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by 65caliente
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...
by 65caliente
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....
by 65caliente
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...
by 65caliente
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!
by 65caliente
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.
by 65caliente
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
by 65caliente
24 Feb 2021, 00:39
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: 9.75u Spacebar for vintage packard bell.
Replies: 3
Views: 935

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.
by 65caliente
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...

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