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by NilesLinus
18 Mar 2022, 06:42
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

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

Actually I can't even imagine. Good luck to you and congrats on seeing a very large project through to its conclusion. Hope you made a ton of money. 👍🏻✌🏻
by NilesLinus
18 Mar 2022, 02:36
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

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

How long after order are the F77 (full size) actually being shipped? Thanks.
by NilesLinus
30 Oct 2019, 05:21
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

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

For sure this is the burning question. Ellipse, can you give us any details on how the dye sub process is shaping up. We're chomping at the bit here. :)
by NilesLinus
09 Oct 2019, 23:53
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

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

darkcruix wrote:
09 Oct 2019, 17:40
Ellipse, if you had a chance to play with the dye sub process more, do you mind sharing a picture of some of your tests? I am really curious how that goes along.
Yes me too!
by NilesLinus
28 Sep 2019, 10:24
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

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

That’s my understanding as well.

Ellipse, any hunch about how long it will take to process a keyboard (dyesub, QC, etc.) once it’s in your hands?
by NilesLinus
10 Sep 2019, 08:20
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

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

Ellipse: Maybe I missed it. What is the latest re: the dye sub process. I know there was a fair bit of discussion about typography/kerning/etc. But I’m more interested in the progress of your actual machine process. Is your output now up to pace to ship units efficiently once they are off the boat f...
by NilesLinus
01 Sep 2019, 19:27
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

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

Good read, Ellipse. I agree with your points. I’m not sure I know anyone else that is as crazy as I am when it comes to obsessive commitment to quality, but I expect the keyboards to speak for themselves once they are in the hands of their owners and become instruments of retro proselytization. !!!!...
by NilesLinus
10 Aug 2019, 05:30
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

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

I can already hear the debate in 30 years:

I think the black-box era Fs are by far the best. They’re the true originals.

Oh no no. The blue-box era Fs are clearly superior, what with their evolution in production processes.
by NilesLinus
03 Aug 2019, 22:20
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

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

Thanks Ellipse. Good to have an update. As for the timeline—I don’t know—I’m inclined to believe there are a couple mitigating factors that affect our perception of the project: 1. We are not accustomed to being “in” on a product from the beginning of its conception. We are used to purchasing mercha...
by NilesLinus
03 Aug 2019, 02:49
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

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

Yes FXT those go out first (first the single digit serials, then the low serials in date of when they were ordered (not in serial number order) Ellipse: How many low serial number keyboards have been ordered? I paid for a low serial number but have a feeling I’m on the backend of that list. Just tr...
by NilesLinus
25 Jul 2019, 12:58
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

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

What profile are these key caps? I’ve never had an M/F before.
by NilesLinus
19 Jul 2019, 15:09
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

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

darkcruix wrote:
19 Jul 2019, 12:17
@Ellipse: are there any updates on manufacturing and dye sub so far? Really looking forward to hear more about it.
I’d love a video. I’ve never seen it done.
by NilesLinus
11 Jul 2019, 08:18
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

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

Been away for a while. Apologies if this has been discussed. (I did perform a quick scan.) Would this device be of use in converting the new Model Fs to Bluetooth? https://www.adafruit.com/product/2829 What I don’t understand about electrical circuits could fill a book, I’m afraid. Thanks for the ad...
by NilesLinus
17 Nov 2018, 10:40
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

Ellipse, in case you are feeling any undue pressure, let me just echo what some others on this board have already intimated and say how much I respect the heck out of you for your insistence on quality and your rigorous attention to craftsmanship, tight tolerances, and details. I'm new to the party,...
by NilesLinus
17 Nov 2018, 10:39
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

Ellipse, in case you are feeling any undue pressure, let me just echo what some others on this board have already intimated and say how much I respect the heck out of you for your insistence on quality and your rigorous attention to craftsmanship, tight tolerances, and details. I'm new to the party,...
by NilesLinus
22 Oct 2018, 05:08
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

I ordered it from Ali. I agree that some first-hand experimentation is probably in order. I don’t mind burning through a solenoid or two. I’d be less enthusiastic about burning through an Xwhatsit board.
by NilesLinus
22 Oct 2018, 05:08
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

I ordered it from Ali. I agree that some first-hand experimentation is probably in order. I don’t mind burning through a solenoid or two. I’d be less enthusiastic about burning through an Xwhatsit board.
by NilesLinus
21 Oct 2018, 05:19
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

I also have 2x the following solenoid:


DC 6V
40Ω
0.15A
0.9W
5mm/20g
26*20*37(mm)


Any thoughts?

Thanks.
-NL
by NilesLinus
19 Oct 2018, 06:16
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

And as long as I'm single-handedly filling up the forum tonight, I'd be interested in knowing which box you guys plan to plug your new model Fs into? Any ThinkPad users out there?
by NilesLinus
19 Oct 2018, 06:02
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

It appears that the solenoid hunt has become confused a little. This link, which is referenced on the Q/A page of the Model F site (and which I have used previously as well), now links to a beehive tool for uncapping honey cells. Such is the strangeness of Ali, I guess. https://www.aliexpress.com/it...
by NilesLinus
19 Oct 2018, 05:54
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

Okay, I think I've managed to confuse myself. Though I'm sure this has been discussed at some point in 122 pages of archives, I would appreciate an updated rundown of the timeline. When did the early bird end? When did the second round begin? Can I guesstimate my delivery window based on my order da...
by NilesLinus
08 Oct 2018, 05:03
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

Yeah it's the 90 degree piece that's included with the solenoid driver board. Here's the title of the eBay listing I purchased my Chinese solenoid from: 0837L-06C20 6V 0.3A 2mm 0.2kg First Stroke Push Solenoid Electromagnet with Base. I wasn't able to find the exact listing for some reason. This is...
by NilesLinus
08 Oct 2018, 04:58
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

Oops. Just got a PM that my link was off. Looks like Ellipse has been kind enough to post a correct version for me, but just for confirmation let me try this again: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cNS4gI4u Yes! A group buy would be a good idea. I’ve already ordered two and they shipped within a cou...
by NilesLinus
08 Oct 2018, 02:19
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

Ellipse: Orihalcon was unsure if the smaller Xwhatsit you are using in the F77 will have the expansion port for the solenoid board like the larger standard Xwhatsit PCB does. I think I’ve surmised from your previous comments that your proprietary Xwhatsit board does indeed have this expansion capabi...
by NilesLinus
08 Oct 2018, 01:35
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

You will need to solder on an expansion header for the solenoid board. Beamspring/blue switch F solenoids will work, and there is also a Chinese solenoid that'll work too but I can't seem to find the eBay listing I used to purchase one. I’m afraid I’m pretty new at this, though I’ve done a fair bit...
by NilesLinus
07 Oct 2018, 23:36
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

Perfect FXT. Might be just enough info to hunt something down.
by NilesLinus
07 Oct 2018, 23:35
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800353

That’s great Ellipse! Thanks.

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