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by cjmegatron81
25 Sep 2022, 20:26
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: Springs for Model F
Replies: 0
Views: 1513

Springs for Model F

I just bought the new Model F keyboards and I wanted to buy some springs. Does anyone have any for sale?

Thanks!
by cjmegatron81
21 Aug 2022, 23:24
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3800351

New Model F Keyboard - Turn Solenoid On and Off

I am trying to turn off the solenoid sound on my new Model F with the key command "Fn+Spacebar+T–>Toggle the Solenoid On/Off”. In the program Via, I am not seeing a way to program “Fn”. I am using “MO(1)" and that is not working (that was a guess to make it work). How can I program “Fn” in Via? Than...
by cjmegatron81
28 May 2020, 02:14
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Brand New Model F Keyboards
Replies: 2
Views: 1486

Re: Brand New Model F Keyboards

ntv242 wrote:
27 May 2020, 10:41
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=11046

Might be better reading and asking here.
Thanks
by cjmegatron81
27 May 2020, 02:44
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Brand New Model F Keyboards
Replies: 2
Views: 1486

Brand New Model F Keyboards

For the people who bought the new Model F keyboards: do you like them? Is it worth the money?

https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/
by cjmegatron81
21 Jan 2020, 02:22
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac
Replies: 20
Views: 5122

Re: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac

The keyboard issue has been resolved.

The person I bought it from updated the converter firmware and now it works with my iMac.

Thanks everyone!
by cjmegatron81
17 Jan 2020, 17:36
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac
Replies: 20
Views: 5122

Re: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac

Does it work when you plug a different keyboard into the Soarer's and then connect it to the mac? Does it even recognise the Soarer's as a new device at all? There is not easy way for me to try the Soarers with a different keyboard since it is an internal mod that is soldered in. It’s funny that I ...
by cjmegatron81
17 Jan 2020, 03:59
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac
Replies: 20
Views: 5122

Re: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac

Well, after reading your posts again, sleep isn’t the issue. MacOS doesn’t have a setting for preventing the USB ports from sleeping like Windows does. Here are a few more things to try: 1. From the Apple () menu, choose About This Mac. Click System Report. Under the Hardware heading on the left s...
by cjmegatron81
15 Jan 2020, 04:26
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac
Replies: 20
Views: 5122

Re: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac

I am not sure if this effects anything, but I opened up the keyboard and it is using a Pro Micro.
by cjmegatron81
15 Jan 2020, 02:52
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac
Replies: 20
Views: 5122

Re: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac

Well, after reading your posts again, sleep isn’t the issue. MacOS doesn’t have a setting for preventing the USB ports from sleeping like Windows does. Here are a few more things to try: 1. From the Apple () menu, choose About This Mac. Click System Report. Under the Hardware heading on the left s...
by cjmegatron81
14 Jan 2020, 03:34
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac
Replies: 20
Views: 5122

Re: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac

I’ve run into the same issues. For some reason, Apple’s usb drivers are very finicky. Try the following until it works: - Zap the parameter ram - Reset the SMC - There’s a terminal command that forces the USB driver to reset itself: sudo launchctl stop com.apple.usbd sudo launchctl start com.apple....
by cjmegatron81
12 Jan 2020, 22:21
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac
Replies: 20
Views: 5122

Re: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac

I use Parallels Desktop on my iMac to run Windows 10. In Parallels, if I choose to connect the Zenith "directly" to the virtual machine it works. When I then change that setting to connect back to the iMac, it works in macOS. It even lets me run through the entire Keyboard Setup Assistant. However, ...
by cjmegatron81
12 Jan 2020, 22:16
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac
Replies: 20
Views: 5122

Re: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac

If you select "change keyboard type" does it take you through the prompts to detect an unrecognized keyboard? I try to do that but it does not move onto the next screen after hitting the key. Thanks for the suggestion though. I have a cheap usb/ps2 adapter that shows the same symptoms with my macbo...
by cjmegatron81
12 Jan 2020, 21:58
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac
Replies: 20
Views: 5122

Re: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac

swampangel wrote:
12 Jan 2020, 21:24
If you select "change keyboard type" does it take you through the prompts to detect an unrecognized keyboard?
I try to do that but it does not move onto the next screen after hitting the key.
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Thanks for the suggestion though.
by cjmegatron81
12 Jan 2020, 17:41
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac
Replies: 20
Views: 5122

Re: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac

I shut down my iMac, turned off the Bluetooth keyboard, and plugged in the Zenith keyboard. I turned the iMac back on and it still doesn’t recognize any keys.

