deskthority

The finger right next to my pinky is ridiculously strong compared to my other fingers. I did not notice it when using brown switches because they require so little force. When I started using a model M I began to realize it. At first I thought that a switch was worn but after further investigation i...

Wow, those are sweet! Where did you happen to find them?

I am in the USA. I saw that one last night, but I cant get any new keyboards right now. Ill need to sell something. Probably a G80. Thanks for your help though. So you think that my focus is just too old? It sucks it doesn't work because it has my favorite feel. I actually bought a model m to take t...

Heres a new picture.

I found a sim card in one of mine.

Yep^

What switches do their keyboards use?

So whats the scoop on this Mitsumi company? I have never heard of them before.

Heres their switch list page:
http://www.mitsumi.co.jp/latest/Catalog ... list_e.pdf

Could this diode be the problem? it looks like its barely on there.

Imperial guards are the mighty protectors of reds?

I want it to work and I want to use it though. =P
So nobody has any clue whats wrong with it?

Its sad, I really love this keyboard.

Ok, so its probably something electrical right? When I checked everything inside it looked great considering its age. How should I go about pinpointing what exactly is wrong? When I start my PC the LEDs flash. I get that "Keyboard interface error" in boot. Also in windows I believe that it said that...

I have this one
http://www.monoprice.com/products/produ ... 1&format=2

It gives me "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)" in my control panel.

Edit: that was the wrong usb port I know what that one is. It actually says that the keyboard is working fine. >.>

What at to ps/2 adapter are you using that works?

Well the blue cube didn't work. =(
The software from the usb loads but the keyboard still wont work.
What are the other possibilities of error? I am determined to get this keyboard to work.

This sounds like a great idea. I hope it works out.

I already ordered the blue cube earlier from some US store for $11 including shipping. I just hope it works.

I want it though =P Its just annoying having to pay $15 for adapters on a $10 keyboard. I really like the way it feels.

The cheapest one I can find cost $11 usd.

its so expensive though =,(
Are you sure it will work?

1) Could be a dead board, busted IC or other more easily replaceable part. Some of these Focus boards used re-pluggable ICs. See if yours is loose 2) The board could be running in XT mode instead of AT. If you slide a small screw driver under the logo on the top left corner, you will notice that it...

So I should go from AT -> PS/2 -> USB?

And that thing is expensive as hell! With shipping it would be more then the board cost.

Im not that keyboard challenged. =P Its just that the the tab on the far right doesn't even look like its physically possible for it to come out. I don't think you would be able to tell if I took a pic, but there isn't enough room for it to unlatch. Edit: I got it open finally! I was surprised at ho...

Thats very odd, I took a pic of under the logo I have nothing there it just pops off for no reason. I wish I could get this thing working. One of the 3 little clips that holds it together is tilted and I am having a very hard time trying to open the case.

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i found the dip switch under the right leg of the keyboard. Im on enhanced at, ps/2

Should I be on normal or inverse? Also what is that hole with the A and X for?

The construction is better than any of the G80's I own so i'm pretty happy with it. xD

I Just wish I could get it to work! Help me get it to work plz. =(

Label pic coming soon.

Switch

Pics :mrgreen: Kinda dirty. One of the plastic clips on the back that holds it together is stuck, and I don't want to break it. http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww18/y3ma/DSC_0001.jpg http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww18/y3ma/DSC_0004.jpg http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww18/y3ma/DSC_0005.jp...