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by Dikkus
08 May 2021, 15:44
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Best Silent Mechanical Boards
Replies: 15
Views: 2772

Re: Best Silent Mechanical Boards

Thing is, I've always found the term 'Silent' a little bit subjective when it comes to keyboards - I've been using MX Blacks and MX Browns for years and they've never been the loudest at all, even if I am a pretty hard typist. It's strange. Yeah I think that's probably the same for most people. Mos...
by Dikkus
08 May 2021, 15:39
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Best Silent Mechanical Boards
Replies: 15
Views: 2772

Re: Best Silent Mechanical Boards

Personally I never found Topre *that* quiet, even their silenced models. It's not loud but it's not really worth of the term "silent" IMO. Depending on how much you really value silence, I would look into a MX Silent Red or, perhaps more trendy if you want tactile, a Gazzew U4 Silent switch and stic...
by Dikkus
29 Apr 2021, 07:35
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Has anyone tried the Cox CNK 103 topre clone?
Replies: 10
Views: 2740

Re: Has anyone tried the Cox CNK 103 topre clone?

That looks exactly like my Niz board's internals to me, wouldn't be surprised if it feels the same as a Niz.
by Dikkus
23 Apr 2021, 09:20
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Unicomp SSK USB issues
Replies: 17
Views: 4791

Re: Unicomp SSK USB issues

Can't say I've had the issue of Q dying, but if I wake up from suspend, then the keyboard needs to be replugged as the entire thing is asleep.

EDIT: Suppose I should mention my mobo and OS
X570 Aorus Elite
Arch Linux and Windows (both exhibit same issue)
by Dikkus
30 Mar 2021, 13:46
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: New F77 or a Unicomp?
Replies: 59
Views: 10650

Re: New F77 or a Unicomp?

Hm, apparently YMMV? On my Brand New Model F77, the stabilized keys are extremely smooth. Among the best I've tried. Yes, I haven't seen many complaints about the stabilizers either. I think I just have a crummy unit. But man, they bind terribly. It's been boxed up for awhile because there's nothin...
by Dikkus
30 Mar 2021, 13:41
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: New F77 or a Unicomp?
Replies: 59
Views: 10650

Re: New F77 or a Unicomp?

Strongly disagree with Dikkus. I pulled the mat out my Model M 122 key when restoring it, and while it did make a difference—you could feel the hammers plinking, and hear them too—it was nothing like a Model F whatsoever. If Model F was only as good as that, I'd be a hardcore beamspring supremacist...
by Dikkus
30 Mar 2021, 13:00
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: New F77 or a Unicomp?
Replies: 59
Views: 10650

Re: New F77 or a Unicomp?

Finners wrote:
30 Mar 2021, 12:58
ok great. Does anybody know the current backlog if I order a new Model F77 today from modelfkeyboards.com?
You can ask Ellipse, you know.
by Dikkus
30 Mar 2021, 12:59
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: New F77 or a Unicomp?
Replies: 59
Views: 10650

Re: New F77 or a Unicomp?

I own a few vintage Model Ms, a few newer Unicomp models, and one of the recent F reproductions. New Unicomp models actually feel closer to an F than the old Model Ms do, partly due to the thinner latex mat I think. This results in a sharper feeling than old Ms which have a thicker rubber mat in it....
by Dikkus
24 Mar 2021, 09:10
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Unicomp Mini M / New Model M Tenkeyless
Replies: 45
Views: 7995

Re: Unicomp Mini M / New Model M Tenkeyless

The little-known Model M. Shame they're made in Mexico. I believe that Chyros concluded that the M13's made in the Mexican plant were up to snuff with the other Model M's at the time insofar as manufacturing quality was concerned. Though the keycaps are still pad printed, so unfortunately even thou...
by Dikkus
21 Feb 2021, 18:29
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Topre 45g (FC660C) vs cherry mx blues, in terms of fatigue
Replies: 8
Views: 3607

