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- 07 Nov 2021, 05:10
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Vector editor for keyboard plate design
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7492
Re: Vector editor for keyboard plate design
Manual plates I draw in qcad, using reference dxfs as needed for switch types. Or, I generate the plate dxf from swills tool sites (cap layout first, export to the plate builder), then edit as needed (if needed) in qcad.
- 18 Oct 2021, 04:43
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Mini M easy lock light mod to change from blue to green using yellow vinyl headlight film
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8111
Re: Mini M easy lock light mod to change from blue to green using yellow vinyl headlight film
If you make 3 seperate stacks of film vs one, with more black tape between, you'd get less light bleed.
- 17 Oct 2021, 22:53
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Active USB to PS/2 adapter?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 25630
- 03 Oct 2021, 06:23
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Don't you feel like DT is dying?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 30018
Re: Don't you feel like DT is dying?
I'm guilty of being very active on both DT and GH for a while a few years ago, then stepping away. Just happens cause hobbies shift or 'life happens'. I was very busy with work for a solid 2 years, had 'all' of the keyboards I wanted in hand, so didn't spend as much time here. But I am glad the foru...
- 29 Sep 2021, 00:42
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Active USB to PS/2 adapter?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 25630
Re: Active USB to PS/2 adapter?
Maybe start here https://github.com/10110111/usb2ps2conv This sounds promising, but I don't have the knowledge to source parts for that...plus a case... Overall the best partial solution, I'd say, though. Hardware is easy. The ref'd board is in stock at amazon, the rest can come from mouser, digike...
- 29 Sep 2021, 00:39
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Active USB to PS/2 adapter?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 25630
- 28 Sep 2021, 06:03
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Active USB to PS/2 adapter?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 25630
Re: Active USB to PS/2 adapter?
Maybe start here https://github.com/10110111/usb2ps2conv
- 27 Sep 2021, 01:27
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: How much do you use context menu key?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 15872
Re: How much do you use context menu key?
I use the menu key all day, everyday for work in Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
- 26 Sep 2021, 18:04
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
- Replies: 796
- Views: 3633717
Re: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
Seriously though, the 104 bottom row and ANSI field 'makes sense', since most all key caps 'will just work' (though I prefer 1.5x mods / 7x spacebar on the bottom row). Also for ISO or HHKB layouts, beamspring is not near as modular as Model M or F, without custom keycaps and 'blank' switches (diff ...
- 26 Sep 2021, 17:32
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
- Replies: 796
- Views: 3633717
Re: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
Wonder if one can take an F62 'HHKB' PCB, a 104 beamspring board, add new plates and case...
- 12 Jul 2020, 06:06
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: I visited Unicomp a couple days ago, typed on their new Mini M, and asked them some community questions. *long*
- Replies: 61
- Views: 33440
Re: I visited Unicomp a couple days ago, typed on their new Mini M, and asked them some community questions. *long*
Unicomp is good folks. Would love to get my employer to order a couple hundred thousand boards from them. The noise of a few hundred Model Ms clicking away on each floor in each building all over the world would be awesome.
- 17 Apr 2020, 03:53
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8720
- Views: 3887727
Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
The solenoid in my F107 is held in place with grey (high strength) double sided tape.
- 21 Mar 2020, 05:02
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8720
- Views: 3887727
Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Isn't the source code on Toms old site?
ETA: [url]https://static.wongcornall.com/ibm-capsense-usb/[/utl]
ETA: [url]https://static.wongcornall.com/ibm-capsense-usb/[/utl]
- 08 Feb 2020, 05:37
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Foam plug mod for Buckling Springs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3524
Re: Foam plug mod for Buckling Springs
Probably easier to use something like silicone cord of the proper diameter, cut to length.
- 02 Feb 2020, 05:46
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: Model F Labs, Compact F77 review
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11073
Re: Model F Labs, Compact F77 review
If they match the original 4704 boards, then they should be M4-0.7 x 10mm.
- 22 Jan 2020, 03:09
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8720
- Views: 3887727
Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
I moved between ordering and it getting built, address change was one email to Ellipse.
- 17 Jan 2020, 04:38
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8720
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Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
My F62 has the same mold line, inside and out. Contemplating sandblasting it, filling it, sanding it smooth and re-powder coating; but no rush. Debating replacing the foam as well, to match whats in my F107. Or, I could just leave it as for a few years until a refurb...
- 12 Jan 2020, 00:36
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8720
- Views: 3887727
Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
They look so nice. Ugh. Can't wait for mine! But, tell us... How is the typing experience? ;) It types exactly as expected, meaning like my OG F107, the only difference being you can tell that the springs are new (which is a good thing). Bonus points that the key mapping was already in place, was e...
- 11 Jan 2020, 21:39
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8720
- Views: 3887727
Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Yup, giving it a try as is. Seems to be fine. I just recall having issues with my F107, and having to ensure the usb shield was grounded.
Here's a pic.
Here's a pic.
- 11 Jan 2020, 19:37
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8720
- Views: 3887727
Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
The usb cable shield is not grounded to the case on my F62 that just came in. I'd expect ghosting issues like this. The cable is RF choked as well, which I do not need on my F107. I'd suggest a 90 degree usb C connector for the controller, so it's not squished in there. https://i.postimg.cc/qMBHFWHk...
- 08 Jan 2020, 15:11
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8720
- Views: 3887727
Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
One of those images, looks like the one on it's way to me now...
- 26 Jul 2019, 02:53
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8720
- Views: 3887727
Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
So how does one order a key set?
- 25 Apr 2019, 22:26
- Forum: News
- Topic: Modern Beamspring? - The Silo Beam Switch
- Replies: 56
- Views: 98810
Re: Modern Beamspring? - The Silo Beam Switch
Hall effect and not capacitive sense?
- 01 Dec 2018, 06:04
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Tiny Caps, Num and Scroll indicator program for you guys.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1441
- 01 Dec 2018, 06:01
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Custom Cherry MX plate measurements.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 32704
Easiest to use KLE, then export that to swills plate tool to create the DXF, then open in an editor to confirm / clean up / modify if needed.
- 13 Nov 2018, 05:00
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: The Beamspring Briefcase
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2797
Never seen one, but it was portable.kakan wrote: ↑Well someone had to make a beamspring portable.... gl
OP, awesome project - looking forward to watching your progress.
- 22 Oct 2018, 22:44
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8720
- Views: 3887727
More solenoid info : w-a-n-t-t-o-b-u-y-f59/beamspring-solenoids-t17066.html
Some pics : https://imgur.com/a/q2LhF
Some pics : https://imgur.com/a/q2LhF
- 03 Oct 2018, 00:36
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8720
- Views: 3887727
Rather than a slavish reproduction of a beamspring model with all of its height and layout quirks, we need a modern reinvention of that switch in a smaller form factor. All of the fantastic typing feel, and none of the drawbacks. Easy for me to say, since I have no idea how to accomplish it! :D A b...
- 30 Sep 2018, 06:02
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM Beam Spring - MX mount
- Replies: 54
- Views: 17570
- 17 Sep 2018, 22:51
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: xwhatsit Beamspring and Lock LED wiring - help required
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2011
Tom posted long ago LEDs + buzzer were possible with code changes long ago, not sure about solenoid : https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58 ... msg1505773