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by Bass
13 Apr 2023, 21:02
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3277 beamspring keyboard
Replies: 27
Views: 11232

Re: IBM 3277 beamspring keyboard

Bass is not known for scrupulous conduct when trading - the examples above played out across multiple community discords from which they are now banned or trade restricted. There's a reason a lot of people are posting warnings. Bass has repeatedly attempted to sell keyboards that they didn't yet ha...
by Bass
15 Mar 2022, 12:57
Forum: Group buys
Topic: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
Replies: 770
Views: 3563453

Re: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project

I also strongly prefer this case design to the first one proposed. Definitely not a fan of floating switches.
by Bass
04 Dec 2021, 22:03
Forum: Gallery
Topic: IBM 5100 Portable Computer, APL/BASIC
Replies: 37
Views: 28332

Re: IBM 5100 Portable Computer, APL/BASIC

Bass, Saw this post. Have you gotten any further? A few months ago a dug in deep and was able to fix two of mine. Perhaps I can help? Let me know what error you are seeing, if it's different than what you posted. Voidtstar, Nice demo. Next time I get mine out i will try it. I have a 5100 BASIC/APL ...
by Bass
29 May 2021, 00:44
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Seeking Soarer - evidence thread
Replies: 640
Views: 610056

Re: Seeking Soarer - evidence thread

This thread, or rather the entire saga revolved around Soarer's converter and disappearance, is starting to remind me of one of those types of epic mystery or conspiracy videos I see on youtube like this:
by Bass
15 May 2021, 00:48
Forum: Deskthority wiki talk
Topic: SMK 2nd gens - removing single switches
Replies: 4
Views: 10502

Re: SMK 2nd gens - removing single switches

Thanks for sharing, as it happens I obtained a board with these switches (the MX mount version) just yesterday. Would you happen to know if it is also possible to remove the top housings of the switches without desoldering like you can with alps switches? My board happens to have two switches with v...
by Bass
09 May 2021, 01:21
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Glorious GMMK Pro review (Glorious Pandas)
Replies: 78
Views: 34380

Re: Glorious GMMK Pro review (Glorious Pandas)

Reviews are subjective by their very nature. Thus, there is no need for a disclaimer. Yes, but it is an authoritative review, and people do look at these judgments with a sense of objectivity. They look at it and see "This guy has a big following, and it doesn't seem controversial, so mamy people m...
by Bass
13 Apr 2021, 21:47
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Longterm Daily Drivers
Replies: 146
Views: 31325

Re: Longterm Daily Drivers

Redmaus wrote:
10 Apr 2021, 19:07
Also gotta say I'm a little jealous of your unsaver, with the red sublegends(something I have always wanted lol) and distinct embedded numberpad. Isn't your from NOS as well?
Yep, I made a write-up about it a few years ago: viewtopic.php?f=62&t=19693
by Bass
09 Apr 2021, 05:31
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Longterm Daily Drivers
Replies: 146
Views: 31325

Re: Longterm Daily Drivers

Always returning to my regular M SSK. That with the F mechanism would be the perfect keyboard for me. It's funny I actually have an FSSK now, but I don't use it much as I have my Unsaver and for some reason some of the keys feel inconsistent. It does feel like an F though, so maybe I would use it m...
by Bass
20 Nov 2020, 05:38
Forum: For sale
Topic: [WTS] IBM 3741 Beamspring Keyboard Module
Replies: 3
Views: 1700

[WTS] IBM 3741 Beamspring Keyboard Module

Hi all, I am interested in selling my 3741 Beamspring Keyboard module. For those who don't know this is a fairly rare model of beamspring that was directly integrated in the famous 3741 Data Station desk. I don't have the original desk that came with it so what I am offering to sell is just the keyb...
by Bass
16 Oct 2020, 22:10
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Spare Model F AT foot
Replies: 9
Views: 2505

Re: [WTB] Spare Model F AT foot

bump
by Bass
06 Sep 2020, 23:23
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Shit, I fell for it
Replies: 38
Views: 7981

Re: Shit, I fell for it

You should cancel mate, this was andj00's full intention from the start. It was his full intention to bait someone into making this error, and it has worked, he's already had to face people cancelling purchases on his Apple IIc multiple times for the same reason. Mistake purchases (which is what th...
by Bass
06 Sep 2020, 23:00
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8721

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

You are certainly not doing "terrible things community wise", getting flac for selling anything with a high price tag is just par for the course. It's something I know all too well as I ended up finding over a dozen 3278's a few years ago and sold most of them for $700-800 each, depending on the con...
by Bass
06 Sep 2020, 12:35
Forum: For sale
Topic: IBM 3278 Beam Spring
Replies: 47
Views: 8721

Re: IBM 3278 Beam Spring

I am a little surprised that someone actually suggested asking $3K for this given it's one of the more common models of Beamspring out there. I mean yeah it's in great condition, but if you had asked me 2 years ago I would have said $1.5K would have been close to the upper limit. I guess beamers are...
by Bass
06 Sep 2020, 03:41
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Model F Technical Manual Project
Replies: 173
Views: 49652

Re: Model F Technical Manual Project

I have updated the Manual (both sizes) with a few more items and photos: http://linux-tin.org/ModelFManual.pdf http://linux-tin.org/ModelFManual-Small.pdf I also received some wonderful updates (from depletedvespene and others), which I am reviewing at the moment and probably upload over the next d...
by Bass
06 Sep 2020, 03:05
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Shit, I fell for it
Replies: 38
Views: 7981

