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Erm, Ellipse's YouTube videos aren't showing up and says the account was terminated. I just viewed them several hours ago too.

And glad to see news of modern layout Model F keyboards they look nice.

Rena wrote: ↑

23 Mar 2023, 18:22

Just received my Round 1 BSSK!

Congratulations, and wow your keyboard looks nice! I do love the sleek and simple design of the Round 1 board, but I went with the Round 2 board for the 122-key style. Ugh it's so tempting to buy another one, but these aren't cheap.

After listening to the videos and reading the descriptions of the Round 2 boards I think I like the idea of ordering one of those compared to the Round 1 boards. I like the muffled sound a bit more, but they both sound great. I do love how compact the Round 1 boards are though they look sleek. Thank...

As noted before, the beam spring project is designed to reproduce the performance and functionality (weighting, travel distance, module specifications) of the originals but with some updates (shortened the two plastic parts of the beam module without altering the travel distance); the sound is not ...

Hey Ellipse are we going to get a sound test comparing the different cases (the compact vs newly designed) and original beamspring boards this year or more towards next year when they're ready to ship? I am also a little confused didn't you have to redesign or change something to the design so the c...

I think I'm more interested in the ANSI layout since keycap options would be numerous and cheaper, but I am unopposed to ISO. As for the multiple split options, as awesome as it would be, I don't want to hurt my wallet anymore than I have to for this awesome keyboard. I also don't want to add to the...

Based on the MX key stem design I am not sure that is possible for one PCB to support that; I think it would have to be different top inner assembly, inner foam, and PCB parts for each layout. Darn, I thought as much. If there is only one layout offered, I am unsure if you are planning on offering ...

Is it possible for the second batch that the PCB could support ISO, HHKB, and ISO? Have a split backspace (2 1U keys), split left shift (1 1.25U and 1U) and right shift (1 1U and 1.75U or 1.75U and 1U (not sure which way is preferred)), and a split enter. That way you have a 2.25U ANSI enter sits, i...

I think I filled out the interest form back in August or September. I only put in for one of each keyboard I think. Is there a way to check or should I just fill the form out again? I like the idea of doing one of each round and I may want to add to it. And while I am here I really like the Beamspri...

Glad the keys have started arriving! Admiral please review the solenoid installation written manual as well as the video. All bumpers except medium threaded are compatible with the solenoid installation, without modification of the case. Firmware configuration is not necessary as the default suppli...

Okay I finally got my solenoid sorta installed. Unfortunately, where the video tells me to screw in the solenoid on my F77 in place of the foot it would not fit properly because of the screws on both sides of the solenoid. This caused the keyboard plate to move down on the left side making it imposs...

Ellipse wrote: ↑

01 Sep 2021, 20:40

Admiral the first post on the thread shows the F104 and FSSK designs. The FSSK pictured has no keys installed and lacks the number pad on the right side.

Oh I'm blind. Thanks

Oh my God I just found out about this project. Ellipse you are a madman! Is there a new website or will these be available to buy on the modelf website? And can you tell me what the difference between the 104 and 84 key versions are? I am guessing it's like the full size minus the number keypad? Wil...

Great to hear about the dye sublimation. I did have one question, are your special solenoids available yet or do they come in on the second shipment? I remember receiving two solenoid drivers but never received the two solenoids, and just wanted to be sure that it being on the second shipment was th...

I actually just bought an old IBM 5150 computer. It came with the keyboard and monitor (case didn't fare too well but it works). The keys pretty much feel the same other than more wear on the used keyboard. The reproductions really get it down pat. I'd say the biggest difference is the spacebar. The...

You can configure n-key rollover in qmk.. It's disabled by default to make keyboards compatible also with older BIOSes.. But I agree that it does not make much sense as a default... Thanks for letting us know, so I take it I would need the latest QMK software to change this setting then? I don't th...

I am testing out my new Model F 77 and when testing the N-Key rollover I noticed that it's only allowing me to press 6 keys at once instead of n keys like on my F62s. Is it due to the QMK Software? I am pretty sure my older keyboards are on the older ibm capsense software or whatever it is called. ...

I am testing out my new Model F 77 and when testing the N-Key rollover I noticed that it's only allowing me to press 6 keys at once instead of n keys like on my F62s. Is it due to the QMK Software? I am pretty sure my older keyboards are on the older ibm capsense software or whatever it is called. A...

This may have been answered before and in no way do I want to diminish Ellipse's contributions or insult him, but I was looking at Chyrosran's video on the F62 that was given to him for review, and this older website that had some photos of the F62/F77 models. And I noticed that they have a giant fo...

That looks nice. Wish the compacts' USB connectors were flush with the case but what can you do. Just have to be more careful when connecting the cord. I do have a question. My spacebar seems really quiet compared to my other keys, like the spring isn't buckling, and so when I tried to remove it lik...

Okay I got my keys on, but when I plug in my keyboard nothing registers. Is there a way to see if my computer recognises the keyboard, or is there software I need to download first?

EDIT: Nevermind. I guess I didn't have my USB in all the way? I just twisted it around.

Thanks mate. I'll mess with it tomorrow. Part of me wishes the keys were like the AT where the have the middle third be the size of a 1 unit key and the outside of the key just pressed down to the bottom instead, but I guess that would remove the option of extra keys. And I don't have any sort of lu...

Awesome!

I do have a question about the stabilisers for the keyboard. Is the larger width part the the white stabiliser supposed to be flush with the barrel or above the barrel? I don't want to accidentally press it down too far or try to.

<snip> Thanks Ellipse again for everything, and thanks for providing me with my first mechanical keyboards. It's too bad these have to be a limited run and no one really makes keyboards like these. I really appreciate the work that has gone into this. Your first mechanical keyboards are two F62s?! ...

I just got my Classic F62 and Compact F62 and holy crap these are amazing! I don't have keycaps to test them out yet except the spacebar. I noticed on my Classic the spacebar won't depress, and I am not sure if I am putting enough pressure on it or if it stuck somehow. I don't want to risk breaking ...

webwit are you saying that QMK fixed your issue with the Tab key? That would be good, but puzzling, news! Admiral: the solenoid and solenoid driver are not included with anything so it would be a separate order. Regarding the solenoid drivers, I have already sold out nearly half the whole quantity ...

If I wanted to buy a solenoid for my keyboards. Do I need to buy the solenoid and the driver or are they both included in the Model F USB option?

Progress is looking good on these keyboards. I can't wait to type on mine.

I also have been seeing people placing Solenoids in the chassis, and it makes me laugh at just how outrageously noisy yet awesome this keyboard can sound. Really cool, unique idea.

Great news indeed, now that we have the keycaps after 4 years, I cant wait to get my keyboard in 2027. Also dont forget to buy now, early bird ends by the 28th of this month Hi. I sent you an email about updating my order. I checked my statement and it has charged me for the old order before we upd...