Thanks for the suggestion though.
by cjmegatron81
12 Jan 2020, 15:43
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac
Replies: 20
Views: 5122

Re: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac

Thanks for your response.

It doesn't make sense since the iMac is seeing the keyboard. If I go into System Preferences and try to change the modifier keys, the keyboard shows up.
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by cjmegatron81
12 Jan 2020, 03:58
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac
Replies: 20
Views: 5122

Zenith Z-150 XT Not Working on Mac

I just bought a Zenith Z-150 XT 100-1886 black label keyboard on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Zenith-Data-System-Keyboard-Mechanical-Green-alps-USB-modded/293368414323?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Its USB modded with a Soarer's converter. When I connect it to ...
by cjmegatron81
07 Jul 2019, 03:15
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: Xwhatsit for Beamspring - any available?
Replies: 9
Views: 3171

Re: Xwhatsit for Beamspring - any available?

I need a controller too. I just got an IBM 5251 keyboard.
by cjmegatron81
21 Mar 2019, 01:35
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Cherry MX Keys to Alps SKCC
Replies: 7
Views: 3586

Re: Cherry MX Keys to Alps SKCC

Nuum wrote:
20 Mar 2019, 09:05
Here is a crappy smartphone pic. You'd actually need to shave the arms down a bit more and the fit is quite tight, so be careful if you attempt this!
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Thanks for taking the picture!
by cjmegatron81
20 Mar 2019, 02:58
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Cherry MX Keys to Alps SKCC
Replies: 7
Views: 3586

Re: Cherry MX Keys to Alps SKCC

The Alps SKCC cross mount is actually kinda close to the Cherry MX mount. The thickness of the cross arms is almost on point, all you would need to do is shorten the arms a bit. I tried this once with an SA profile keycap and it worked quite good. So if you are ready to modify your switches this mi...
by cjmegatron81
19 Mar 2019, 02:07
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Cherry MX Keys to Alps SKCC
Replies: 7
Views: 3586

Cherry MX Keys to Alps SKCC

I bought an IBM Pingmaster recently which has Alps SKCC Green switches. I have some nice key caps I want to use with them but they are for Cherry MX switches.

Are there any adapters available out there?

Thanks!
by cjmegatron81
10 Feb 2019, 05:45
Forum: Other
Topic: Snacksthecat's free stuff thread
Replies: 14
Views: 19177

Re: Snacksthecat's free stuff thread

Is #2 still available? I would like the caps and also the board if possible.

Please let me know. Thanks!
by cjmegatron81
07 Feb 2019, 02:31
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Pingmaster custom key legends
Replies: 4
Views: 1875

Re: IBM Pingmaster custom key legends

I would love to have the document too
by cjmegatron81
12 Jan 2019, 05:09
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Typing Demo XL - Alps SKCC Green (IBM Pingmaster)
Replies: 24
Views: 6824

Re: Typing Demo XL - Alps SKCC Green (IBM Pingmaster)

Are there any other key caps that would fit on these? I want to get this keyboard and put new keys on it. I’ve heard that Cherry MX keys will not fit. You need another keyboard with SKCC caps IIRC. I'm not sure if other vintage cross-mount switches happen to have compatible caps as well. Alps did m...
by cjmegatron81
11 Jan 2019, 20:49
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Typing Demo XL - Alps SKCC Green (IBM Pingmaster)
Replies: 24
Views: 6824

Re: Typing Demo XL - Alps SKCC Green (IBM Pingmaster)

Are there any other key caps that would fit on these? I want to get this keyboard and put new keys on it.

I’ve heard that Cherry MX keys will not fit.
by cjmegatron81
09 Jan 2019, 01:17
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: IBM Model M Springs Needed
Replies: 1
Views: 825

Re: IBM Model M Springs Needed

I found one on eBay. Thanks!
by cjmegatron81
08 Jan 2019, 04:16
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: IBM Model M Springs Needed
Replies: 1
Views: 825

IBM Model M Springs Needed

I wanted to buy a couple of springs for a Model M. When I tried to fix a spring for one of the keys I bent it beyond repair.

I live in the USA.

Thanks!

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