Re: Shit, I fell for it

I don't get it...what is this? Basically, the keyboard that was sold in this listing normally comes with SKCM Amber Alps switches which are highly coveted and can normally go for more than $2.50 per switch. The seller replaced the switches with Dampened SKCM Creams which are not very desirable (as ...
by Bass
05 Sep 2020, 22:35
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8663
Views: 3792857

Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards

If anyone is having issues with a rattly or shrill spacebar, try putting thin adhesive neoprene under the stabiliser wire next to the tabs on the barrel frame. This has made the spacebar quieter and more solid, without making it mushy. For some reason after disassembling the keyboard, the spacebar ...
by Bass
24 Aug 2020, 23:42
Forum: For sale
Topic: [WTS] 2x Wyse WY-50 keyboards, Keycreative Black PBT Dyesub keycaps
Replies: 1
Views: 1145

[WTS] 2x Wyse WY-50 keyboards, Keycreative Black PBT Dyesub keycaps

Timestamp and photos All prices include shipping to CONUS and are OBO. International buyers will be charged separately for shipping. I am local to Northern Colorado and will offer a discount for pick-up ($20 for the keyboards, $5 for keycaps). Wyse WY-50 Terminal Keyboard - $95 This keyboard is in ...
by Bass
16 Aug 2020, 02:52
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Spare Model F AT foot
Replies: 9
Views: 2505

Re: [WTB] Spare Model F AT foot

bump
by Bass
11 Aug 2020, 00:35
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8663
Views: 3792857

Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards

You can see it however the fuck you want lad, the fact is I've seen NIB SSK's live on ebay for a maximum of $600. Some of these had even been opened up and bolt modded to ensure they pretty much last forever. How exactly can you boil down my thoughts to jealousy? I decided not to buy new SSKs in th...
by Bass
08 Aug 2020, 19:16
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Spare Model F AT foot
Replies: 9
Views: 2505

Re: [WTB] Spare Model F AT foot

I managed to find someone who sold me a 2-piece F122 set, so I have updated the title. Figured I might as well ask for an F AT foot since I have meant to find a replacement for a while.
by Bass
03 Aug 2020, 01:12
Forum: Group buys
Topic: [IC] IBM Doubleshot Key Cap Set Group Buy?
Replies: 52
Views: 86265

Re: [IC] IBM Doubleshot Key Cap Set Group Buy?

I am definitely interested but have a few questions. Mainly: 1) Have you already decided on the colorway? My personal favorite for spherical sets is something like space cadet (eg, gray alphas and blue modifiers and vice versa). 2) What layouts are you planning to support? I would assume by default ...
by Bass
02 Aug 2020, 17:39
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8663
Views: 3792857

Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards

I am sure an extra zero was added by accident. Ellipse has priced far rarer things on his site for far less than that.
by Bass
01 Aug 2020, 01:52
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Spare Model F AT foot
Replies: 9
Views: 2505

[WTB] Spare Model F AT foot

Looking for a spare F AT foot. I don't care if it is original or something you have made with a 3D printer.

Thanks!
by Bass
18 May 2020, 13:50
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8663
Views: 3792857

Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards

Just wanted to stop by to say that I am pretty excited to see all the progress that has been happening with this project recently, including the effort that has been made to port QMK to xwhatsit. I have not actually used a keyboard with QMK, but the feature that excites me most is the automatic cali...
by Bass
28 Jan 2020, 00:32
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: WTB - Model F 2-piece caps
Replies: 1
Views: 1042

Re: WTB - Model F 2-piece caps

bump
by Bass
24 Jan 2020, 23:16
Forum: Gallery
Topic: IBM 5100 find
Replies: 22
Views: 7316

Re: IBM 5100 find

Congrats man! I could be wrong but I don't think you'll have much trouble diagnosing your keyboard problem unless there is physical damage somewhere. It's quite easy to remove from the rest of the machine and can then be disassembled just like any other beamspring.
by Bass
20 Jan 2020, 00:18
Forum: Gallery
Topic: IBM 5100 find
Replies: 22
Views: 7316

Re: IBM 5100 find

That 5100 of yours looks to be in pretty good shape considering it's a barn house find. I suggest wearing gloves when you begin your restoration as the foam underneath the card cage will most likely have turned into a nasty puddle of tar that can be very difficult to wash off. Good luck on the resto...
by Bass
19 Jan 2020, 11:35
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Honest opinion on beamspring boards?
Replies: 19
Views: 11519

Re: Honest opinion on beamspring boards?

I too like the feel of beamsprings a tad more than capacitive BS, but they are much more vulnerable to contamination, which is a con that very few people mention. My guess is that YMMV and some models are just more prone than others to negative side-effects when enough dust and debris makes it into ...
by Bass
19 Jan 2020, 11:21
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: WTB - Model F 2-piece caps
Replies: 1
Views: 1042

WTB - Model F 2-piece caps

I know this is an unusual request, but seeing the recent 5291 review from Thomas made me remember that there is a difference in quality between Model M and OG Model F caps in terms of smoothness as mounted on F barrels. I need a set of at least 104 and don't care about the legends as I only actually...

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