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Update (probably last one) (added more pics and stuff to original post):

Finished restoration

Gave up trying to convert the protocol because the og controller has limitations anyway. Instead I put QMK xwhatsit and solenoid

And finally, a side by side with a bigfoot:

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Update:

Beginning conversion attempt (updated original post; see 'Conversion' section). Seeking any ideas for how to continue.

Worst case ontario I can just stick an xwhatsit onto the conveniently placed test points on the rows and columns. If I take this route, do I need to remove the original ...

This is not a bigfoot. This is the keyboard for the System/23 Datamasters that did not have integrated keyboards. Very similar physically to the bigfoot but the 5324 has a bigger forehead.

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More pics


Keyboard One:


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I did got one of those a long time ago

https://i.imgur.com/bHZdhAc.jpg

I forgot to take photo with case, it is the same one as https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?t=16933

I am finally getting around to restoring it, thought i will share how to open the switches as it was hard to figure out ...

Please just tell me already please i

Muirium wrote: 21 Aug 2022, 11:38 Indeed. Hopefully these switches deserve their posh new home. I like the caps, but they’ve got that Stackpole vibe which makes me very wary!

Mine I cleaned and "lubed" with RO-59 and I think they are excellent! Smooth, no binding and of course a very fun click

typing

This is an interest check/group buy post for the case I am making for Marquardt Butterfly keyboard modules (from certain Olympia typewriters).

First prototype:

https://i.imgur.com/UqTYq9D.jpg
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Case will be made from nylon and texture painted; let me know what ...

This keyboard appears to have been made in 1967, not long after Raytheon started making their own keyboard switches. But this keyboard is made by NAVCOR, not Raytheon. At this point NAVCOR had been in the game for several years already

https://i.imgur.com/diSmXQM.jpg

keyboard:

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Hello need parts for two projects:

need 60+ logic scan sensors and preferably the switches too (non-angled stem)

need 72+ switches(non-angled stem) with the sensors(any sensor variant) and preferably with the keycaps (the thinner ones intended for SD, uniprofile)

Pl0x let me know if you have any ...

This is an interest check/group buy post for the case I am making for the IBM "F54" keyboard (from IBM Electronic Typewriter Model 65/85/95).


Here are some photos of the first prototype:

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TNT wrote: 07 Jul 2022, 23:54 Can you record a soundtest for us?

Your wish is my command

When I saw that these are the tactile version I couldn't resist

pix

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I continue to feed my addiction

pix
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The 3u spacebar has slots seemingly for typical Micro Switch metal spacebar inserts but they were not used here

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Porn

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Secretarial shift

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Come on, you can't post porn without telling us what it feels like. Mushy, tactile, linear?


Forgive my lack of manners
Travel distance feels pretty long (i like), bottom out nice and solid but not so "clacky". Sound is nice but since it is mag reed there is a faint squeak from the contacts ...

keyboard
https://i.imgur.com/2MumHpx.jpg

more

https://i.imgur.com/BhpmjH9.jpg


Long Ass Enter?
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the main switches are Clare Pendar S820 (right); there is also a Clare Pendar S832 (left) under the UPPER\nCASE\nALPHA key which is presumably latching (it just ...

got keyboard

https://i.imgur.com/E64BsAb.jpg

edit: This keyboard line (Inductric) was later owned by Keytec. Chyrosran reviewed their DIN-ified version and did not appear to be pleased. I cleaned and lubed one of the switches on mine and i quite enjoy it; no problems with binding nor lack of ...

As a Micro Switch addict I was very pleased to acquire these beauties:

https://i.imgur.com/2VCR5v5.png
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The one with fewer keys uses Micro Switch KB magnetic reed switches (presumably this keyboard module is RW series, though there are no such markings) and the ...

I enjoy these keyboard
I want to buy

what is the best keyboard

Awesome to see another one of these! I just ran through mine a couple weeks ago:


Viatron:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jsheradin/kb_adventures/master/Viatron/IMG_20210717_154026.jpg
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Hi I got this keyboard

https://i.imgur.com/wFwD9zo.png

This is still a work in progress; I have finally cleaned it and am now working on converting it to USB. Will probably be a while though as I have a lot of projects

Lots of photos in here:


Unfortunately it was not packed appropriately ...

I can live witout it

I ended up sanding until it was flat but I didn't bother getting the original paint off entirely, was no evidence of it after painting
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But the crack was surprisingly visible after painting
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The repair was pretty sloppy too
https ...

Hi I like beamspring and Microswitch SW and I want more. Any condition is ok with me, in fact I am looking for a trashed beamspring for parts
Both of my Models F are restored with new foam and keystems barrels flippers cleaned in ultrasonic cleaner
Let me know what you have and what you want

Forgot to give an update
It worked perfectly for about a week, then a key on the bottom row failed. Didn't bother fixing it as the 2KRO drives me crazy anyway.
Thankfully I recorded a typing video while it still worked, finally got around to uploading it:

I found my "cushionless" wheelwriter flippers in my First Edition Wheelwriter 3. I assumed they were in all wheelwriters but they seem to be uncommon. I also find them to have a longer travel distance and harder bottom out, like an f. But they are just as heavy as any other m. Wheelwriters also omit ...

I got an f122 case with a crack as well as a chunk missing (on which was one of the tabs for holding the bottom case)

At first I tried using jb weld but because it's a high stress area it didn't hold up when i tried to assemble it.
On my second attempt I melted wire mesh into it then filled in the ...

Go-Kart wrote: 31 Mar 2021, 21:49 You mad man!

I actually love it. Great layout. Anything that gives right hand space but has little impact functionality is a winner for me. What would you call this layout?

I am open to suggestions
I am leaning towards a play on unsaver, maybe resaver