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I got my early order of the Beam SSK this morning. I immediately assembled it and here are my first impressions: - It is like Ellipse said: this keyboard needs more adjustments and fine tuning - the screw's on the back are torx - might have been nice to mention this in the maintenance video - the sp...

To me - this is a clear case of TAKE MY MONEY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Johnbo wrote: ↑

12 Aug 2021, 00:27

depletedvespene wrote: ↑

11 Aug 2021, 21:57

Dude, you forgot the sixth numpad row. ¿How are we going to turn the numpad into a hexapad without it?

My bad, how's this?

Spoiler:

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Cyrosran22 would approve

And last week it happened: the '[' key stopped registering on my F77. No amount of tweaking the voltage threshold in capsense fixed it. I had to manually stretch the spring of this key a bit. That fixed it. The spring did buckle before the stretching - but somehow did not manage to get the flipper i...

I don't know this LGR guy, but this is like buying a Ferrari reproduction and then talking about that it isn't a hatchback. Ok then. I felt the same way watching the review. If you shell out that kind of money for a keyboard you should probably know what to expect and why you are buying it. Maybe L...

@Ellipse - Can you please answer my question: If I press some keys (letter ones 1U size) at the edges, I can feel resistance and the key does not go down smoothly. If I press at the center, the key goes down smoothly. I don't know the technical term to describe this. I am using Unicomp keys on the ...

Lol, I don't think anyone actually means lesser keyboards suck. Aside from Ellipse, most of us are probably here because of a Model M from one era or another. It's just that the F is that much better. If you watch Rick and Morty, it's like when Rick showed Morty "True Level". 15 years ago, a new/ol...

Both my Mathias and my Unicomp developed some key chatter over time. Not terrible - but noticable and limited to specific keys ('j' on the Matias and (ironically) 'm' on the Unicomp). I have been using my F77 almost exclusively since early june 2020 and -despite heavy use- I have not ran into any gl...

finally ordered one, eager to join the fun Nice! Even after a few months I am still happy like a child on X-mas morning. I am so full of joy, when typing on it, I can't even tell. Same thing here. During work (from home) I sometimes stop and remind myself what a treasure it is that I am typing on.

I tried the floss mod right when I got my F77. But I had great trouble getting the floss slide down the springs. Do you have a trick how you could force the floss down? I got frustrated and gave up. Actually I did come up with a trick: I took one of the cut off stiff ends of the superfloss (the par...

I can recommend doing a floss mod - reduces the pinging a ton. Get the correct type of floss and be a bit exacting getting the lengths consistent, and you’ll get a fantastic sounding keyboard. I tried the floss mod right when I got my F77. But I had great trouble getting the floss slide down the sp...

Just recently built the below and I can tell you ... I had to add massive screw anchors into the wall .... ... keyboards from a time where IBM was all about "excellence without compromise". I think that back then, IBM was still deeply rooted in mechanical engineering above anything else. I have see...

Leaving all these arguments aside - what most of us agree on is that we should be grateful for Ellipse (and contributing volunteers) for having created something outstanding. Thanks, volunteers and particularly Ellipse, for pulling off this really monumental feat that made it possible for so many of...

... And how does it compare to the original? ... I'm new to the website (first post!) So sorry if I sound dumb ... In summary, if you like the original Model F, you should like the new Model F. ... I have used a Model F/AT many many years ago and remember that I was blown away by the stellar qualit...

Got my F77 working with the QMK beta a couple weeks ago. Had some initial issues with keys not working and random keystrokes on the original xwhatsit firmware, but that all cleared up after switching to QMK. So big thanks to pandrew for his work on that. Here are some pictures for anyone interested...

Got my F77 working with the QMK beta a couple weeks ago. Had some initial issues with keys not working and random keystrokes on the original xwhatsit firmware, but that all cleared up after switching to QMK. So big thanks to pandrew for his work on that. Here are some pictures for anyone interested...

Great solenoid test video darkspider! Stepped 1.75U keys are not available from me as I don't have the mold for that key, just the non-stepped 1.75U mold. Unicomp offers stepped keys though. I got two 1.75U stepped key from unicomp - one for caps-lock and one for the right shift key. I was lucky be...

One thing that has been driving me angry with other keyboards (Unicomp, Matias) was that, after a few weeks of intensive use, key chatter started to occur. My Unicomp sometimes chatters on 'M' key presses and the Matias for the 'J' key. Nothing tooooo bad - but it is aggravating if it happens twice ...

... Just mention me somewhere in the list of contributors in very small text. Also, tell me if you want other angles/POV or tweaks to the contrast or line thickness. For now I have just added it to the second page for checking out the look and feel. http://www.linux-tin.org/ModelFManual.pdf Can you...

I'm bouncing back and forth to work 2-3 days/week, so I needed a method to transport the F77 without risk of damaging it(not like it could be damaged- more like protection for other things around it) Picked up a mostly unused, but old, circa 1982, Samsonite attache for cheap on the 'bay. Turned out...

I don't mind the high asking price for the TKL. One one hand it is none of my business. On the other hand: who knows what the current market prices for such pristine NOS boards in their original (mint) box are. There might be collectors out there who don't want to do the research, the trading, the t...

I have now used my F77 for a month and I love it! ... WHAT THE MUSHY MUSHING PIECE OF SHIT? - ELLIPSE, WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU DONE TO ME??? ... I can fully appreciate that. Both my Unicomp Model M and my Matias are good keyboards. But I can't stand them anymore. The F-77 feels soooo much better to ...

does the spacebar on the f77/f62 remove like the unicomp/model m spacebars? (it's the last button i need to complete my floss mod) if not, is it easily removable? i haven't the slightest clue because my f77 came with the spacebar installed :oops: It is like on the Model M, but be careful with the r...

Thanks Hypersphere for posting the photos of the custom bumpers. That's the first photo I've seen of them! Heya Ellipse, can you give an update regarding the Dye Sub process? The factory continues to work on dye sublimation and additional QC work on the second container shipment of the early bird r...

@rgleas: You've summed up quite nicely why the HHKB form factor and layout is so highly praised... The F62 in the HHKB configuration has what I regard as the ideal form factor and layout served up in a heavy-duty package with arguably the best-ever clicky switches. For those who have transitioned f...

@BucklingSprings: I share your enthusiasm for the Ellipse Model F reproductions. However, whereas Cherry mx (and clones) are my least favorite type of switches (although in my estimation silent linears are the best among these), I think there are keyboards employing mx-type switches that have excel...

I have forced myself back to using my creeky old unicomp for a day. At first it felt incredibly stiff. I have to "hammer" the keys to work. I realize now how tiring it is for me to type on such a stiff keyboard. I am spoiled rotten now. Perhaps typing on a light linear would feel good - but then I h...

@Ellipse: (or anyone who might have ideas regarding this): Some of the keys on my F62 -- especially the Enter/Return key -- make a harsh metallic sound when bottoming out. I think I have the same metallic sound with my enter key. I have started to love that sound though. Its like the case is daring...

@Ellipse: can I order additional cork pads? I like to rest my F77 on my lap - I think that the cork pads will wear out quickly. You rest that thing on your LAP?!? I think you will need spare set of feet for your torso when the gangrene sets in from having the blood supply cut off from your legs. :l...

@Ellipse: can I order additional cork pads? I like to rest my F77 on my lap - I think that the cork pads will wear out quickly.