deskthority

The two lower SSK’s should be ANSI - according to the Backspace Keys, which are similar

I have finally found the time to convert two of my three SSK's to ISO. Did a screw mod - and made a post about it in the Workshop thread. Love this keyboard!

(The media keys are from Unicomp and I am using adapters from Orihalcon)

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First of all I want to thank you guys for doing the tutorials on how to bolt mod and screw mod the IBM Model M. I rarely contribute much on DT, but visits quite often to see what’s happening.

Now to my mod: A few years ago a seller on eBay had a load of SSK’s for sale. I bought 3, one ...

I have just made my claim to Paypal in order to get a refund. Beware of the 180 day limited period from the money transfer, if others want to do the same.

Thanks - nice to know!

Has anyone received one of these keyboards by now? I must admit that I have not followed this thread that intensely since the beginning almost two years ago...

Thanks - I know there are other attempts on DT. I was just curios about the market aspect...

Forgive me if this question has been afsked before - but why not make these keycaps for buckling spring switches. Is the market too small?

Same here

Thanks, just_add_coffee - but I'll just cry my self to sleep tonight. It should be good for the mental health, sigh...

Suddenly the chromate version must appear a bit dull - but they won't have any rust the next 200 years...

I'm in for any case that keeps the pinging at reasonable levels.

Thanks, Chyros

I once had a black IBM cable belonging to a 1986 Model M. And it needed an adapter before I could plug it into a Blue cube active converter. Cindy, do your black cables also need such adapters?

Just thought I would show an interesting keyboard made by a 3D printer - looks pretty advanced...

https://3dprint.com/120299/3d-printed-dactyl-keyboard/

Thanks for a very informative reply - what would the price be for a piece of SSK foam?

I recently noticed, that Ellipse is making spare foam as part of a first aid kit to his nye Model F's. Would it be interesting for this GB to be able to get some extra foam - in case of a spill?

Perhaps the personal avatar keycaps could match the number of bought M/F's - against additional payment?

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Thanks, lot_lizard - I guess the B is a bit more sturdy too...

@lot_lizard - I hare ordered both C and B for my SSK´s. Which of them do you recommend for that purpose regarding space in the cabinets and fitting?

Thanks, andrewjoy

Quick question. The USB-B connection, we are getting, is it the orange version: Or the black:

I'm also in for a replica of the original SSK case in similar or higher quality. Perhaps black? It could turn out nice. Regarding the logo - not that important to me, as long as it fits visually. Not too big IMO.

A few remarks on the interesting case discussion:

I could easily live with a replica of the SSK case. The primary thing I'm worried about, in a new case project, is an increased sound level.

Regarding the price for new cases, I really think it is a matter of mind set. If you are a watch ...

Regarding cases... has there been any discussion about the effect of a sound dampening layer on the inside, both metal and resin cases? I think it could be of some benefit. And there´s also the dimensions of the case. In a loudspeaker cabinet of higher quality, the internal sides are most often not ...

Okay, okay - I'll hold my breath...

Great idea with the stickers - but that almost calls for new cases, right

Coiled is indeed nice - found this USB-C on Amazon Germany. It also comes in white.

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01D37 ... UTF8&psc=1

The average order is approx. 1,5 keyboard - impressive