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by gipetto
07 Jul 2023, 12:01
Forum: Workshop
Topic: XT/AT/PS2/Terminal to USB Converter with NKRO
Replies: 866
Views: 588809

Re: XT/AT/PS2/Terminal to USB Converter with NKRO

Is there any way to determine which MCU is inside a ready-made Soarer's Converter, without tearing it apart? I want to buy one online, but I suspect the affordable ones will have firmware older than what I need, and updating it requires knowing which microcontroller's ID and firmware to use. If not...
by gipetto
05 May 2023, 10:56
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: How to fix Model F PCB
Replies: 4
Views: 1016

Re: How to fix Model F PCB

You could measure the capacitance of each good row with an avr transistor tester, then put an appropriately sized capacitor on the bad row to match the rest, after the trace is repaired. that's what i would try at least. the hard part is finding room for the capacitor, and the trace repair. perhaps ...
by gipetto
24 Apr 2023, 11:38
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8668
Views: 3800115

Re: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards

Thanks gipetto; they both seem like good options to consider for the Model F Ortho. If anyone could recommend a comprehensive factory default programming for the ortholinear Model F (including function layers) that would be helpful. I am seeing various recommended configurations online for the Ergo...
by gipetto
22 Apr 2023, 16:50
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8668
Views: 3800115

Re: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards

The details on the ergodox model can be found here: https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/product/ortholinear-split-ergonomic-model-f-keyboard/ Unfortunately, it operates like two separate keyboards without a direct connection between the two halves. I would be very interested if someone has a plan on ho...
by gipetto
16 May 2022, 14:57
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8668
Views: 3800115

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

Yes, performing the PS/2 on a different set of GPIO pins (assuming any are still available) would of course work, but the way I read the requirements was that Ellipse was hoping one could hook up to PS/2 without needing to open up the keyboard just by using a passive adapter on the host-end of the ...
by gipetto
16 May 2022, 13:42
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8668
Views: 3800115

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

PS/2 support for xwhatsit controller: How easy would it be to adjust the current controller to make a dozen or so ones with this chip instead of the ATMEGA32U2 chip? Per pandrew: this chip has "16k of flash memory. Qmk firmware currently uses around 22k. That's not to say it's impossible. It's prob...
by gipetto
16 Apr 2022, 23:42
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8668
Views: 3800115

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

USB is silly complicated. Why not generate XT or AT scan codes using discrete components and leave all the translation/fancification to a separate middlebox? No joke, i have a love for through hole keyboards and i would absolutely love to do this, but it's way beyond my skill level. i think for a d...
by gipetto
16 Apr 2022, 18:16
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Ortholinear vs Standard
Replies: 9
Views: 1465

Re: Ortholinear vs Standard

go for it, though something with 3u in the middle like the lumberjack or even a full split would avoid most of the issue.
by gipetto
16 Apr 2022, 01:40
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Ortholinear vs Standard
Replies: 9
Views: 1465

Re: Ortholinear vs Standard

I have been using qwerty keyboards, both iso and ansi for over 20 years and always found myself hitting the wrong key, then backspacing subconsciously to find out where my fingers are. i never learned to type properly. when i went to preonic layout since it was so much smaller i was able to stop tha...
by gipetto
13 Apr 2022, 01:23
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Amber Alps Chassis
Replies: 7
Views: 1165

Re: Amber Alps Chassis

why not do what everyone else is doing and make a 60%. you may have to have a plate cut, but the rest of the parts are easily obtainable new.
by gipetto
28 Mar 2022, 19:32
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Repair OEMMAX ADB Keyboard
Replies: 3
Views: 972

Re: Repair OEMMAX ADB Keyboard

you should do a controller replacement with a teensy 2.0 or rp2040 dev board, that is assuming you don't need adb any more.
by gipetto
25 Dec 2021, 19:29
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Strange, oily smell from rubber (?) sheet inside a Model M
Replies: 22
Views: 15525

Re: Strange, oily smell from rubber (?) sheet inside a Model M

some people have allergies to rubber and chlorination is a way to chemically treat it to avoid that issue. i think it uses bleach so you probably already have all you need to do so.
by gipetto
24 Dec 2021, 10:38
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Looking For Help With A Build
Replies: 41
Views: 21209

Re: Looking For Help With A Build

IMG_20150615_010146.jpg it's probably to late to change design but if you're interested i have a backlit 5x4 grid pcb that has done most of the work already. i put 3 of them in my 3d printed preonic clone. all you would have to do is space each pcb slightly to give the separation you want, and chop...
by gipetto
02 Dec 2021, 23:24
Forum: Mice & other input devices
Topic: Does anyone make "retro" USB mice in the style of the old, boxy ones from the 80s?
Replies: 32
Views: 120024

Re: Does anyone make "retro" USB mice in the style of the old, boxy ones from the 80s?

heh, i like it, don't know if i'd find the shape comfortable though. I could live without a wheel but i'd have to have a middle click to scroll with.
by gipetto
14 Aug 2021, 17:28
Forum: Deskthority wiki talk
Topic: Merge C64 and VIC-20 keyboard articles?
Replies: 1
Views: 9594

Re: Merge C64 and VIC-20 keyboard articles?

