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- 15 Jan 2021, 01:31
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM 3276 versus 5251
- Replies: 7
- Views: 440
Re: IBM 3276 versus 5251
I'll choose the 3276 between those two, but currently I have a "middle" version, the 5280 "Beamfoot", it has the 5251 layout with a palm wrest:


- 02 Jan 2021, 06:36
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: Plans for the present and the future
- Replies: 6
- Views: 918
Re: Plans for the present and the future
I'm a NodeJS developer so if you need some advice pm me!
- 31 Dec 2020, 19:56
- Forum: Other languages
- Topic: Cómo hacer un Soarer Converter (ahora en español)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4986
Re: Cómo hacer un Soarer Converter (ahora en español)
Se agradece la documentación, un lujo como siempre PlacaFromHell!
- 29 Nov 2020, 00:16
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Kimtron Terminal Keyboard
- Replies: 2
- Views: 244
Kimtron Terminal Keyboard
Hi community! Today I want to share with you a recently find, it's a Kimtron Terminal AT like keyboard: https://i.imgur.com/ZZX0fsO.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XGKc845.jpg https://i.imgur.com/RfX29AZ.jpg https://i.imgur.com/owweeUM.jpg I'd like to know more about this board, it uses Black Space Invaders...
- 27 Nov 2020, 03:15
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4014
Re: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
Yes sure, here you have one:ifohancroft wrote: ↑25 Nov 2020, 05:37Might be a bit of a weird request, but can you please take and post a picture of the keycaps dead on from the top, like a straight up 90 degrees angle between the camera and the keycaps?

- 24 Nov 2020, 21:32
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4014
- 24 Nov 2020, 16:05
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: RANKING VINTAGE SWITCHES thread
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1869
Re: RANKING VINTAGE SWITCHES thread
MX Brown Vintage is actually very good, I'm using a Compaq MX 11800 with that switch right now.hellothere wrote: ↑20 Nov 2020, 23:31I'm going to register 50 accounts just so I can vote for Cherry MX Brown.
- 24 Nov 2020, 13:17
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4014
Re: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
I just finished restoring my other beamfoot. The plastic top case was already repainted, but all the internal hardware completely restored as you can see in the following images.







- 10 Sep 2020, 18:21
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4014
- 10 Sep 2020, 16:10
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Model F Technical Manual Project
- Replies: 138
- Views: 8542
- 10 Sep 2020, 15:09
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Model F Technical Manual Project
- Replies: 138
- Views: 8542
Re: Model F Technical Manual Project
Here some photos, feel free to add them to your manual if you want!
IBM 3178:

IBM F77:

IBM Bigfoot:

IBM 3178:

IBM F77:

IBM Bigfoot:

