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As an update I have posted the monthly update on the project web site blog. It summarizes the goings-on of the project and my forum posts made after the prior update. Thanks again for all your effort with these keyboards and your detailed updates. Watching this project unfold over the last year has...

darkcruix wrote: ↑

09 Aug 2021, 22:52

I wanted to post the update to the Model F Technical Manual here as well ...

https://www.bucklingspring.com

Thank you! This is awesome, nicely wrapped just as I'm getting around to programming my f77. Very nice!

I also wanted to share with permission another great customer image. This one shows the pearl keys and Industrial SSK Blue keys: This looks fantastic. These keyboards are a bit difficult to properly capture the textures in photos. So far, this is one of my favorite photos, as it really captures the...

darkcruix wrote: ↑

10 Apr 2021, 22:57

That's the pure beauty of VIA ...

It's been a while since I've considered updating my firmware. Am I to understand that QMK with VIA support is fully functional? I wanted to wait for VIA to get reliable until I start flashing things.

Ellipse wrote: ↑

05 Apr 2021, 05:38

Dye sublimation update: ...along with producing some sample sets of Industrial SSK blue as well as some dark gray sets.

Awesome news, I'm eager to see the industrial blue printed, and eventually on my F77.

Drop Shift? https://drop.com/buy/drop-shift-mechanical-keyboard It's a hotswappable compact 1800 layout keyboard with rgb leds in each switch, plus a light row around the board. The company, Drop, started out as MassDrop and recently shortened the name. Their QMK configurator is similar to the offi...

Speaking of remapping and such. On my Drop Shift, I have different color changes for different layers. I found it so helpful, that I was hoping I could solder something up, similar to the lock light mod, to have different bulbs activate for specific layers. Mine would be more lights soldered into a ...

You just have to get used to it, same as people have to get used to those 65% keyboards. I agree. My F77 has the full hhkb layout. At first, I thought I would want to reprogram it right away, but after a week, I found it to be my preferred layout and remapped my other keyboards to resemble it. LGR ...

photometer wrote: ↑

02 Mar 2021, 18:50

My F77 with all keys - I have the complete set now -yay!!

The key feel is really good. The Lettering is really dark.

This looks incredible! I'm now more excited to eventually get mine, which will even have the same switch diagram winkey. I'm even using the same wrist rest. Very nice.

Do these slots located at each side of the keyboard have an intended purpose? They look like a space reserved for a very specific slide switch, but I'm not sure which one would fit there. My first guess was that they could possibly accomodate a flat cable, perhaps for some custom terminal configura...

When my two keyboards finally arrived, my gf threw away the boxes that same night, which the garbage truck immediately picked up. OUCH! That's some rare storage sacrificed. Hey Ellipse, do you think you could make replacement boxes/styrofoam available to order seperately? I'm sure this isn't the on...

Oh! I almost forgot: Those keys look absolutely incredible! Plus, my beige F77 arrived, and I can't believe how much better it looks in person. The paint layers give it a perfectly balanced semi-gloss that would be very difficult to properly represent in photos. I had thought my dark gray F77 would ...

I am trying to determine the "official" naming of the keys especially for the terminal / symbol keys, most of which are being made available to get through the below link. Not sure if IBM had a reference document on this or if there is another source. Any ideas? https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/prod...

Thanks for the detailed update, Ellipse. I'm patiently excited to receive these incredible keys. I like the idea of purchasing a B stock keyset (historical imperfection). I think I might cancel another keyboard to buy more Model F parts, it's much more satisfying. And thank you for posting about my ...

On the subject of custom keys: is there any chance that 1.75u Command keys will be printed? I can't be the only one who loves having a useful modifier key in the Caps Lock position, but uses a Mac, Just in case you haven't tried this: I'm not sure how you feel about using a 1.5u Command key there, ...

Dye sub update: Good news! The factory finalized the alignment and said they are ready to start production. We only have a few days left before Chinese New Year but if all goes well they hope to send some key sets before the break starts. This all looks incredible, and I'm actually enjoying the wai...

I just wanted to confirm that this is working spot on in my tests ... I will add this as the standard method to remove the inserts in the Model F manual ... HUGE thanks for this idea. That's awesome! Again, I'm very happy I could help. You just brought a big smile to my face. It's tough to feel use...

@darkcruix Thank you for this instruction, this is very exciting. I think I may have just been convinced to get a solenoid as well. This is such a rewarding keyboard!

Can anybody recommend a usb-c adapter/hub for Android phones? I have one with hdmi, 2x usb-a, and charge. It worked perfectly with Samsung, but with my LG G8, usb doesn't work. I wouldn't be surprised if Samsung's older Dex was more developed for laptop standards, and my adapter is more for laptops ...

@OxC0FFEE I'm willing to bet the numpad 5 already has a nub, as the base set is essentially a stock Model M set. I don't think you can customize the base set, either. So, if you wanted a nub on, say the Home key, you'd have to order that additional Home key.

Here's a quick collage I put together on my phone of how to make the (hopefully) damage-free insert remover I just mentioned. 20210118_165419.jpeg The paper is a post it, I'm not sure where the screw came from or what size it is, but you get the idea. 1. cut and roll the paper to the correct size, i...

darkcruix would you mind sharing a Bill of Materials for your LED mod? I think it may interest some new Model F owners. I'd really like to know how to add the functionality. Stabilizer insert removal: Another alternative suggested by a geekhack forum member is to use a wood screw of appropriate siz...

@Scarpia Here's a link to his Custom Legend Keycaps page: https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/product/new-custom-legend-keycaps/ You can find the switch logo by scrolling down to "Novelties". You can also scroll further down to see the entire base set, which will only include the 1u 0ins key if included...

I have tried a ton of things and even tried to make my own tools, but couldn't get it working. The Qtip method didn't work for me, I am afraid. So, if there is consistent luck with anything, I would love to know the method / tool, so I can add it to the technical manual... Ok, so I may have found s...

I put a simple IBM sticker on mine to honor its heritage and some people lost their minds over it. Don’t worry about it. Those LEDs look neat, I like the colors you went with. Yeah, that was flippin ridiculous. Ellipse is very clear it's an homage to IBM's decades of research, recreating the pinnac...

@darkcruix I like the lock lights addition. Your mod looks very 1980's, as do those awesome caps. I don't think any passerby would think it wasn't stock. If it bothers you that much, Ellipse does have extra cases. I was considering getting a spare for repaint. I'm really interested in how you got th...

I have tried a ton of things and even tried to make my own tools, but couldn't get it working. The Qtip method didn't work for me, I am afraid. So, if there is consistent luck with anything, I would love to know the method / tool, so I can add it to the technical manual... I just looked over the pa...

Any recommendations on removing stuck new Model F stabilizer inserts, outside of opening up the keyboard to push it out? These are more solidly secured in the barrels and tougher to remove than original inserts. Maybe hand / non-electric drilling and pulling out the drill+insert might work but it i...

I just wanted everyone to know: If you order custom keys ($4/ea), you can have the 1u keys made with the homing nub. I just emailed Ellipse to confirm, and was happy to learn this is possible. As I'm customizing my meta and function key layout, I realized how useful this would be, and I'm excited to...

To anyone who wants this board, but is worried about that ping: After hours of reading opinions and watching videos, I still didn't know what to expect. I'm very sensitive to high pitched sounds, and even the best recording won't tell you how it feels in person. So, after wasting far too much time w...