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by hellothere
23 Jun 2025, 04:36
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Help looking for custom Model M keycaps
Replies: 8
Views: 869

Re: Help looking for custom Model M keycaps

https://www.reddit.com/r/modelm/comments/wpom1y/a_comprehensive_list_of_model_m_f_keycap_sellers.

Unicomp has a set of media keys available for $14. Same price for some Mac-specific caps. There's also a Mac combo for $28.

You'll ~probably~ have to ask Fentek for Russian + Hebrew. I haven't used ...
by hellothere
30 Mar 2025, 20:02
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: 1986/7 IBM Model M 122 Wire Stabilizers ...
Replies: 3
Views: 3955

1986/7 IBM Model M 122 Wire Stabilizers ...

... For both the shift and "enter" keys, at least. I haven't torn down the keyboards, yet. (Yes, there was a stabilizer jammed under the right shift key. I bought 3 keyboards from one seller, so the seller probably has a pallet full of keyboards.)

I bought these keyboards a little while ago and I ...
by hellothere
09 Feb 2025, 23:10
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: AEK1 with Salmon alps (or any other keyboard with salmon alps?)
Replies: 2
Views: 13937

Re: AEK1 with Salmon alps (or any other keyboard with salmon alps?)

I have at least one salmon / pink Alps keyboard and a couple green Alps keyboards that I've been working on. I don't have a time estimate for completion. I've only disassembled and cleaned them. I'll be putting them on ebay US, with international ship through ebay.

The Lunar 65% group buy was in ...
by hellothere
09 Feb 2025, 22:49
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] [US] IBM 8573 P70 / P75 Keyboard Cable
Replies: 2
Views: 7945

[WTB] [US] IBM 8573 P70 / P75 Keyboard Cable

Title says it all. I would really like to buy two cables, if possible.
by hellothere
04 Jun 2024, 02:46
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Help With 1981 Key Tronic Magnetic Reed Board
Replies: 4
Views: 13150

Re: Help With 1981 Key Tronic Magnetic Reed Board

viewtopic.php?t=17523 might help.

My opinion is that it's most probably the magnetic reed version.

I swore off tracing keyboard matrices when they started giving me headaches. Someone on this forum should offer matrix tracing service at a reasonable price.
by hellothere
04 Jun 2024, 02:10
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread
Replies: 672
Views: 629093

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread

I know we have a Preh evangelist somewhere ...
by hellothere
04 Jun 2024, 02:07
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Bad ebay'er: buggie4vrl
Replies: 7
Views: 10976

Re: Bad ebay'er: buggie4vrl


The switches were soaked in the “Max-Pro” lube

Yup. I remember that now, from the bag o' switches I bought in 2020. Let's see. It's on Amazon. "#1,494 in Sexual Lubricants." Um. OK, then.

The guy's got 5744 "karma" on ebay with 98.3% positive, so he must have done something right, at some time ...
by hellothere
04 Jun 2024, 01:37
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread
Replies: 672
Views: 629093

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYSWITCH thread

I have Omron switches in my trackball.

If there's a repair manual out there for Lambo cars, not Lambo tractors, it might list the part numbers and manufacturer.
by hellothere
01 Jun 2024, 23:59
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Bad ebay'er: buggie4vrl
Replies: 7
Views: 10976

Re: Bad ebay'er: buggie4vrl

BA, MA and PhD in psychology. Also into uranium, so I might have to call a hazardous waste team so I can throw out all the junk he sent.

I received ...
* A business card for his uranium business.
* A professionally-printed flyer for the Red Rock Balloon Rally, with a note saying he's flown in ...
by hellothere
01 Jun 2024, 03:08
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Appeal for info on IBM UK made Model Ms 1985-1990 with "Model G" stickers
Replies: 5
Views: 11107

Re: Appeal for info on IBM UK made Model Ms 1985-1990 with "Model G" stickers

I have a couple Model Ms lying about and I'd love to help. If you don't hear from me, please message me in Reddit or here.

Here's a question: what about buckling spring typewriters?
by hellothere
01 Jun 2024, 02:58
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Bad ebay'er: buggie4vrl
Replies: 7
Views: 10976

Bad ebay'er: buggie4vrl

If this isn't the place to put this, please move. Or delete. I'm cool with that.

Earlier this month, I ordered two key caps for an Apple M0116 keyboard ("Apple Standard Keyboard," if you prefer). Specifically, caps-lock and option. On the M0116, these are 1U key caps on the bottom row, so a bit ...
by hellothere
12 Dec 2023, 00:46
Forum: Workshop
Topic: LED size / number
Replies: 0
Views: 7542

LED size / number

I have a couple of Focus Key Pro keyboards and I want to change the three LEDs (yellow Alps switches) to something other than red. According to this thread , the measurements for green Alps are a bit less than 2mm x 4.9mm. The closest size LEDs I see on Amazon is 2mm x 5mm x 7 mm. Is 2x5x7 the ...
by hellothere
24 Nov 2023, 23:33
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What is the Lightest, Highest Actuating, Clicky Switch?
Replies: 23
Views: 30595

Re: What is the Lightest, Highest Actuating, Clicky Switch?

