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- 10 Feb 2023, 21:29
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Model F Controller replacement
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2647
Re: Model F Controller replacement
This will explain it better than I can. Thoroughly worth the read: https://static.wongcornall.com/ibm-capsense-usb/installation_model_f.pdf That’s Xwhatsit’s excellent documentation for his firmware which is what all these controllers were originally built for. Other (in certain areas better) firmw...
- 09 Feb 2023, 19:16
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Model F Controller replacement
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2647
Re: Model F Controller replacement
You can assign the pins yourself to rows and columns. The modern controllers are all programmable. So I just solder the wires into any test point I want and program it later? Seems strange but I have no idea about these things. I know there are traces from the front and back of the sensing circuit....
- 09 Feb 2023, 18:13
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Model F Controller replacement
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2647
Model F Controller replacement
Hello, I have a couple Model F XT's that may need the controllers replaced. I am in the process of replacing the foam in them but before I did anything one of them would register random typing continually and the other wouldn't work at all. If the controllers do need to be replaced I am guessing tha...
- 09 Feb 2023, 07:58
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Model F with Televideo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2641
Re: Model F with Televideo
I made the adapter and it works great! Thanks again!
- 28 Jan 2023, 00:45
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Model F with Televideo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2641
Re: Model F with Televideo
Thank you for the help, I figured it would probably work but was worried with the TPC I being CP/M and not DOS.
- 27 Jan 2023, 07:26
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Model F with Televideo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2641
Model F with Televideo
I found a thread on here that outlines how to use a televideo keyboard with a XT PC viewtopic.php?t=17624
My question is if a Model F keyboard can be made to work with a Televideo TPC I that I don't have a keyboard for? Thanks
My question is if a Model F keyboard can be made to work with a Televideo TPC I that I don't have a keyboard for? Thanks
- 24 Feb 2021, 00:39
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: 9.75u Spacebar for vintage packard bell.
- Replies: 3
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Re: 9.75u Spacebar for vintage packard bell.
Signiture plastics told me would have to order 20 for $100. Was hoping maybe there was more options.
- 23 Feb 2021, 07:06
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: 9.75u Spacebar for vintage packard bell.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 935
9.75u Spacebar for vintage packard bell.
Hello I have a vintage packard bell model KFCLEA916A that is missing it's 9.75u spacebar. The switches are Alps SKCL browns. Does anybody know the best place to find a replacement or a reproduction? It is quite a long spacebar and I haven't had much luck finding anything. Thanks in advance! Pictures...