deskthority

Dang. Is that Alps or plate spring? Yep! Sure is Lol, I figured it out. So what's the deal with Yahoo auctions? Why is this so cheap? Is the catch that shipping is just super expenseive? I guess it is so cheap because the auction still has 3 days left. And there's also a certain risk when buying st...

Do you have an opinion on the switches themselves? I think I like something with a little more travel. I've got an older ITW in the quarantine queue (that's 75% heavier) that I may end up liking more. The ones on this board also feel a little scratchy. I don't know whether that's because they need ...

Since there have been two requests regarding the numbers on tactile and latching reed switches, here's a picture (the one with the white cap is latching, the other one is tactile):

Because you had no connector box? I need one of those too :/

Thanks everyone for the nice comments :) Regarding converting, I think it's definitely possible to get or make an adapter to make the keyboards work with a modern computer. I've been looking into the subject because I'm getting a keyboard that probably has a very non-standard connector and might als...

I almost fell for it too, but luckily there is no shipping option to the EU
I think the problem that led to the wrong perception is that the thing pictured is not the thing sold, which I personally find close to being intentionally misleading.

Redmaus wrote: ↑

02 Jul 2020, 15:19

Gorgeous doubleshots, nice boards dude

Thanks, I think so too

Hi everyone! Today I'd like to do something that I've never done before, which is to share some pictures and comments about two keyboards that I've recently bought and that have arrived today. If anyone has an idea on how I could convert these, please share it :D Fujitsu N860-8002-T06501A The first ...

Hi everyone! I am looking for pretty rare things, so I know that my chances of finding something aren't great. If you have something like it or have an idea where I could try to get these, please let me know. Anyway, here's what I'm looking for: Old-style M122 I just bought a F127 from the marketpla...

Well, if you want to sell it instead send me a PM, since I just bought that F127 with the damaged case and I'm desperately looking for an F-style M122 to replace the case.

ddrfraser1 wrote: ↑

21 Jun 2020, 18:45

Working on my book


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Austria mug and Schönbrunn souvenir, I guess you had a good time in Vienna

That's an interesting keyboard, thanks for taking the time to share your findings. Do you have an opinion on the switches themselves?

andrewjoy wrote: ↑

26 Jun 2020, 16:47

Would this set work on a dell AT101W ?

"All Modifiers will have MX mounts for stabilizers"

JP! wrote: ↑

24 Jun 2020, 22:38

EnthusiastDude wrote: ↑

24 Jun 2020, 22:36

IBM 3278 full size, 2 available:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264763510633

This seller again...

Sorry I didn't know that the seller is dubious. I'll remove the link.

Edit: Seller seems to be problematic, so I removed the link

Great board, great price! GLWS!

forter4 wrote: ↑

24 Jun 2020, 19:56

pm!!!!

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That pricing is anything but fair if you ask me. You can build your own for about 10 euros/dollars I've just built some myself and the parts definitely cost more than 10€/usd. I built one last week for 8 euros https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?t=23406 Interesting stuff, but that's not the produ...

kmnov2017 wrote: ↑

24 Jun 2020, 18:56

That pricing is anything but fair if you ask me.

You can build your own for about 10 euros/dollars

I've just built some myself and the parts definitely cost more than 10€/usd.

benredikfyfasan wrote: ↑

24 Jun 2020, 14:16

Pm'd!

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PM with question

got the blues? https://www.ebay.de/itm/Micro-Switch-Tastatur-Mechanisch-Retro-Vintage-Keyboard-USA/303596337809 do you even steno? https://www.ebay.de/itm/Vintage-Xscribe-Stenograph-Machine-XEC5-HALL-EFFECT-Keyboard-MicroSwitch-Micro/193489228826 Thanks for the link, seems like I got the blues :D G...

got the blues? https://www.ebay.de/itm/Micro-Switch-Tastatur-Mechanisch-Retro-Vintage-Keyboard-USA/303596337809 do you even steno? https://www.ebay.de/itm/Vintage-Xscribe-Stenograph-Machine-XEC5-HALL-EFFECT-Keyboard-MicroSwitch-Micro/193489228826 Thanks for the link, seems like I got the blues :D

hellothere wrote: ↑

20 Jun 2020, 23:20

EnthusiastDude wrote: ↑

19 Jun 2020, 22:56

hellothere wrote: ↑

19 Jun 2020, 20:07

Shipping to US?

Sure

PM sent. Thanks!

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Dyesubs smudging and bleaching is a really weird thing, it isn't really exclusive to some keyboards and it isn't on all old keyboards either. I have a Model F XT in almost NOS condition, which has really smudged legends, so it can't be due to UV exposure or use as well.

//gainsborough wrote: ↑

20 Jun 2020, 08:32

how has that chicony not sold yet? That's in outstanding condition. Shipping from AU could be pricey but damn. The thing looks NOS!

GLWS!

I'm honestly amazed as well. I would get it myself, but shipping to the EU adds a lot and I am no fan of BAE, but otherwise it looks amazing.

hellothere wrote: ↑

19 Jun 2020, 20:07

Shipping to US?

Sure

ddrfraser1 wrote: ↑

15 Jun 2020, 17:34

Taking this unique guy out for a spin.


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The keycaps are really nice, where are those from?

Bump. Added stuff, price drop on the Chicony 5162.

No, that's just not how stabs work. They are made to be at the same height on both sides all the time, in other words when you press the keycap on the far left the far right is getting depressed at the same time and rate. This is not the case when you just use additional switches, they can depress i...