- 10 Sep 2020, 14:53
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Model F Technical Manual Project
- Replies: 138
- Views: 8542
Re: Model F Technical Manual Project
Hi darkcruix, nice project and I'm willing to help you. I have these model Fs boards: F77 (original), 3178 blue switch and Model F Bigfoot. If you need photos or something just tell me.
- 09 Sep 2020, 15:33
- Forum: Deskthority wiki talk
- Topic: IBM part numbers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9071
Re: IBM part numbers
IBM 5281 Keyboard (Beamfoot) Spanish Layout
P/N 5642540
MFI 7361670
7640025KE (last weird number on the back of the keyboard)
P/N 5642540
MFI 7361670
7640025KE (last weird number on the back of the keyboard)
- 09 Sep 2020, 03:56
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4014
Re: [Find] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
Good news guys, I finished the restoration of one Beamfoot. Internal metal plate repainted: https://i.imgur.com/PqQJwUd.jpg I built the kmnov's controller with an Arduino Pro Micro and it works perfectly! The only problem was that, the controller was designed to be placed horizontally, and this boar...
- 08 Sep 2020, 16:44
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: [Tutorial] Cheapest IBM 4704 Keyboard USB Conversion
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2178
- 21 Jul 2020, 19:56
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4014
Re: [Find] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
Wow, i just got another beamfoot as well, but at 8,12 times the price for just one that's missing one key. Mine is spanish too. If you have a spare "Campo +" keycap contact me! https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=24264 Nice! And yours have the speaker on footer side. When and where did you...
- 21 Jul 2020, 19:50
- Forum: Want to buy
- Topic: Beamfoot keycap + stab | Field +
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1830
Re: Beamfoot keycap + stab | Field +
Thanks for the data, also I replied the pm you sent me.Weezer wrote: ↑21 Jul 2020, 19:38The top case was always plastic on this model. The top cases of the 6580 and the 4978 were also plastic.karlmartin95 wrote: ↑21 Jul 2020, 19:35Great find, congrats! Can you confirm if the top case is plastic?
- 21 Jul 2020, 19:35
- Forum: Want to buy
- Topic: Beamfoot keycap + stab | Field +
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1830
Re: Beamfoot keycap + stab | Field +
Great find, congrats! Can you confirm if the top case is plastic?
- 21 Jul 2020, 19:32
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4014
Re: [Find] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
Wow, i just got another beamfoot as well, but at 8,12 times the price for just one that's missing one key. Mine is spanish too. If you have a spare "Campo +" keycap contact me! https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=24264 Nice! And yours have the speaker on footer side. When and where did you...
- 20 Jul 2020, 02:35
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4014
Re: [Find] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
A little yellowed, but other than the contamination shield they look to be in pretty great condition. Have you tested the terminals yet to see if they work? Would be so cool to see a working double-sided setup with these! That "0" key in the corner is just as unusual as the speaker, it looks almost...
- 19 Jul 2020, 19:05
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4014
Re: [Find] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
Yes and no. I tested it with xwhatsit and all keys worked as expected, but havn't given the restoration&cleaning thoroughly. Maybe I should begin this now. ;) Regarding the buzzer, does it work? Original aim is to test the xwhatsit&solenoid driven board. The solenoid worked so I think the buzzer sh...
- 18 Jul 2020, 22:18
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4014
Re: [Find] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
Two 5281s in one time, I'm jealous this time😅😅 Hope I could share a little bit of your happiness.6D854F5D-31AB-4903-BC37-3D06453AE14D.jpeg Hey, did you convert your 5281? Yes and no. I tested it with xwhatsit and all keys worked as expected, but havn't given the restoration&cleaning thoroughly. May...
- 18 Jul 2020, 16:54
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4014
- 18 Jul 2020, 04:14
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4014
[Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
Hi guys, It's me again. Today I want to show you a loot of IBM boards that I found in a "Financial Company". - x2 IBM 5281 Complete Terminal (Keyboard and Data Terminal) - x2 IBM Terminal Model M (Silver and Blue badge) - A bag full of diskettes and tapes for 5281 machines The gold here is the 5218 ...
- 01 Jul 2020, 01:32
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: IBM 4704 Model F / Model M Transparent Key Template
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2730
Re: IBM 4704 Model F / Model M Transparent Key Template
Hey, I have the other three remaining templates! they came with 4 M50 NOS that I bought recently.
- 22 Apr 2020, 19:50
- Forum: Marketplace Help
- Topic: Price Check: How much is my _____ worth?
- Replies: 4513
- Views: 454230
- 18 Mar 2020, 23:57
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM Model F BigFoot... 8521
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1054
Re: IBM Model F BigFoot... 8521
KarlMartin#7820 is my account on Discord, add me and I'll guide you through the process in english or spanish, as you wish.
- 18 Mar 2020, 23:55
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM Model F BigFoot... 8521
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1054
Re: IBM Model F BigFoot... 8521
I have the same bigfoot and I did the conversion without a problem using an arduino pro micro and soarer software. Be aware, if using pro micro you have to desolder the TX or RX resistor (i don't remember exactly which one was) in order to have access to one pin of the pinout recommended.
- 31 Dec 2019, 23:30
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: A word of thanks
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2914
A word of thanks
Hello! I want to thanks all of you for choosing me in the Deskthority Awards of 2019 as the winner of the category Finds / Collections / Restorations : https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23084 , it's an honor for me to be awarded with the Golden Wingnut. https://i.imgur.com/QHI496r.jpg Als...
- 31 Dec 2019, 18:30
- Forum: Want to buy
- Topic: [WTB] IBM Pingmaster (Chinese or Japanese)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 400
[WTB] IBM Pingmaster (Chinese or Japanese)
Hello!
I want to buy an IBM Pingmaster, it could has chinese or japanese layout.
The main condition is that the keyboard should be in the United States.
I need your help guys to find one. Thanks!
I want to buy an IBM Pingmaster, it could has chinese or japanese layout.
The main condition is that the keyboard should be in the United States.
I need your help guys to find one. Thanks!