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by thefarside
Yesterday, 02:31
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6023407

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

Model F XT with some interesting caps. I wouldn’t mind having the Mach 1-8 caps :cool:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/116109193824
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by thefarside
Yesterday, 02:22
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8663
Views: 3792765

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

Great to hear ellipse! Looking forward to seeing examples of these. For the pad printed keys, are you planning for white print on black keys only or other color combos?
by thefarside
12 Mar 2024, 14:18
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6023407

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

Here’s a nice Texas Instruments keyboard with micro switches:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/315217091173
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by thefarside
12 Mar 2024, 11:41
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6023407

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

Polecat wrote:
12 Mar 2024, 04:12
Did any of the FK-555s have double shot caps?
They’re not double shot but I can’t tell if they’re pad printed. Here’s a pic:
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by thefarside
10 Mar 2024, 23:03
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6023407

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

This listing ends soon but thought I’d share since it’s pretty great. New old stock Focus FK-555: https://www.ebay.com/itm/186327028450 I know it’s NOS because I bought the last one from him and it’s in brand new condition. Just a warning the seller doesn’t pack very well. IMG_0231.jpg IMG_0262.jpg ...
by thefarside
10 Mar 2024, 12:36
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8663
Views: 3792765

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

Do any folks know of places outside of reddit, keebtalk, and geekhack where folks are posting about Model F and Beam Spring keyboards? I'd like to see these posts as I don't know where to check. I like the idea of a project thread and folks can post their feedback all in one centralized place inste...
by thefarside
03 Mar 2024, 13:50
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB - UK/EU/US] Model M
Replies: 3
Views: 243

Re: [WTB - UK/EU/US] Model M

Have you considered a New Model M? It’ll be reliable and I’m my opinion just as good as an old Model M.
by thefarside
01 Mar 2024, 19:14
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6023407

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

Focus FK-555 with Omron Cyan switches. These seem to be known for poor reliability, and the seller states several are not working. Too high of a price in my opinion for switches that may not be easily fixed and are hard to get.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/256429731574
by thefarside
26 Feb 2024, 08:01
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6023407

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

Like the old saying goes: sex sells
by thefarside
22 Feb 2024, 22:04
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: Future of DT
Replies: 440
Views: 6985016

Re: Future of DT

Muirium wrote:
22 Feb 2024, 21:34
thefarside wrote:
22 Feb 2024, 21:30
…but continued free use…
Optimistic assumption! Nah, there would be fundraisers after a while and eventual flipping to someone else, I’m sure. You’re buying nothing. Literally.
You’re probably right. Bring on the ads!
by thefarside
22 Feb 2024, 21:30
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: Future of DT
Replies: 440
Views: 6985016

Re: Future of DT

To be clear, Ellipse only said that he'd cover up to $3,000-5,000 to cover a shortfall from $15,000. So technically he might be buying the car with $0 out of his own pocket. He would pay for the gas to put in that car, though. At least after he drains whatever he can raise in excess of that $15,000...
by thefarside
22 Feb 2024, 21:16
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: Future of DT
Replies: 440
Views: 6985016

Re: Future of DT

TheInverseKey wrote:
22 Feb 2024, 20:50
As such there are better wikis that are popping up to replace Deskthority which also erodes the value of Deskthority.
Curious what other wikis you were referring to. Nice site btw!

It’s a weird situation and I understand both sides. I thought websites were supposed to be free! :lol:
by thefarside
22 Feb 2024, 19:40
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: Future of DT
Replies: 440
Views: 6985016

Re: Future of DT

I disagree with the posts above based on my experience with ellipse, and I don’t think he has any bad intentions. I trust he wants to keep the site as-is. I think he’s truly passionate about vintage IBM keyboards and I’m glad he’s producing them. I think debating about what his intentions are isn’t ...
by thefarside
21 Feb 2024, 00:08
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: Future of DT
Replies: 440
Views: 6985016

Re: Future of DT

I’m in for supporting a crowd funded purchase. I enjoy this site and would love to see it continue. I’m also happy with the site as-is and wouldn’t want any changes or updates.

I think we'd need a person to head this effort. My vote would be for ellipse if he’s up for it :)
by thefarside
08 Feb 2024, 17:59
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6023407

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

Matias Ergo Pro for $30:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/296205967135
One of the few ergonomic Alps compatible keyboards out there.
by thefarside
07 Feb 2024, 22:02
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: Future of DT
Replies: 440
Views: 6985016

Re: Future of DT

Maybe he could pay in keyboards!
by thefarside
27 Jan 2024, 14:56
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6023407

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

NOS Xerox 820 Keyboard:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/204632030836
Apparently it can use Maxi switches
by thefarside
17 Jan 2024, 18:15
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Appreciation
Replies: 4210
Views: 1138757

Re: Alps Appreciation

Very nice keyboard! I like the Focus layout and function key label. I wonder if it was made by the same manufacturer as Focus?
by thefarside
21 Dec 2023, 13:38
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6023407

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

Unitek K-158. Possibly MX Blue based on
this post:
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/276232979152
by thefarside
18 Dec 2023, 18:53
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6023407

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

Didn’t last very long.
by thefarside
08 Dec 2023, 06:43
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Dear Model F owners, can we talk? (Long rant)
Replies: 143
Views: 276376

Re: Dear Model F owners, can we talk? (Long rant)

What type of internal padding to you use? Generally art foam, sometimes felt and/or waffled drawer lining. Where flat sheets fit I will do that, for spaces that have more volume I cut strips to the proper width and enough length to roll them into cylinders that will fill that particular volume. It ...
by thefarside
08 Dec 2023, 06:41
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
Replies: 693
Views: 272725

Re: Alps Lubricant FOUND!

I think $25 shipped is a good price.
by thefarside
07 Dec 2023, 15:21
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Dear Model F owners, can we talk? (Long rant)
Replies: 143
Views: 276376

Re: Dear Model F owners, can we talk? (Long rant)

I also floss mod my F and Ms and agree it improves the sound a lot. Especially on an F. What type of internal padding to you use?
by thefarside
07 Dec 2023, 15:12
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
Replies: 693
Views: 272725

Re: Alps Lubricant FOUND!

I’d also like some. Couldn’t hurt to see if it helps.
by thefarside
04 Dec 2023, 14:35
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6023407

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

NOS Micro Switch 1SN1. I’m not sure if it’s for a keyboard:
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/115999743179
by thefarside
23 Nov 2023, 13:49
Forum: Group buys
Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Replies: 8663
Views: 3792765

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

Regarding the pad printed keys, could you post a picture of the UV vs. non UV example?
by thefarside
21 Nov 2023, 00:47
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6023407

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

I’m curious if anyone knows what this is: https://www.ebay.com/itm/375069084112 IMG_9433.jpeg The listing says “IBM Model F XT Style OmniKey Keyboard” , but I’m not aware of Omni Key keyboards in an XT layout. The back says it’s made in Thailand but not much else. Any ideas? There’s an Omni Key box ...
by thefarside
17 Nov 2023, 15:52
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6023407

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

This looks interesting. No clue what the switch type would be:
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/155893094502
by thefarside
14 Nov 2023, 15:49
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database
Replies: 70
Views: 114142

Re: Vintage Keyboards Sound Tests | Vintage Keyboards Videos Database

Never tried amber but Matias quiet click have strong tactility.
by thefarside
13 Nov 2023, 03:12
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6023407

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

MicroSwitch SD?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/364575575810
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