Re: Topre 45g (FC660C) vs cherry mx blues, in terms of fatigue

^ See what I said about opinions and the internet! ... I know what you mean, but I feel like I have to stress that it wasn't an opinion, but a matter of fact. Whether or not it was dodgy QC isn't known, but I could very clearly hear the springs click. Not all of the keys had this problem, so I open...
by Dikkus
21 Feb 2021, 08:17
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Topre 45g (FC660C) vs cherry mx blues, in terms of fatigue
Replies: 8
Views: 3607

Re: Topre 45g (FC660C) vs cherry mx blues, in terms of fatigue

interestingly, in regards to smoothness, both of the Topre boards i used for awhile were quite scratchy. both Leopolds, too.

also the springs clicked. a lot. which made it particularly distracting on the silenced 660c i tried. it was a real nasty sound, too; not a pleasant soft click or anything.
by Dikkus
19 Aug 2020, 05:22
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Unicomp Ultra Classic dropping rivets too quickly...
Replies: 32
Views: 6625

Re: Unicomp Ultra Classic dropping rivets too quickly...

In many cases I would say that the newer generations tend to be smoother than the old generations that I've tried. Actually, my 2019 Unicomp is the smoothest of my Model M's by quite a large margin. I had a big debate with some folks over on geekhack about this. My silver badge industrial M from 19...
by Dikkus
19 Aug 2020, 05:20
Forum: For sale
Topic: SOLD: IBM Model F XT w/USB, Lexmark Model M, Microspeed Kid Trac
Replies: 5
Views: 2062

Re: FS/FT: IBM Model F XT w/USB, Lexmark Model M, Microspeed Kid Trac

mmcdowell wrote:
18 Aug 2020, 17:52
my Krylon repaint hasn't worn well after 18 months of heavy use, so it has some "patina."
If you don't mind me asking, how bad is it? It's always hard to tell from pictures alone. I noticed from your old thread that it looks considerably more grey in that picture.
by Dikkus
18 Aug 2020, 14:10
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Unicomp Ultra Classic dropping rivets too quickly...
Replies: 32
Views: 6625

Re: Unicomp Ultra Classic dropping rivets too quickly...

People always make a big deal about the back plate getting thinner over time, but other than weight and perhaps sound, I don't see the big deal. Having used every M generation now, I don't really feel a huge difference in key feel at all, from the earliest generation, to the newest. In many cases I ...
by Dikkus
11 Jul 2020, 16:45
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: I visited Unicomp a couple days ago, typed on their new Mini M, and asked them some community questions. *long*
Replies: 61
Views: 33015

Re: I visited Unicomp a couple days ago, typed on their new Mini M, and asked them some community questions. *long*

Findecanor wrote:
11 Jul 2020, 16:28
Dikkus wrote:
11 Jul 2020, 09:34
Good read. Thanks. 10KRO, huh? Interesting.
Whenever you see "10KRO" or "14KRO", expect 6KRO and a non-standard way of counting.
Yes, I'm going to assume 6KRO. But even then that is quite an improvement. I had thought they were only going to optimize the cluster around WASD.
by Dikkus
11 Jul 2020, 09:40
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model M replacement keycaps - Where to buy?
Replies: 46
Views: 17592

Re: IBM Model M replacement keycaps - Where to buy?

The new one piece keycaps from Unicomp are quite smooth on model Fs, at least in my opinion. The older two part unicomp keycaps are DEFINITELY scratchy on model Fs but not really noticeable on Model Ms. Interesting. I don't have any one parts to test, but I believe you. It's curious, though. Has an...
by Dikkus
08 Jul 2020, 04:49
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8668
Views: 3799987

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

My Unicomp keys on my Model F are incredibly scratchy as well, though they feel perfectly fine on a regular M. The same can be said for an older 1992 set. That being said, keys from my 1986 Model M feel completely normal on a Model F, lacking the intense scratchiness of the aforementioned two. They ...
by Dikkus
06 Jul 2020, 10:19
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model M replacement keycaps - Where to buy?
Replies: 46
Views: 17592

Re: IBM Model M replacement keycaps - Where to buy?

