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This. YMMV, but I find that the difference between F and M buckling springs is not enough to overcome the other main factor, which is the physical layout — I prefer using a regular full-size or SSK Model M over an F XT or an (unmodded) F AT. This, BTW, is one of the main reasons F122 keyboards are ...

I'm into keyboards because my entire life since I was a child has been structured in some fashion around computers. Beginning as a teenager it became my career. To me, the input devices you use on your computer is one of the most critical things to understand. It's the thing that gives a computer ...

I have a 1993 Model M that was recently repaired and bolt-modded for me by Clicky Keyboards. I've been typing on it now for a few weeks. Prior to that I was using my New Production Model F F77 for several weeks, and prior to that I was using a Unicomp Customizer 104 for several years. I can say that ...

Very nice find, congrats on the new-to-you board

Anyone know if there's someone else besides @pandrew that could get me the QMK beta for the Model F? I think they've been offline for awhile.


Tristor: I'll send you a PM with the details, I'm guessing pandrew wont mind.


Thanks very much for the info. I was able to get everything working ...

Thanks for the endorsement XMIT.

Yes, I have years of accumulated vintage IBM model M keyboards and original spare parts available (1985-1999).

Some are listed on the website, but you can also contact us for more esoteric and unique IBM parts.

https://www.clickykeyboards.com


I sent you a ...

Thanks all, I will order the parts I need from clickykeyboards

Anyone know if there's someone else besides @pandrew that could get me the QMK beta for the Model F? I think they've been offline for awhile.

Howdy All,

After tinkering with my new Model F and getting it going, I realized I could probably fix the two IBM Model Ms that I have sitting around from my youth. I have one that was made in 1993 and one made in 1994, the 1993 date example has a detachable cable and I at some point acquired a ...

I've taken the keycap off and wiggled the spring, pressed down on it a few times with tweezers, and actuated it with my pinky finger. Then I reinstalled the keycap. It seems to work okay now, I guess we'll see if it continues to behave as expected or if issues return. Thanks.

Just an update, other than my keymap issue for Command / Opt/Alt, everything seems okay except my "c" key. It inconsistently registers, often requiring multiple strikes to work. I've checked the spring and re-seated the keycap several times and it doesn't seem to help. Should I consider ordering ...

But, Tristor, if you only just received your New Model F, shouldn't you be on the QMK firmware? You should talk to pandrew about getting access to the software, including the little utility that allows you to view thresholds and voltages.


I wasn't sure how to tell. I think this is correct, but ...

Muirium wrote: 01 Mar 2021, 21:47 Trial and Force Quit is the only way.

What do you do when both options cause a lockup?

Hmm, their identities change every time I launch the utility. If I select the first one in the list, it never loads, it becomes unresponsive and I must forcequit. Will try the second one.

Same behavior for the second device ID. Application becomes unresponsive and requires a force quit.

I use Xwhatsit’s controller which is re-programmable on Mac (at least up to and including Catalina) with it’s own app. Originally, Ellipse was going to use the same firmware in his remake keyboards. Quite likely the hardware is still compatible, though I’m just guessing here.


I downloaded ibm ...

Update: I'm typing this message on the F77. I was able to resolve all the issues, except for one. I still have the Cmd and Alt/Opt keys switched, which I believe is a keymapping issue. One of the previous problem keys "c" sometimes doesn't register or will repeat several times, so I think I need to ...

I had a bit of free time during my lunch break and disassembled the keyboard. The tape looks visually okay, but it's hard to tell if there's a minute pierce-through. I've got polyamide electronics tape on hand, so will cover it over in another layer. Everything looks visually okay otherwise. The ...

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to dig into this again after work today. I'll disassemble the casing and check the electrical tape, that seems an easy/quick fix if that's the issue. I have some liquid electrical tape and do electronics work myself, so I can figure that out if that's the issue. I ...

Howdy All,

I received my new production Model F77 keyboard yesterday and assembled it last night. I've run into a few issues, which I'm not really sure how to resolve. I read through the technical guide thoroughly, but wasn't able to answer my questions. I'm using the keyboard plugged into a ...