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Alps - sorry that would require another mold.

gliucf sorry the only available options and key sizes are on the "extra keys" page, though for the final round this may change.

Great work lispnick! I hope to see more projects like this from the keyboard community.

The screw + paper method seems like the best method so far to remove stabilizer inserts! Dye sublimation update: We finally have some approvable key sets! See the below example - please note some keys have been slightly cut off in the photo. And the photo was taken with a camera, not a scanner, so t...

The container shipment is at sea now and on its way! It is expected to arrive by the end of February. darkcruix thanks for your great setup instructions for the LEDs. Zcool31 and MrRobot49 - sorry for the typo - updated to note the keys are "expected this year." The factory is still working on the d...

bhatara007 glad you are joining the project! As you have read, more than 600 Brand New Model F Keyboards have shipped so far! As I have noted before on the project web site blog, with the separate shipping option (pay 10 units of $1 increments, 20 units for shipping outside the US), all classic case...

sundude the compact case keyboards are USB-C. Feel free to add an order note for me to double check.

OxC0FFEE as confirmed by DrivenKeys the 5 num pad key has the nub. But yes the 1U nub key will fit in the 1U key on the jig so any 1U key can be a 1U key with nub.

darkcruix would you mind sharing a Bill of Materials for your LED mod? I think it may interest some new Model F owners. Stabilizer insert removal: Another alternative suggested by a geekhack forum member is to use a wood screw of appropriate size:  "I placed the screw inside the stabilizer, turned i...

Any recommendations on removing stuck new Model F stabilizer inserts, outside of opening up the keyboard to push it out? These are more solidly secured in the barrels and tougher to remove than original inserts. Maybe hand / non-electric drilling and pulling out the drill+insert might work but it is...

Everyone please do read the project web site blog which has the latest updates on the timeline. The remaining items should be going out to everyone throughout this year. Sorry I can't be more granular as there are too many variables. DrivenKeys yes the printed key sets as well as individual keys can...

I'm extremely grateful for Ellipse and all of those that have helped make this project happen, and I encourage everyone to spread the word as much as possible. As many people as possible should know about this. I'm guilty of forgetting about this project until recently, and hope to help rectify tha...

photometer please do check back earlier in the thread, as Unicomp tolerances have been discussed before, and potential fixes also mentioned on the project manual. If you are super sensitive to the keys I recommend the new Model F keys when they are ready, and maybe ordering a set of unprinted new Mo...

Jan, you do not need to disassemble the inner assembly to get to the space bar. That was only the case with the XT type Model F keyboards. The new Model F keyboards use Model M type space bars which can be removed more easily. Yes the cables can be swapped. You'll probably want to wait until your ke...

Hi Driven, you are correct that orders are still being accepted for the early bird round. Everyone please message me if you are interested in the down payment / payment over time option which is also still available. This option has no additional costs, no interest, etc. The current orders are for t...

As an update the remaining solenoid drivers, non-displaywriter beamspring controllers, and displaywriter beamspring controllers are on the second container shipment that left the factory last week and will be arriving to me in late February. The main reason for the delay was due to delays finishing ...

Well, I got mine in the mail today; I'm fairly pleased. https://i.imgur.com/AEDl59Oh.jpg The only problem with it is the QMK firmware. I don't understand it and the keyboard configurator thing didn't work, so I flashed xwhatsit back on that bad lad. Ahhhh. That's better! It actually makes sense! Ha...

The second container shipment is finally on its way! Due to the significant increase in container shipping volume in recent months, this shipment is expected to take longer than the first one. It's expected to arrive and be delivered in late February. Here are photos of the goods ready to be picked ...

I have just posted the December update on the project web site - check it out for the latest status summary!

https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/blog/

Did anybody else have their keyboard function without any problem on QMK for months and suddenly it starts to put out the wrong letters or double letters (i.e. wrong codes). Happened out of the blue. No changes in the setup. Any ideas how to best troubleshoot this? For all QMK beta issues kindly PM...

Hello fbblovezl - as noted by nulani, contact information is on the project web site, including my email address. You can also send me a PM through Deskthority. As noted before, if interested, everyone please PM me with your order number to check on whether your keyboard can be delivered early, with...

great nulani, glad you are all set up and running! I have not seen as many photos with HHKB + ISO layout like your photo! Dye sublimation update: now that the alignment results have improved significantly as shown in an earlier post (but are not yet to spec), the factory is finalizing the design of ...

Yes correct, since I believe that you have the compact F77.

Review after two weeks of use. I got the original (zinc) F77 keyboard and my overall impression has been positive so far. Here the customizations that I did. 1. Floss modded all the alpha keys, space bar, shift, enter and backspace. I kept the number keys and the right keypad un-modded to hear the ...

Sp33ls I still do a QA for every keyboard but each QA should be far faster with the QA from the factory beforehand. photometer everyone gets a full key set if they order a key set (outside of the smaller key sets like F1-F12, Industrial SSK 12 key set, etc. of course). And yes feel free to add extra...

Yep February is the expectation. I do not know the specifics of the quantity and layout timelimes just yet.

Second container shipment update: The factory continues to finish up quality control re-inspection and repairs with the remaining keyboards as detailed before. This work has taken significantly longer than expected. The container shipment is now preparing for a departure in about 2-3 weeks, meaning ...

ok sounds good and thanks for the kind words! As an update I've been having some email deliverability issues in recent weeks. I worked with my web hosting provider and I think the issues have been resolved. The issue was for people emailing me for the first time in the past few weeks (not an issue f...

Bondeski I do not have your user name associated with an order and do not know the style of your new Model F but your fix was especially useful for some ultra compact keyboards. In some units an extra layer of polyimide or electrical tape is needed to prevent the controller from touching the bottom ...

Photometric please PM pandrew with specifics on your setup and issue if you don't mind. Does your issue happen with specific keys more than others? Maybe a spring or keycap needs reseating? Check the manual on the project web site for tips if needed. People have been able to type at more than 120 wp...

Gliucf I have tested thoroughly to make sure the space bar wire does not tough the alt keys as they are pressed. I am guessing that the space bar wire was somehow bent out of shape. Bending it in a way that puts it away from the path of the alt keys is probably the recommended solution. Please keep ...

DeScruff (and anyone else with QMK issues) please do PM pandrew with the details of your setup and of the issue you are having. Yep every board sent out in the past several months has been sent out with QMK firmware. pandrew updated the beta firmware recently but I am still using older firmware unti...