deskthority

I saw this Texas Instruments Low Profile keyboard on eBay and didn’t recognize the switch. Anyone know what it is?
Listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/167035937371

The way it's phrased, it sounds like the same person owned Video Display and Ordway. If it was the same, why are they charging their own company rent in the first place? I wonder if it's an accounting or tax game, moving around losses and forgiveness to create some number palatable to an outside in...

Here’s another idea: a flat plate buckling spring keyboard with specialized sliders or stems that accept cherry caps and a plastic case.

It also appears the off topic section is getting spammed.

I agree with your philosophy and thankfully Model F keyboards don’t require much maintenance. I bought two F77 keyboards and other than installing the keys, they didn’t require anything else. I took one apart and it was very simple. Only two screws! I prefer DIY and any efforts to keep the costs dow...

I noticed I’m no longer getting email notifications and in a topic I can’t subscribe to posts anymore. There’s just a print option. Is anyone else experiencing this?

This is a cute little terminal board. Maybe a 40%? Too rich for my blood, but thought I’d share. https://www.ebay.com/itm/315487903203

I bought Noir and love it! But I like everything dark in low light places and at night. I think it does a perfect job on Deskthority.

I’ve found that dark mode seems to be a generational thing where I work. Older folks aren’t a fan but the younger people love it.

wim_board wrote: ↑

20 Jun 2024, 14:46

Sure this has been asked, but the thread is getting looong. Is it possible to adapt my m77, adding a split right shift? Involved, I'm sure, but possible?

I don’t think so. The HHKB split right shift has a different barrel plate and probably different PCB than the normal layout.

Microswitch keyboard with backlit keys:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/166819435457

I floss mod all my buckling spring keyboards and didn’t notice a difference in feel, but I use regular floss.

The NES edition is on sale for a decent price here:
https://electronics.woot.com/offers/8bi ... ard-blueto

Thanks Mu! I got the extension and it looks perfect now.

I bought some switches and caps from him and got similar stuff, along with an invitation to attend a conference where he was presenting on alps switches. The switches were soaked in the “Max-Pro” lube he references and I didn’t like the sound and feel and decided to use them just for spare parts.

I’d love a dark mode.

More info on the numpad:
https://www.8bitdo.com/retro-18-mechanical-numpad/

Model M version:
https://www.8bitdo.com/retro-mechanical-keyboard-m/

I ordered a set of caps from Unicomp back in 2022 and they were the two piece design. It couldn’t hurt to email them and ask if you can’t find a good source.

IBM Kishaver for $192,418.96!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/176368326890

Looks like blue alps! I have the same discoloration in the stems as you do:

The switches and varied colors looks exactly like my Omni Key 102 and Focus FK-555 with blue alps, along with the stamps on the housing, but it couldn’t hurt to open them up

jensma wrote: ↑

07 May 2024, 18:28

Yet another switch that need identification wiki/Codegen_Technology_CG-84A1

They look like blue alps.

Black space invaders board for a reasonable price:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/226123796588

It would look nice cleaned up with a black painted case, but I have too many unfinished projects.

dodddummy wrote: ↑

02 May 2024, 11:31

I haven't seen an update in a while. Is there one?

Is this the best place to monitor for updates?

You can subscribe to the newsletter on the website: https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/

It is obviously a Cherry G8x-1000 HxD

Of course! I don’t own many Cherry boards so I wasn’t sure.

snoopy wrote: ↑

27 Apr 2024, 22:52

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Very nice snoopy. Is that Doom 1 or 2? Also, what type of keyboard is that?

Very nice! What type of switches does that beauty use?

Ellipse, I thought there was a version of the beam spring case that had a dip in it and that could be used as a pen holder. Is there a version of that case planned or is the one shown the only one available. It doesn’t matter to me if it has it or not but was curious.

The Matias Ergo Pro might be a good option for you. You can get it with quiet click switches which are pretty silent and feel good. Here’s a link to the different versions:
https://matias.store/collections/all/ergo-pro

The cases look great! Btw Model F Labs was mentioned in an Ars Technica about the new Windows copilot key: The 122-key keyboard layout with F23 lives on. Beyond people who still swear by old Model F and M keyboards, Model F Labs and Unicomp both currently sell modern buckling spring keyboards with b...

Model F keyboards was referenced in an article discussing a new 8BitDo keyboard: Customers willing to spend extra money on a more varied selection of sturdier keyboards (or those who can't give up a number pad) might want to shop at Model F Labs. The project offers accurately reproduced IBM Model F ...