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by caiko
15 Jun 2020, 11:08
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3801335

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

By the way, a bit off topic - but does anyone use covers for these? Anyone get a suggestion of a somewhat elegant way to cover the keyboard?
by caiko
09 Jun 2020, 14:58
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3801335

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

Wazrach wrote:
09 Jun 2020, 11:19
caiko wrote:
09 Jun 2020, 08:36
Do the stabilizers have to be pushed in all the way? I tried one and wussed out half way and already it was a nightmare getting it back out :shock: :D
You want to push them in MOST of the way, then push the keycap down. Try not to depress it too hard.
Absolutely terrifying :lol:
by caiko
09 Jun 2020, 08:36
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3801335

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

Do the stabilizers have to be pushed in all the way? I tried one and wussed out half way and already it was a nightmare getting it back out :shock: :D
by caiko
13 May 2020, 16:43
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Building an IBM Model F XT cable?
Replies: 10
Views: 2367

Re: Building an IBM Model F XT cable?

:lol: ohhhhmmmmmm
by caiko
13 May 2020, 14:44
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Building an IBM Model F XT cable?
Replies: 10
Views: 2367

Re: Building an IBM Model F XT cable?

Just to clarify, this is the soarer converter thingy thats 'all in one' so my input here is very minimal. :lol: However, I took it all apart, cleaned up the grounding ring, made 100% sure the little ring was around the screw to close up the case. Put everything together, got a lot of [/![/![/![/![/!...
by caiko
13 May 2020, 11:19
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Building an IBM Model F XT cable?
Replies: 10
Views: 2367

Re: Building an IBM Model F XT cable?

Just to make sure.. this is the little ring that is around the screw inside the keyboard?

Edit: found some info on this - let me check!
by caiko
13 May 2020, 10:45
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Building an IBM Model F XT cable?
Replies: 10
Views: 2367

Building an IBM Model F XT cable?

Hi all, I am having constant issues with my model F XT where it will just patch through repeats of keys (.................... mmmmmmmm). I've replaced all of the inside of the keyboard, so that leaves the Soarers converter and the cable. I have noticed putting force on the connections between keyboa...
by caiko
14 Apr 2020, 14:55
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8669
Views: 3801335

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

Twst wrote:
27 Mar 2020, 16:03

Keys are supersmoooth and both the feel and sound is perfect. Even better than my XT and AT.
The F62 in paticular has such great heft and is easily the best keyboard I have owned.
If I can ask - how do you perceive the F62 to be better?
by caiko
29 Mar 2020, 13:02
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB][EU] IBM Model F XT Cable
Replies: 0
Views: 824

[WTB][EU] IBM Model F XT Cable

Hiya,

Looking to buy a 100% functional, in proper shape (cable not stretched etc) Model F XT cable. Mine needs to get pressured onto the soarers for it to make 'contact'.

Cheers,
C
by caiko
09 Aug 2019, 18:55
Forum: For sale
Topic: Redmaus Megasale
Replies: 85
Views: 33798

Re: Redmaus Megasale

Redmaus wrote:
09 Aug 2019, 18:51
caiko wrote:
09 Aug 2019, 18:39
InvidiousIgnoramus wrote:
17 Jun 2019, 15:11
Just how clean are the legends on those XT modules? only issue with mine is the "smudged" legends, although an unused module certainly wouldn't hurt.
Mine were totally bled out, yellowed. So beware.
Did you buy a used or NOS assembly?
NOS
by caiko
09 Aug 2019, 18:52
Forum: For sale
Topic: Redmaus Megasale
Replies: 85
Views: 33798

Re: Redmaus Megasale

Redmaus wrote:
17 Jun 2019, 22:21
Masada wrote:
17 Jun 2019, 20:31
This is one of the sets I received. Not cleaned or anything.
Spoiler:
Image
Thanks for the image Masada, like I said before these NOS units have pristine lettering as expected.
Not my experience
by caiko
09 Aug 2019, 18:39
Forum: For sale
Topic: Redmaus Megasale
Replies: 85
Views: 33798

Re: Redmaus Megasale

InvidiousIgnoramus wrote:
17 Jun 2019, 15:11
Just how clean are the legends on those XT modules? only issue with mine is the "smudged" legends, although an unused module certainly wouldn't hurt.
Mine were totally bled out, yellowed. So beware.
by caiko
17 Jul 2019, 12:35
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [EU] Model F's: 4704 F-107, F-AT (Also F-XT body + cable)
Replies: 22
Views: 6928

Re: [EU] Model F's: 4704 F-107, F-AT (Also F-XT body + cable)

raymondse wrote:
17 Jul 2019, 10:41
I have two F107s but seeing as I’m in Asia and you’re in the Netherlands, shipping might be prohibitively expensive.
PM'ed you :)
by caiko
17 Jul 2019, 11:48
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [EU] Model F's: 4704 F-107, F-AT (Also F-XT body + cable)
Replies: 22
Views: 6928

Re: [EU] Model F's: 4704 F-107, F-AT (Also F-XT body + cable)

