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by r0l4n
10 Aug 2025, 10:37
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model F AT - Random key presses by just laying fingers on the keys
Replies: 7
Views: 191

Re: IBM Model F AT - Random key presses by just laying fingers on the keys

I see, so the foam not being in top shape can, on its own, provoke issues with capacitance. I'm pretty sure the foam is in a pretty terrible state after all these years, regardless of how clean and pristine anything else is.
by r0l4n
09 Aug 2025, 19:02
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model F AT - Random key presses by just laying fingers on the keys
Replies: 7
Views: 191

Re: IBM Model F AT - Random key presses by just laying fingers on the keys

It all looks very pristine to me... I didn't even spot any dust down there. Took a few pics from barrels in different areas, not sure if it will really come through.

The amount of random keys presses is insane, dozens of characters stream in as I just rest my fingers on top of the keys, so there ...
by r0l4n
08 Aug 2025, 16:42
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model F AT - Random key presses by just laying fingers on the keys
Replies: 7
Views: 191

IBM Model F AT - Random key presses by just laying fingers on the keys

Hi,

I just got my hands on an original IBM Model F AT keyboard from 1985 belonging to a IBM PC AT (5170). It is in great condition but it was quite dirty when I got it, so first order of business was a good clean-up - I removed all keycaps, soaked them in warm water and soap, rub them with a cloth ...

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