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by kitschmensch
27 Mar 2021, 04:32
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Chicony KB-5160AT (w/Green Alps!)
Replies: 3
Views: 1940

Re: Chicony KB-5160AT (w/Green Alps!)

The space bar is incredibly light! Almost too light. I wouldn't dare try to guess grams, but it feels about as light or lighter than my HHKB spacebar, which is 45g, I believe. Certainly loads lighter than the model F spacebar (I had to mod mine to get it to a usable state)
by kitschmensch
27 Mar 2021, 01:42
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Chicony KB-5160AT (w/Green Alps!)
Replies: 3
Views: 1940

Chicony KB-5160AT (w/Green Alps!)

Hi there. I wanted to upload some photos of a recent eBay adventure mainly to provide a source so I can update the wiki. I found a new listing for a Packard Bell-branded Chicony KB-5160AT that was in really good condition, and thought it might be a chance to try out some blue alps. I knew Chicony bo...
by kitschmensch
26 Mar 2021, 22:54
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Do you type any different with/without homing bumps on keycaps?
Replies: 25
Views: 3765

Re: Do you type any different with/without homing bumps on keycaps?

I really rely on homing bumps. When using my model F, I frequently type entire sentences asojhnq ecnd eyn vng, So I made my own! I think I read this tip on this forum, but you can use a tactile pen for vision impaired people to create your own. https://thelowvisionstore.com/products/hi-mark-tactile-...
by kitschmensch
11 Nov 2019, 07:02
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What is my white whale keyboard?
Replies: 3
Views: 1261

Re: What is my white whale keyboard?

Wow, that sounds perfect. I will definitely try these out.

What case are you using with that pcb?
by kitschmensch
10 Nov 2019, 08:13
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What is my white whale keyboard?
Replies: 3
Views: 1261

What is my white whale keyboard?

And I don't mean IBM Displaywriter ;) Hey there. Recently got into the keyboard hobby, and I am looking for suggestions on which keyboard I should actually be hunting for, in terms of key feel, sound, age, quality, etc. I learned how to touch type on Cherry MX Blues. I love the clicks! But the sound...
by kitschmensch
10 Nov 2019, 07:33
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Ibm model F XT replacement pad/foam/reassembly issues
Replies: 12
Views: 2811

Re: Ibm model F XT replacement pad/foam/reassembly issues

I have had the misfortune of having to take my XT apart a couple times. Once when I spilled wine on it. :shock: Never again. Have you opened a keyboard testing app to see if you are getting random keys firing? That may be an indication that some of the flippers are not set correctly, and that might ...

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