I don't mind he modded it with another color, keyboard-layout, keycaps .. You can always reverse the mods and do you own mods. I have a Model F-AT, but decided to keep the old layout out of laziness. An unrestored F107 sells for 400 dollar , so 400 pound is actually not a bad deal.. Oh, to each the...
by caiko
17 Jul 2019, 09:48
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [EU] Model F's: 4704 F-107, F-AT (Also F-XT body + cable)
Replies: 22
Views: 6928

Re: [EU] Model F's: 4704 F-107, F-AT (Also F-XT body + cable)

Yeah I saw it come and go with the opportunity to snag it. Not worth it IMHO. Painted it black, all original keys gone for a horrific set of unicomp keycaps / tacky DT esc key, no beeper, no footstand (although not 100% sure if these come with it), backplate not heat treated so likely a replacement ...
by caiko
08 Jul 2019, 22:11
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What are you listening to at the moment?
Replies: 1561
Views: 519552

Re: What are you listening to at the moment?

To the wretched screams of the governors daughter in my basement
by caiko
08 Jul 2019, 01:00
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Office-grade Cap. Buckling Spring (Quiet!)
Replies: 4
Views: 2262

Re: Office-grade Cap. Buckling Spring (Quiet!)

Hmmz, good suggestion. But I'm not sure if I'd like dental floss all up in my keyboard :D

Also dampening the sound is one thing but getting it down to acceptable office levels is another.

Guess I'm more looking into an alternative switch with decent quality and similar feel minus the noise :idea:
by caiko
08 Jul 2019, 00:23
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Office-grade Cap. Buckling Spring (Quiet!)
Replies: 4
Views: 2262

Office-grade Cap. Buckling Spring (Quiet!)

Hiya, I'm loving capacitive buckling springs switches - but would need some that are allowed in an office; so quiet(ish). Doing a quick online check; I see zilents, topre, ... Anything out there that would last and fit the bill? Keep in mind; my thoughts of contemporary switches is (bought a Leopold...
by caiko
07 Jul 2019, 23:04
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Model M issues (some keys not working)
Replies: 4
Views: 3616

Re: Model M issues (some keys not working)

Sounds to be like your membranes are dirty and broken - time to open it up!
by caiko
04 Jul 2019, 00:41
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What Are Your IBM Model F Preferences? (XT vs AT vs 122...)
Replies: 190
Views: 44995

Re: What Are Your IBM Model F Preferences? (XT vs AT vs 122...)

fohat wrote:
03 Jul 2019, 23:50
caiko wrote:
03 Jul 2019, 18:32

not sure if I would like full plastic on the AT.
The AT still has the 2 internal of the 3 steel plates and probably weighs about the same as an XT.
Oh don't get me wrong, if I find one I'll get it - EU is a pain in the ass though. g'damn backwater :D
by caiko
04 Jul 2019, 00:38
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [US] 122-key Model F
Replies: 13
Views: 3605

Re: [US] 122-key Model F

Gotcha! Thanks!
by caiko
03 Jul 2019, 21:02
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What Are Your IBM Model F Preferences? (XT vs AT vs 122...)
Replies: 190
Views: 44995

Re: What Are Your IBM Model F Preferences? (XT vs AT vs 122...)

I game on a F-XT - works just fine! And in the heat of the moment its quite enjoyable to angrily smash-repeat a key after dying :P I love and hate the Model F's so much - reason: there isn't a perfect one. For me it would be the F-77 with Function row on top and some fold-out feet. (i.e. cursors, n...
by caiko
03 Jul 2019, 18:32
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What Are Your IBM Model F Preferences? (XT vs AT vs 122...)
Replies: 190
Views: 44995

Re: What Are Your IBM Model F Preferences? (XT vs AT vs 122...)

I game on a F-XT - works just fine! And in the heat of the moment its quite enjoyable to angrily smash-repeat a key after dying :P I love and hate the Model F's so much - reason: there isn't a perfect one. For me it would be the F-77 with Function row on top and some fold-out feet. (i.e. cursors, na...
by caiko
03 Jul 2019, 17:54
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [US] 122-key Model F
Replies: 13
Views: 3605

Re: [US] 122-key Model F

I know these are hard to come by and are super inflated on ebay, but I'm really hoping to fetch a good condition 122-key Model F for under $350? Idk if that's super unreasonable or not. You're in luck, she's selling some for $299 including shipping. From the outside, they look pristine. https://www...
by caiko
02 Jul 2019, 16:45
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [EU] Model F's: 4704 F-107, F-AT (Also F-XT body + cable)
Replies: 22
Views: 6928

Re: [EU] Model F's: 4704 F-107, F-AT (Also F-XT body + cable)

Also looking for an XT body and cable
by caiko
01 Jul 2019, 15:33
Forum: For sale
Topic: Redmaus Megasale
Replies: 85
Views: 33798

Re: Redmaus Megasale

Well it looks atrocious :( Doesn't look like it will come off too.

Pingy, can't say for now - I haven't installed it yet into a case. Btw your case (youtube movie) looks pristine! And that thing sounds pingy!
by caiko
01 Jul 2019, 14:58
Forum: For sale
Topic: Redmaus Megasale
Replies: 85
Views: 33798

Re: Redmaus Megasale

Hey Redmaus, my NOS XT arrived as well - generally looking good. Too bad the legends on the keycaps look like they 'bled' though :( Some weird green coloring -

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