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Ellipse wrote: ↑

18 Apr 2024, 19:45

Nope, only the listed models (plus the custom ones mentioned on that page) are available.

Fair enough. Looks like the supplied keycaps will cover the layouts though?

Just checking, are there any B62 without any kinds of split shift etc? Seems both of the ones on the product page has some kind of splitting going on. Thinking about getting a 60% as well while I don't have to pay double shipping for it.

Ellipse, I thought there was a version of the beam spring case that had a dip in it and that could be used as a pen holder. Is there a version of that case planned or is the one shown the only one available. It doesn’t matter to me if it has it or not but was curious. Fairly certain it was a propos...

Looks very nice to my eyes, and wow that's an impressive forehead on that guy. Would have loved to see it with the white alphas too but I can imagine how it will look and I'm thrilled for these to ship. I'm assuming these are the same keycaps that will be shipped with the completed R2 boards? Love h...

Ellipse wrote: ↑

08 Apr 2024, 02:05

Nice seeing everyone at yesterday's NYC meetup! The meetup was completely sold out and over 150 people attended. I brought the approved Classic F104, Classic F77, and Round 2 beam spring keyboard for everyone to try out.

Any more pictures or videos of the R2 beam spring board available?

Thats cool but why do you still have an order cut off date? To create a sense of urgency to boost sales. That's what it is. No, Ellipse won't ever admit it. Just drop it and move on. If that wasn't the purpose, he could set the cutoff date to be three months in advance rather than one. There is no ...

wobbled wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2024, 01:18

Is there any reason why there’s still a ‘have your orders in by’ countdown on your website ellipse?

This particular horse was further beaten just recently, a few pages back at most

Currently the order backlog for in stock items is down to about one month, as it has been for the past few months. Regarding the production delays and deadline discussion, please see my prior posts for more details. One such post from a couple years back: Not to beat too much on a dead horse, but y...

Muirium wrote: ↑

02 Feb 2024, 09:39

genericusername57 wrote: ↑

02 Feb 2024, 08:53

Caps lock+escape for the key that's usually to the right of the 1-key.

That's an interesting way to type 2.

Forgot to mention, I also only use my keyboards upside down

Hello. I just purchased a F62 Kishsaver. If you have one, care to share your layout ? I am curious how you handled the ESC, `/~ key and of course the arrow keys.. Thanks Caps lock+escape for the key that's usually to the right of the 1-key. Arrows is caps lock+HJKL but if the vi-arrows don't come n...

//RPFSETUP JOB (5161A020,1A11),'SET UP RPF MAYNARD',CLASS=S,MSGCLASS=X, // MSGLEVEL=(1,1),NOTIFY=MYNRJR //RPFKEY EXEC PGM=IEBGENER //SYSPRINT DD SYSOUT=* //SYSIN DD DUMMY //SYSUT2 DD DISP=SHR,DSN=SYS1.PARMLIB(RPFKEY00) //SYSUT1 DD * RPF.V1R2M0.SRPFPROF HELP=RPF.V1R2M0.SRPFHELP // Yep, that would be...

since you have the unused Caps Lock-key to switch layers you don't have to change your hand placement to use them Good points, but I must quibble with this one: you may not use Caps Lock, but I do, especially when, for example, entering JCL to build a job to run on the mainframe. I bind it to caps ...

So is there a backup plan for when this site goes down again and never comes up?

The problem to me - aside from the fact that my fingers know where to find the F-key to do all sorts of things in a mainframe application on a 122-key keyboard without my having to think about it - is that you wind up playing unnatural chords to get to some things I use often. How many keys do you ...

I hope so, too. I have an F77, and it's a nice keyboard, but I need the extra keys way too badly to use it. For me the F77 has too many keys actually. I have one at work and a F62 at home. The only thing I really miss is an actual numpad but as my F77 doesn't have a double sized 0-key it still does...

Looking forward to finally getting it...in the meantime, I've acquired a real IBM 3279 with keyboard. I said for a long time that the Model M, no matter how great people think it is, is just too heavy a touch for me. 100% agree. I have one on a shelf and it's very smooth and satisfying to press, bu...

I find its switches quite commendable. It's closer to blue Alps than to Model F, especially the sound: Model F is much louder than this, but easily the best clicky board I've tried from this century. Another opinion I agree with. I really like the feel of Box White switches, I don't enjoy the sound...

Disclaimer: This is going to be guesswork from me. If you are looking for a genuine IBM Model F with a danish layout I think you might be looking for something slightly rare, and for that reason slightly expensive. Also keep in mind that a Model F doesn't necessarily have a very modern key layout de...

dodddummy wrote: ↑

17 Dec 2023, 12:29

Anyone else been get a lot of "this site is unavailable' the past couple of days?

I got that as well. Seems something broke somewhere.

Also nice progress on the cases, can't wait to see the fully assembled version.

I'd be interested as well only for the hell of it, if you need more volunteers. I'm in europe though so I'm guessing that might complicate shipping a bit.

For those who have ordered in stock items recently, please note that I am still moving through the backlog but the backlog has grown significantly in recent weeks due to much higher order volume of in stock items. Currently I am working on wrapping up the remaining small project orders (split ergo ...

Zeal Clickiez are absurdly tactile, overwhelmingly so. If they are a 10/10 I'd rank buckling springs at a 5 max.

You can always have a friend order a keyboard and you can order a first aid kit to ship with it at no extra cost if funds are tight. I'm sure you realise how it would be hard for me to convince someone I know to get a several hundred euro keyboard to make it a bit cheaper for me to buy spare parts ...

genericusername57 there is a specific process to installing the springs as shown in the setup video in the manual on the project web site. Just swapping springs without following the manual will not likely solve this issue. Again going through the setup video fully is the best way to fix nearly any...

genericusername57 please check out the new setup video in the manual on the project web site. I recommend picking up the First Aid Kit on the project web site as you probably need a new spring. There is a specific process for removing and reinstalling the springs and you can damage a spring if you ...

Is there any remedy for a ticking sound from some of the keys? Unfortunately this happens for me on E which as you might know is usually the most used letter. I have tried reseating the spring as well as swapping it for another from a key without any dissonance but to no avail. I don't have any othe...

Ellipse wrote: ↑

01 Oct 2023, 19:34

The first batch of new production Round 2 beam modules (now I can assemble and take some photos of the B104 keyboard with the approved/finalized Round 2 case)

Really looking forward to seeing those photos

The factory already completed a prototype of the new case and inner assembly design earlier this year and it has no issues, but to be safe I want to confirm that the new tooling makes things right for all the parts. Is this the one featured in your typing demonstration or is it a prototype of the r...

genericusername57 that is an odd issue, though in my NathanA Vial firmware testing of the F104 with both hands and random keypresses (far faster than 100 wpm equivalent) the solenoid kept up. Did you see if the solenoid adjustable bar was maybe misaligned/dragging on the solenoid cylinder? Did you ...

Given that I have not been made aware of any glaring issues with the prerelease copy posted by Ellipse earlier, I'm ready to announce a Release 4 of my Vial firmwares for the Model F Labs series of F-model keyboards. I haven't had the chance to try them yet as my Model F is at work, safe from being...