I own a c64 and don't see any need to merge both articles as it would cause confusion. the keycap colours between the c64 and vic20 are different, and keycaps are every bit as important as the mechanisms themselves, some would say even more so since the c64 had a heavy typing experience. they are no...
by gipetto
09 Jun 2021, 12:27
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Consul 262.3 keyboard with Hall Effect switches
Replies: 2
Views: 1216

Re: Consul 262.3 keyboard with Hall Effect switches

I wouldn't bother with a custom pcb. From other threads any solder rework done tends to fry the hall effect sensors. but i'm sure a controller replacement would be the easiest route. I assume a hold type hall effect would be similar to the alps em encoder datasheet. they have 3 pins for each sensor,...
by gipetto
05 Jun 2021, 23:13
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: !HELP Dactyl manuform not working
Replies: 1
Views: 999

Re: !HELP Dactyl manuform not working

swap the diode direction in the qmk code and see what happens, ROW2COL or COL2ROW. it's a common mistake for builders to make. if that doesn't work you'll need to copy down the pinout and manually edit into the code, or if you don't want to maintain a unique code then change the wiring to match the ...
by gipetto
01 Apr 2021, 22:40
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Is this unremarkable?
Replies: 17
Views: 2856

Re: Is this unremarkable?

I'd try real melted butter, not the fake spread kind. I use it to remove tar from my hands.
by gipetto
31 Mar 2021, 17:23
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Keyboard bricks, instant matrix scan and other clacky things
Replies: 10
Views: 2591

Re: Keyboard bricks, instant matrix scan and other clacky things

the lain by hsgw had instant matrix scan. nkey rollover with no diodes, was a neat design.

https://5z6p.com/products/lain/
by gipetto
27 Mar 2021, 22:35
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: 'Vaporfly' switches - I want'em!
Replies: 27
Views: 4838

Re: 'Vaporfly' switches - I want'em!

the selling point is that it increases running efficiency. I am unsure how that could improve a switch. if you are talking about replacing a membrane with the foam the vaporfly uses the difference would be negligible. rubber done keybs are already quite easy to actuate.
by gipetto
20 Mar 2021, 11:32
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Why are you into keyboards?
Replies: 42
Views: 6264

Re: Why are you into keyboards?

I like to use personalised computer peripherals. I have a ducky that required me to do a key combo every power on to set the backlight and it annoyed me. i have a form of ocd and i find it unpleasant to repeat myself. So i decided to replace the controller and play with macros to work around bugs in...
by gipetto
13 Mar 2021, 12:06
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8605378

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

ultrasonic cleaner maybe.
by gipetto
26 Feb 2021, 23:18
Forum: News
Topic: Unicomp retired black 104/105 Classic models + latest on the Mini M SSK
Replies: 27
Views: 50950

Re: Unicomp retired black 104/105 Classic models + latest on the Mini M SSK

looks like the leds are soldered to the membrane so it won't be easy to change them.
https://sharktastica.co.uk/resources/im ... i_leds.jpg
by gipetto
08 Feb 2021, 12:04
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Looking for a 3d printed AT101 spacebar file.
Replies: 2
Views: 947

Re: Looking for a 3d printed AT101 spacebar file.

No, fairly sure mine is 6.25. Mine is still usable but it jams occasionally. When i attempted to straighten the key it cracked so i reinforced the crack with hot glue. Mine looks like the bottom style with two barrel posts, if i chopped the key down i would lose the stab bar.
by gipetto
07 Feb 2021, 21:27
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Looking for a 3d printed AT101 spacebar file.
Replies: 2
Views: 947

Looking for a 3d printed AT101 spacebar file.

I was an idiot and washed mine in hot water and warped it. I figure someone might have made an stl of one as they seem to be a common failure point.
by gipetto
07 Nov 2020, 21:35
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Connecting to a Model M membrane
Replies: 9
Views: 2797

Re: Connecting to a Model M membrane

I don't own a model m but i came across part numbers for the membrane socket in the 101 key here. I hope it is of use to you, though it says 16 pin.

https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/blo ... /readme.md
by gipetto
28 Oct 2020, 10:37
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What are you listening to at the moment?
Replies: 1561
Views: 519390

Re: What are you listening to at the moment?

shiey is a hobo youtuber who explores by train hopping europe and scales everthing. he's also an accomplished musician.

https://soundcloud.com/shieyfreedom/sets/safety
by gipetto
27 Oct 2020, 20:35
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Very Odd Problem with Alps / Alps Clone Keyboards
Replies: 7
Views: 1764

Re: Very Odd Problem with Alps / Alps Clone Keyboards

If it was a medical issue then your finger would be on the s button, but if its an electrical issue then your finger is away. check while you type.
by gipetto
25 Oct 2020, 11:42
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26262
Views: 8605378

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

if you look at the f107 bidding history there are 26 consecutive bids from $1,450 to $3,550 from the same bidder before being outbid. the timestamps are weird as the winning bid from a different bidder has an older timestamp. i guess that is ebays automatic bidding feature. It wouldn't be impossible...

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