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SunshineRag_DT I have ordered the Code keys, PC AT Big Enter, and non-stepped ISO Enter - feel free to sign the interest form here: Ellipse thanks, one thing I was noting about the spacebar is to make the code key usable with current layouts it probably needs a inverted small spacebar. I understand...

Also it would be cool if Ellipse could produce a split spacebar mod with Wheelwriter style "Code" size key and a smaller spacebar that will actually allow the RALT to be used. Such a spacebar does not currently exist as the current small space does not fit the area after placing the Code key but you...

Isn't that basically F77 model? Not quite as if you look it has 87 key layout, so it has an additional 10 key macro pad on the left. So F77+, basically the same layout as an Model F XT or AT. The layout of a standard Model F XT fits this with a touch of space on the right edge. I am not sure it wil...

Full size and other Brand New Model F Keyboards major project launch today! Typing test and teardown In the future have you ever given any though to releasing an improved layout Model F AT/XT form factor (function pad left, nav cluster right. Basically an improved XTANT? Something like orihalcon di...

I have a DEC VT100 keyboard with a broken switch. Basically I suspect you have to find another Hi-Tek switch (they did make individual ones like below) and get (or make?) a replacement contact leaf. You *might* be able to desolder that specific switch to pull out the contacts, but you will need to ...

An octopus cable like this comes to mind, basically USB A from the computer to multiple out. You will still need an A to C adapter on the Mini M but that is a permanent mod I have done anyways. And this one can switch from C to A if needed. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YLTSTW4 Or just use a flexible...

I used masking tape. I tried isopropyl alcool but nothing. Can it be fixed by soldering? I may get a kit since it`s useful for a lot of things. If you can figure out where the break its it could be fixable, but you would have to find it. Basically you can run a quick troubleshooting matrix. 1.) Ass...

https://i.imgur.com/6fpFHrG.jpg In the photo (the red area) those keys are not working. They don`t light up nor are recognized when i press them. This happened after i tried a tape mode. When i touch the left pins the lights shine dimly on the column. Is there any way to salvage this or is the pcb ...

3D_ShineThru.jpg I will fall on my sword and say I made this one myself. And no that is not a render, that is what it looks like IRL, the 3D outline carved into the keycaps gives it a cel shaded effect. If you look closely at the key edges they were all manually carved. It sits unironically beside ...

Drop ALT and CTRL are notorious for loose sockets. They really dont have a good joint connection on the hot swap pads. When inserting keys you really need to ensure you have them seated properly before the switch get shoved in. I have repaired over 15 of these with one having 10 or more popped socke...

The Wheelwriter uses 2 15x trace membrane connectors so I actually used the Mini M version because it had 2 16x triomates, and I actually had one for my Mini M. But they only have presoldered ones left which are $95, a bit pricey. https://store.level1techs.com/products/mstar-unicomp-2021-mini-m-cont...

Any advice / stuff you wish you had done differently ? I was in too much of a hurry to get it all together but I wish I screw/bolt modded it, I would have really liked to add the ISO position flippers, but you already have an ISO Wheelwriter so I think you have all positions available already. The ...

If you build a 3D printed case for the Wheelwriter or Series 95 please post a link to them. FYI dont forget to design in an area to place the IBM badge if you build a 3D case. I don't know if anyone has made something like the xwhatsit for the Series 95, but it should not be overly difficult to adap...

Maybe If I find a capacitive Model (kmnov hinted at the 85 series), I will ask you once again :) I suspect kmnov meant the IBM 65/85/95 Electronic Typewriter: https://typewriterdatabase.com/198x-ibm-85.5178.typewriter . Likely these are the transition between the Selectric and the Wheelwriters. I d...

20230202_063205 - Copy.jpg Maybe this is a known thing but thought I would share a quick hack I have started doing when converting a controller board in a legacy keyboard. Since I usually want to have a reversible conversion I dont want to modify the case to change the connection going out the case...

Custom_Saver2.jpg Acquired these keycaps about 4 years ago as a flea market sale as I loved the colors and feel. Could be from multiple boards. No idea where they were from but they are by far the best looking and best feeling caps I have. They look shiny but are not slick and are SA but uniform pr...

Updated the pic for the final look and fully working now using QMK.

I have had a Lexmark branded M13 for a while now but have not really used it because the cable was deteriorating and DIN and Serial connections and the usage of the FSR Track Pointer. But now that I am trying to do some mods to it I have cracked it open. After looking online it seems there are no pi...

As mentioned in a previous post I have a Lexmark M13 which uses a Force Sensitive Resistor (FSR - Not a Star Wars Jedi skill!) technology vs the IBM Trackpoint II strain gauge devices. There is alot of a documentation on using other Trackpoint II devices but I can find very little on the Lexmark tec...

Thanks even though I suspect it won't work just ship it and I will investigate the differences and report back here, for Science!

Appreciate all the assistance!

Done. In that pic on the controller is the trackpoint connection J5 and is the mouse button connections J4? (NVM, I see that J4 is the trackpoint connection and is smaller but with more traces (7 vs 5), interestingly the membrane seems to be the same size as the membrane on mine before it get widene...

Very nice, my keyboard was actually built only a week after the one in the link you posted and I assume from the same factory. I do have a Unicomp SDL Y cable to dual PS/2 that I could likely splice in if needed but would be interested in getting another original cable to keep it vintage. Looking at...

Here is a pic of the controller board. J6 is the mouse buttons disconnected, I think J5 is the pointer stick (top left in the pic). Interesting I see a connector there on the left side that is unused, could that be a breakout for the mouse, I see in the pics of the IBM there is a similar connection ...

Sure will open it later today and post a couple pics. Thanks!

20210504_095849.jpg Posting my next project. I currently have a Lexmark M13 (P/N:1403380) that I got a great deal on a few years ago. It is completely usable, but as with many of these the cables sheath is degraded and basically flaking off you can see the electrical tape trying to stem the inevita...

What hoops did you have to jump through to get the m-star to compile on current QMK? To be honest the only thing I did was sort out the Wheelwriter matrix and mapped it to the MSTAR Mini M pin layout. QMK did the rest for me. Also note that I did not build any of the standard MSTAR configs other th...

Haha, awesome project. I recently QMK-converted a wheelwriter, but it actually still functions as a typewriter as well! Something about playing Quake on a typewriter seemed like a good idea at the time. FYI, if you were interested in VIA mapping that QMK, I have uploaded my JSON for that just now.

Yeah not alot out there. I found this on ebay "Heavy Duty USB-C to USB-A 2.0 Charge Sync Cable Tangle Free Coiled Wire Design ". This had the best coil I could find, still pretty short as it as a 3 foot coiled length, but it is a total 6ft coiled cord so it is much bigger coiled length than others I...

Added a build log for this in the Workshop.

I recently posted my "The Franken XT" keyboard and I wanted to do a post that documented that effort. Wheelwriter_XT_MAshup.jpg The goal was to use an extra XT case I had laying around and insert a Wheelwriter 70 assembly. I saw an interesting comment on Reddit that indicated the Wheelwriter barrel ...