Muirium wrote: 13 Nov 2023, 11:57
hellothere wrote: 11 Nov 2023, 19:03 Mu, I have an amber Omron KB for sale ...
I knew I was just asking for this! :lol: Got a link, pics, price etc.?
I'll put it up on ebay tomorrow.
by hellothere
11 Nov 2023, 19:03
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What is the Lightest, Highest Actuating, Clicky Switch?
Replies: 23
Views: 30595

Re: What is the Lightest, Highest Actuating, Clicky Switch?

I was and am disappointed with the Zeal Clickez. I find them stiff and they also feel like they're going to bind on you at any moment. I have the "light" weighted version, not the super heavy ones.

I bought myself a Razer Huntsman Tenkeyless the other day. It has clicky Razer optical switches. It's ...
by hellothere
11 Nov 2023, 18:52
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Matias Ergo Pro w/ Salmon ALPS & PBT caps
Replies: 16
Views: 24924

Re: Matias Ergo Pro w/ Salmon ALPS & PBT caps

Revisiting this. Take a look at the Ergo 80b pic, above.

I set my soldering iron to max, 480C. I then slathered rosin paste flux all over the four points. I used a knife tip soldering tip (here's a random one) and a hand-held Soldapullt ( like these ; the one I have is discontinued). I heated each ...
by hellothere
08 Oct 2023, 03:43
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26278
Views: 9970123

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

webwit wrote: 01 Oct 2023, 17:13 Hmm, I still have that NIB one somewhere. If anyone wants it PM me with your bid.
Maybe next month.
by hellothere
07 Sep 2023, 03:20
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Does anyone still make keyboards with build quality comparable to a Model F or even an M?
Replies: 17
Views: 11224

Re: Does anyone still make keyboards with build quality comparable to a Model F or even an M?

mmm wrote: 27 Aug 2023, 20:30 [...On the Model M,] the legends are super sharp (in most cases at least), and the caps are practically impossible to wear down.
I've got a bunch of Model M key caps that don't have great legends and I've got a bunch of worn down ones, too.
by hellothere
06 Sep 2023, 01:31
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: ?..
Replies: 15
Views: 19010

Re: Explain like I'm 5: Remap a key with a Soarer's converter

Saved this thread at archive.org and updated the "Internal Soarer's Converter from scratch (beginner friendly)" thread with a link here.
by hellothere
06 Sep 2023, 01:29
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Internal Soarer's Converter from scratch (beginner friendly)
Replies: 32
Views: 110117

Re: Internal Soarer's Converter from scratch (beginner friendly)

Just wanted to mention that there's some beginner's instructions on how to program the Soarer's converter at viewtopic.php?f=2&t=28294
by hellothere
06 Sep 2023, 01:16
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Appreciation
Replies: 4239
Views: 1465596

Re: Alps Appreciation



New double-shot Tai-Hao blue & grey keycaps.

How did you stabilize the spacebar? When I tried Matias stabs, the spacebar became wobbly in yaw direction.

The Dell spacebar has two "guide pillars" on it and those fit into two plastic "sockets" on the keyboard. That makes spacebar wobbling ...
by hellothere
05 Sep 2023, 21:14
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Appreciation
Replies: 4239
Views: 1465596

Re: Alps Appreciation

My newest frankenboard. Dell AT101W. Swapped out black Alps with salmon Alps switches. Grey painted case, w/matte clear enamel finish. New double-shot Tai-Hao blue & grey keycaps. Waxboil. Paper mod. If you squint, you can see the key mounting plate. Sanded, repainted with hammered black paint ...
by hellothere
05 Sep 2023, 20:50
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread
Replies: 5368
Views: 1993450

Re: IDENTIFY THE KEYBOARD thread

https://www.ebay.com/itm/166046651053
Alps SKCC?
Spoiler:
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Cool looking.
by hellothere
03 Sep 2023, 19:12
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: WTB: Alps SKFF double action keyswitch
Replies: 5
Views: 5455

Re: WTB: Alps SKFF double action keyswitch

If I don't contact you in a week, PM me. I think I have a Canon typewriter lying around. It's buried in a bunch of other stuff. I don't remember if it's an AP-400.
by hellothere
03 Sep 2023, 19:06
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: The mystery of DT's new owner - SOLVED
Replies: 318
Views: 9660412

Re: The mystery of DT's new owner - SOLVED



There's a non-disclosure in the sale contract about the dealings with onecommerce, but for order of magnitude, the second highest bid was not low 5 digit number.

Well, that's one fine investment they made! All that money and they can't even be arsed maintaining basic admin.

FWIW, several ...
by hellothere
23 Aug 2023, 21:48
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Does anyone still make keyboards with build quality comparable to a Model F or even an M?
Replies: 17
Views: 11224

Re: Does anyone still make keyboards with build quality comparable to a Model F or even an M?

My Keychrons aren't bad. I think they're both K6s.

I'm currently typing on a (probably) original gen Velocifire TKL with Box Jade switches and $30 or so caps. I'm rather surprised at how good the construction is, especially for a keyboard that also cost around $30, new.

I've got one of those ...

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