I know this reply is really late, but my Unicomp keycaps are too short, nothing wrong with the printing at all, they are just noticeably shorter than genuine IBM caps, they also rock from side to side constantly and they bottom out right after the tactile bump, which basically ruins the whole point...
by Dikkus
21 Jun 2020, 05:54
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Do I need to screw mod my Model M?
Replies: 13
Views: 4161

Re: Do I need to screw mod my Model M?

It's a very simple process, even someone as clumsy as me was able to do one with the encouragement of the users here. I think the best part of doing a bolt mod -- aside from making the board more serviceable -- is the opportunity to replace the thick rubber mat with a thin latex mat from Unicomp, a...
by Dikkus
21 Jun 2020, 04:47
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Do I need to screw mod my Model M?
Replies: 13
Views: 4161

Re: Do I need to screw mod my Model M?

It's a very simple process, even someone as clumsy as me was able to do one with the encouragement of the users here. I think the best part of doing a bolt mod -- aside from making the board more serviceable -- is the opportunity to replace the thick rubber mat with a thin latex mat from Unicomp, as...
by Dikkus
19 Jun 2020, 06:07
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: How common are bleached dyesubs?
Replies: 11
Views: 3391

Re: How common are bleached dyesubs?

Wow. That price and that condition, and the seller says it's in "great shape." :lol:
by Dikkus
18 Jun 2020, 07:29
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: How common are bleached dyesubs?
Replies: 11
Views: 3391

Re: How common are bleached dyesubs?

Apologies if the terminology is incorrect, that's just what I've seen it referred to over the internet. Here's an example, apparently it only took 2 weeks for this guy to have defective dyesubs: https://files.catbox.moe/7u0jin.jpg And here's a picture from my "bleached" A keycap next a normal S keyc...
by Dikkus
18 Jun 2020, 06:49
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: How common are bleached dyesubs?
Replies: 11
Views: 3391

How common are bleached dyesubs?

Having seen more than a few very old IBM keyboards now, I just came across a bleached "A" key on my recently acquired '86 Model M. It got me looking around on the web for other people with bleached dyesubs, merely out of curiosity. I've seen some people get bleached dyesubs within a few months, othe...
by Dikkus
29 May 2020, 05:50
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8668
Views: 3799987

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

Has anyone else noticed issues with the powdercoating, for those using these keyboards often? Over 200 keyboards have been mailed, some of which were mailed last year and have been in use since then. So far one case has been shared. I have been keeping in touch with many of you over email and PM an...
by Dikkus
25 May 2020, 10:49
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8668
Views: 3799987

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

Hi everyone, anybody faced this issue? Realised it after 2 months of unboxing it. It's bugging me that the powder coating is such a low quality :( Yeah, unfortunately mine has quite a bit of chipping and problems as well. It wasn't damaged on my end, at least. It's mostly out of sight, though, so...
by Dikkus
07 May 2020, 08:40
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Modding a Topre board -- how tight should the screws be upon reassembly?
Replies: 1
Views: 959

Modding a Topre board -- how tight should the screws be upon reassembly?

Hello friends, I was recently modding a Topre board to stick some BKE domes in it. Specifically it's the FC660C model, which has a metal plate. I have to wonder, though, how tight should the screws be upon reassembly? It seems that the tightness makes a decent impact on switch feel and sound; if I t...
by Dikkus
26 Mar 2020, 08:08
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8668
Views: 3799987

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

I've been testing the new firmware for a few days now and it seems to work perfectly. As an aside, does anyone else happen to have rod stabilizer frustrations? Both my Unicomp and my IBM SSK have pretty flawless stabilizers - no binding at all and they're quite smooth - but my F62's stabs feel prett...

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