Re: Chicony 5182 not working, can it be fixed?

At this point it's going to be hard to pinpoint what's wrong with the board. Still think that main IC got fried or at least some part of it. And testing ICs is beyond my capabilities and knowledge. I guess one way of checking it would be seeing what's the output in logic analyzer. But again I'm to s...
by purdobol
23 May 2020, 20:32
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Chicony 5182 not working, can it be fixed?
Replies: 11
Views: 3281

Re: Chicony 5182 not working, can it be fixed?

Ok so both ICs have proper voltage which is a good sign.
Did you connect the clock and data lines to check the keyboard (in either configuration)?
I presume the XT/AT switch is set properly to AT :)
by purdobol
23 May 2020, 17:53
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Chicony 5182 not working, can it be fixed?
Replies: 11
Views: 3281

Re: Chicony 5182 not working, can it be fixed?

Don't give up that easily :) Search for the datasheet of the other IC (the one closest to cable) and figure out where the voltage goes. If you have the datasheet of the main IC check the leg that's bent. What's it for? After that connect the board properly and check voltages on both ICs. If there's ...
by purdobol
23 May 2020, 17:25
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Chicony 5182 not working, can it be fixed?
Replies: 11
Views: 3281

Re: Chicony 5182 not working, can it be fixed?

You can search for a data sheet of the closest IC. And check which leg is 5V. Then trace it back to the cable pin. Then you'll have ground and voltage sorted out. With clock and data pins you can experiment without worrying of damaging anything. Problem is, the damage could be already done. Wrongly ...
by purdobol
23 May 2020, 10:59
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Chicony 5182 not working, can it be fixed?
Replies: 11
Views: 3281

Re: Chicony 5182 not working, can it be fixed?

What's the source of replacement cable? Is it from another 5182?
First thing to check is that the keyboard is actually properly connected.
There's a picture on wiki of 5181, and the pinout goes like this: Clock, Data, Voltage, Ground.
by purdobol
22 May 2020, 13:47
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB][EU-AT] ISO Alps Keycaps + Stabilizers
Replies: 15
Views: 3757

Re: [WTB][EU-AT] ISO Alps Keycaps + Stabilizers

I have something like this lying around. https://abload.de/img/20200522_133320klk55.jpg https://abload.de/img/20200522_133332zjks3.jpg https://abload.de/img/20200522_133747lmkfi.jpg Trouble is... no clue what it's worth :) Caps are in good condition, except end key witch has ink dot on it. Switches ...
by purdobol
06 Apr 2020, 20:15
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Help making a Soarer's controller with a ProMicro
Replies: 13
Views: 3950

Re: Help making a Soarer's controller with a ProMicro

They're finicky when it comes to flashing. It's good you're familiar with linux though. Since it's way easier to do it on that os. All necessary steps are here: https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?t=8448 I do it this way: 1. Pro Micro connected to check the device name in terminal. 2. Disconnect t...
by purdobol
20 Mar 2020, 13:07
Forum: Workshop
Topic: ES 110 conversion
Replies: 10
Views: 3922

Re: ES 110 conversion

This is fantastic! Great work! Sitting here looking over to my old Facit. Thinking i better keep it as a typewriter, but this would be fun to try out tho Most likely it can be done non-invasively. Depends on the model of course. But if the keyboard module itself is bare bones (no integrated circuit...
by purdobol
19 Feb 2020, 17:07
Forum: Want to trade
Topic: [EU][WTT] Magnavox for F122
Replies: 4
Views: 4333

Re: [EU][WTT] Magnavox for F122

Sold
by purdobol
19 Feb 2020, 13:42
Forum: For sale
Topic: [EU] Cherry G80-1501 HAD
Replies: 4
Views: 2582

Re: [EU] Cherry G80-1501 HAD

Sold
by purdobol
17 Feb 2020, 09:27
Forum: Want to trade
Topic: [EU][WTT] Magnavox for F122
Replies: 4
Views: 4333

Re: [EU][WTT] Magnavox for F122

No longer reserved. Board still available.
Lots of people asking how much, so for those curious.
Willing to sell it for 200$ + shipping.
by purdobol
15 Feb 2020, 09:56
Forum: Want to trade
Topic: [EU][WTT] Magnavox for F122
Replies: 4
Views: 4333

Re: [EU][WTT] Magnavox for F122

Reserved till end of the month.
by purdobol
03 Feb 2020, 10:07
Forum: For sale
Topic: [EU] Cherry G80-1501 HAD
Replies: 4
Views: 2582

Re: [EU] Cherry G80-1501 HAD

Price drop and bump.

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