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Thank you both!

Hi enrique and pansku,

If the EU deal doesn't go south and you are still interested into selling yours Enrique, please do let me know as I would be interested.

(I hope I'm not breaking any rule for jumping in)

Kind regards

I guess that would be the one on my AMSTRAD CPC although to be honest I only coded a few programs in it. I was mostly typing LOAD"Insert_Game_Name_Here"

I think it wasn't too bad but my memory might be playing tricks on me. I still have it at my parents. I will type a bit on it to see if it feels ...

I didn't mean an easy-to-find-off-the-shelf one. I didn't look into it much as there was a key missing on the one I was eyeing, but perhaps one could could be made, if both protocol and connection specs are available somewhere.

Yes. Congrats. Looks amazing. I was tempted to get one in Ebay a few weeks back but had a keycap missing and didn't know if I could find an adaptor that connector. Maybe next time...

BTW, just in case you are confused, I changed my name Montblanc to Alpinist.

When I joined about a week ago I chose Montblanc, being the tallest mountain in the ALPS :) , without even thinking in the pen/watch brand, until it was pointed to me later. It bugged me afterwards, like if I was having a ...

Also, while talking about the Leopold... Some of my black keys with white legends (like yours, seebart, although without the cool korean symbols) are showing the legends fading (it is quite noticiable in a few keys, mostly in the lower row). Is it possible to buy the standard set of keycaps for it ...

Actually, I managed with a bit of cunning and a cutter! :)

First I took this one, because it is made of relatively soft plastic:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01A89BH36/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01
Then with a cutter I eliminated about half mm or so, cutting the plastic right to the edge of ...

Thanks a lot for the heads-up wobbled. I think I will go for this if the price doesn't get too crazy.
I'm still eyeing the previous one, as it has the case and the wristrest, but the keycaps look a bit more appealing to me.

I've been googling manuals/specs and couldn't find for sure (I found for newer models) but I would say rubber dome as well. Besides they tend to be more rugged, which is one of the ethos of the company, from what I read so far.

As per the title... I have a leopold FC660C and I would like to get a L-shape mini-USB->mini-USB(or even micro) so I can connect it to my devices in L-way, instead of straight, while also relieving a bit the strain of the continuous plug/unplug on the port which is directly solded into the PCB and ...

Sorry to hear that. I hope you get one sometime. Still... Orange are amazing switches and I think I might probably prefer a Orange Minitouch than a Monterey Blue Minitouch. Good luck on your hunt for one of those in the future!

Haha! Congrats! Enjoy it in good health. If you are afraid of wearing those Oranges, Mike have right now some for sale. You should be OK for quite a few years though. Still... hoarding is not a crime (I hope). :)

(BTW, Typing this on my Minitouch with Monterey blue switches. I tend to prefer ...

Matias Quiet Click, and any Apple Extended Keyboard II you can find in good condition with nordic layout (they exist). Topre can be an option as well as many mentioned. Good luck!

Were AEK II with nordic layout all damped? Because there is a risk of getting one with salmons, even in Europe, got ...

Then you got yourself a AEK, AEKs came with Salmon or Orange; while AEK2s came with dampened Cream or Dampened White switches. You should cheer for getting a AEK, they are rare than AEK2s :)

It still could be an AEK II. There were a few AEK II with salmon switches (not with oranges though) but ...

Matias Quiet Click, and any Apple Extended Keyboard II you can find in good condition with nordic layout (they exist). Topre can be an option as well as many mentioned. Good luck!

Great work! I think Orange Alps is still my favourite switch of all. You will be very happy indeed!

I was lucky to get one of these with Monterey switches from a fellow member, which I just received. Can't wait to try it a bit later with the computer. I don't seem to be able to use it with the iPad ...

I was planing to go for it since yesterday but if you are really interested I could step down.

I'm fairly new to Topre. I just got a Leopold and I like it quite a bit so I'd like to explore HKKB (at a reasonable price). But then again, I just got a Topre board so it feels a bit like hoarding if ...

"Unused" DC2014 for 200$
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leading-Edge-DC-2014-Blue-Alps-Switch-with-Original-Box-Unused-Condition/332446402269

This is already gone. i was a bit tempted but didn't seem "Unused". Too much Yellowing.
Today I received a real unused Apple ADB Keyboard from 1988 New in Box ...

A HHKB pro 2 in black for a great price (UK only)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PFU-PD-KB400B-Happy-Hacking-Keyboard-Professional2-HHKB-Professional2-Black-F-S/253255498389?hash=item3af7343a95:g:lO4AAOSwvApaCIC5

I have had to slap myself multiple times not to buy this


Anyone else jumping on this ...

This is most likely the antithesis of a "great" find but it sure is 'interesting'...and when I say interesting I mean hilarious.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125-Vintage-Hewlett-Packard-45500A-Desktop-Wired-Keyboard-100-Series-DB-Pin/232511038909?hash=item3622bce5bd:g:84YAAOSwnDZUIcUg

Interesting ...

I'm not sure if this goes against the rules as I'm doing a price check to potentially buy, not to sell.
If so, please do let me know and I will delete the post.

What would be a fair price for an AEK (I) with Orange Alps (supposedly in good condition) with box?

Hi orihalcon,

I have an iMate and Macs (with different OS) at hand here but not AEK II (only ADBs) to help right now.
But I have another iMate, more macs and AEK II (and ADBs) back in Spain and willing to test whatever you want me to do once I go back there (in about a month or two probably). I'll ...

Thank you Daniel. I missed that as I was checking the wrong entry on the wiki. I was looking at the SIIG MiniTouch
wiki/SIIG_MiniTouch
Cheers

While eagerly waiting for a Monterrey Minitouch on the mail (thanks again Mike!), I've been checking if its RJ11 connector is functional at all and if it could be used through some kind of adaptor as a removable cable, which would be so handy... After many searches, it seems to be of no use ...

Cheers guys! I actually don't mind the yellow space bar too much, I think it adds a touch of patina to the board haha.

But I will probably attempt whitening anyway for uniformity, so appreciate the advice!

In any case you have already done the difficult part! Congratulations again. That is a ...

AGREED!! Let's shake the pillars of the earth!

It's all about the pitch, not about the volume.
I just want it to roar like a lion, not to squeal like a pig!

Yes Zed I am fine with additional language options for the key sets to make sure everyone can use these Model F keyboards.

Montblanc the Model F space bar heaviness was an issue just with the XT and AT style Model F's. Yes I looked into plastic cases but the mold costs for such large parts is ...

I might still use the sun, just to be safe...

Not that I don't believe you... It's to be safe... from my clumsiness... On my first attempt I could only leave it for a couple of hours in the sunshine and it was not quite enough so I decided to complete the process leaving it close to an halogen lamp ...

Built the first of my Alps64 boards: AEK60.

Alps64 PCB, SKCM Orange Alps (stripped, ultrasonic cleaned and dry-lubed; 70cN springs, 85cN space), stainless steel AEK plate, high profile alu case w/ stainless weight and sound dampening, AEK caps (ultrasonic cleaned) and stabs.

https://i.imgur.com ...