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The BÉPO layout is arrived! Red is used to indicate the modifier keys. The infinite sign for example unlocks the APL layout. The red keys using a rectangle are dead keys. I saw a mistake but It will be fixed soon in the next batch. The "bump" located on F and J should be on E€ and T™ because it's no...

This is the updated version of the BÉPO layout. It's much closer to the "real" Standard (NF Z71-300). The modifier keys are in red. The characters with a red box are diacritic (which is also a modifier key). The infinite sign ( ∞ ) unlocks the APL sub-layout. ( ∞ ) + ( / ) unlock the APL sub-layout ...

Ok good. Just a last question, can they print on the spacebar? I expect No but I never asked directly. If the answer is no I have an alternative (remap the menu key and use it as a second spacebar with the proper pictograms printed). Their holiday is probably between September 29 and October 6. So, ...

Is it too late at this point to submit a new SVG file for the BÉPO? I could buy the official standard Z71-300 (2019) and produce something closer to the original version. You could tell them at the factory to put this project on hold if nothing has been printed yet.

There is a custom layout for the Quebec CSA keyset called “Canadien (Standard, LaBonté)”. It's free to use, no issues. It's an improvement compared to the version proposed by defaut on Windows. This layout acheive the level of compliance C (⅛ đ ˙ ) are missing in the Windows version. Other minor cha...

Is there anything new about the BÉPO layout (ordered 6 months ago) and the custom overlay? I know that my order is really customized and it takes longer to do. I would like to know if It can be shipped next month. Oh yeah, with your permission, I added your F77 on Wikipedia (french) at the bottom of...

For those interested in a "non-English" overlay (more neutral). This is the template sent, with the proper "atomic mushroom cloud". Numlock is a crypto "1" and Caps Lock is a crypto capital "i". Scroll Lock is more obvious. An idea: The overlay could be sold in a small bundle with the proper 1,75u C...

Ellipse wrote: ↑

12 Aug 2023, 01:21

The overlays are the same size as the IBM Model M 101 key keyboards so you can use them with the originals. Please message me if interested in additional designs. There will be a tooling charge of $100.

Perfect, yes very interested, I will send you an email.

Are they (overlays) compatible with the F104/FSSK/etc and older M (IBM/Lexmark) or only with your repros? As I said a few months ago, it would be nice to offer a version "neutral", using only the icons standardized (iso 9995-7), I am still interested to purchase the minimum quantity for an order (5?...

A nice review from PC World - thanks for sharing the link thefarside! 1. Yes, will do 2. About 5 sets minimum. Speaking of which, is there anything new about the French BÉPO layout? Have the supply issues been resolved? The last time I talked about this order (2 months ago), the vertical 2u key was...

Oh wow, we are really blessed today. Awesome.

Confirmed this is a separate layout from the standard French layout that is still available and in stock. In fact, Microsoft supports 3 "French" keyboards (from France) since November 2022 : - "Legacy" French is the default layout. This is your "French" keyboard layout . It's the traditional AZERTY...

The forum member behind the new Quebec CSA has just submitted a new key set, option, French AFNOR (BÉPO), and has comments below. I have sent the design to the factory, to be included in an air shipment going out this month or next month. I am ordering a few extra sets in case anyone is interested....

Really interesting project, this overlay. I'll just add my comments here as well. Maybe a version using the standardized pictograms (iso 9995-7) could be interesting (I had good comments about my layout, thanks guys :) ). It's just a proposition. Personally, I like the second proposition (bottom, En...

I received my layout. I still need to remap some keys (my Ctrl-Right first) but overall I love it! I used the ADM-3a terminal mod for my Esc/Ctrl/Shift keys (I am a vim user). Caps Lock is relocated between AltGr and Ctrl-Right (Group 2). Pictograms (ISO 9995-7) are used a lot in this layout and you...

Oh you received my layout (Quebec CSA) from your factory ! I am excited to see the result and take some pictures !.

I saw an interesting thing, since the last Windows 11 update (Preview Build 25247 / November 14, 2022), The old french AZERTY layout is now named "French (Legacy, AZERTY)" and Microsoft support 2 new standardized french layouts (Standard AZERTY and Standard BÉPO). French (Standard, AZERTY) Layout : ...

sedevidi wrote: ↑

11 Dec 2022, 11:44

I didn't see many AZERTY model Fs, or with the classic num+nav pad.
I'm very happy with it!

Very clean.

1-2 comments about the Quebec CSA layout : Ideally, all characters in the Group 1 / Level 3 should be front printed but if you plan to use the front side for your "fn" keys (Group 1 / Level 5 ?) I guess it's ok. They can also be colored (gr1/level1-2 in black, gr1/level 3 in red, gr2 in blue) but it...

- I am also a VIM user and I would like if possible a second Caps Lock key with the proper Esc pictogram, not ESC or Esc but an arrow inside a circle, it’s there in my template. Ideas (relocate ESC key): 1) Home Row (where caps lock is, then relocate caps lock between ctrl and alt) 2) Between ctrl ...

Just a few things about this new layout (Quebec CSA) : This layout was developed by a civil servant working for the government of Quebec in the late 80s (Alain Labonté). Unfortunately, he died recently, last summer. The goal was to modernize the traditional Canadian French layout made by IBM by limi...