deskthority

Apart from committing to EPROM, did you uodate prior (CTRL+U)?

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Very nice work! Where did you get the great coiled USB cable? I am looking for one of those for ages

Try to re-write the firmware (8x24) again with the corrected pin-layout. The firmware itself shouldn't actually make a difference, as long as you get the keys registered, but maybe something went south with reading from the layout table. "Clean and compile" it again, then acquire the connection to t...

I bet you previously have it written to the eprom, I always did a upload (Ctrl+U) before I wrote it to the EPROM, but that probably doesn't matter. What happens, if you click on the yellow "Setup" at the bottom of the main FC window? After that, keys shouldn't register in the application anymore but...

Really odd - if it is working in the Setup mode, then it should also work outside of it, if you have assigned the Base Layer accordingly. Can you post a screenshot of the Key assignment and how they registered in the FC main screen? I want to compare it what I see.

@PancakMSTR: My problems with unrecognized columns vanished, after: I did get 3 GNDs attached to the metal part of the case. I had to attache both top and bottom ground of the PCB and one ground from the Cypress. Once I did that, I got good readings The connections from the Cypress to the PCB have b...

Love the boxes and artwork (also while printed in black). Can't wait to see them in real life.

At first, I am writing this with my 5251 and CommonSense as controller. Below is just a little write-up of my experience. I did read the full documentation and followed the steps. While I am far from being an expert, I have to admit, I had some troubles getting it to work in the beginning due to a f...

I am pretty much at the same stage as kmnov2017. I have a 5251 with a 23x4 physical layout and wired everything up according the below diagram. PinOut 5251.jpg When I compile the firmware (8x24) with settings: COLS: 24 ROWS: 4 I get the same warning and have a hard time to get key presses registered...

@Ellipse: are there any updates on manufacturing and dye sub so far? Really looking forward to hear more about it.

I've ordered correct ones here in Germany. They have been relatively easy to obtain from here:
https://www.arcadiabay.de/steckerleisten.aspx

Looks like a 3278 PCB with a notch - looks great. Do you have a Num-Pad as well?

I checked my controller boards and the connectors and I believe the only thing that can cause this is corrosion. There is no screw etc. As you have said ... there is no corrosion anywhere else on the board, it is very odd. I wouldn't use the original connector, as it is super hard to solder to the X...

As I am using the same parts as you are, I can give an update as soon as my PCBs have arrived. Attaching the controller without keyboard attached should work without issues and I am worried about the sparking/crackling :) This can be caused by shortening something, like the USB connector itself or o...

The system should recognize the controller even with no keyboard connected. What worries me is the DAC sparking/crackling... I have ordered the exact same list from digikey and will start soldering mine, when the PCBs have arrived (this week). I will make either a video of the process or take high r...

I'd use mineral oil and drip it into the connector of the controller (use a syringe if you have one at hand). Shake it from time to time and let it sit for a few hours. I bet some of the contacts are corroded and it just takes some force to get them off.

Correct, My F107 has one and it can be removed easily (clip-on)

Amazing find !!!! Keep us posted on the journey to restore this fine keyboard.

Hi, I have ordered all parts in the cart and also ordered the blank PCB (ordered everything to be able assembling two). Once I have it, I will give it a shot and if all goes well, I will give a quick update and guide. See link below: https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=10321&p=447614#p447614

I have ordered all parts in the cart and also ordered the blank PCB (ordered everything to be able assembling two).
Once I have it, I will give it a shot and if all goes well, I will give a quick update and guide.

I also had a thread open:
viewtopic.php?f=56&t=22065

$350 is quite some money for just the controller. I was hoping for more around a $100 range...

Roland

He told me there is an issue with getting parts sourced at this time.

I am looking for sources to buy a XWhatsit controller for Beamspring keyboards.
If you have any ideas, please let me know.

Thanks for the photos! I am so looking forward holding some of them in my hands and hearing those clicking noises and feeling the bump with every click... 2019 is the year !!!!

I have a flippers with springs attached
Please send me a PM with your Address. (I am based in Germany / Munich)

How does the dye-sub process come along?
I wonder, if there was already done a complete keycap set and pictures can be shared

Good news! Thanks for the update. In (very rough) timelines this is what is likely to happen?: Early June: All assembled keyboards will be loaded into a container and go from China on the travel to the US Mid-July: The assembled keyboards will arrive in US and released after normally a week End-July...

I'd love to see exactly the design you have in mind, but there are several hurdles that I encountered and halted my project. The items I broke the project down to, were: Switchboard rebuild with the exact same holes as you highlighted (relatively easy) Bottom Plate from cast Aluminium with mold (exp...

Awesome BeamSpring (Displaywriter) with complete system for Sale on eBay: https://www.ebay.de/itm/absolute-Raritat-IBM-DisplayWriter-System-Bj-1983-voll-funktionstuchtig/392285470850?hash=item5b56094082:g:XToAAOSwylhcxIif&frcectupt=true Quite tempting, if space wouldn't be an issue. That disc drive...