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by XMIT
08 Oct 2023, 15:05
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Development of Keyboard F article
Replies: 6
Views: 10721

Re: Development of Keyboard F article

Are you by chance in contact with the Computer History Museum? They love to archive exactly this sort of thing.
by XMIT
02 Sep 2023, 13:32
Forum: Vendors
Topic: XMIT Keyboards is on hiatus until the fall.
Replies: 4
Views: 7476

Re: XMIT Keyboards is on hiatus until the fall.

Labor Day Sale! 55% Off at https://www.ebay.com/str/xmitkeyboards

This weekend (September 3rd-5th), take an additional 15% off listed eBay prices. I've got a few curios in there, including some AEK IIs and a neat Stackpole board. Help me clear some shelf space!
by XMIT
27 Aug 2023, 13:17
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Trying to work with an eBay seller
Replies: 15
Views: 7380

Re: Trying to work with an eBay seller

cream dampened Alps switches This is the most common AEK II variant and will have a marking like [S] on the back of the board. "large flat rate game board" box that is excellent for keyboards ...and has been discontinued by the USPS for years. It's a bit flimsy, and will NOT be effective for anythi...
by XMIT
05 Aug 2023, 19:12
Forum: For sale
Topic: Summer Sale - Many keyboards - UK/EU
Replies: 64
Views: 85076

Re: Summer Sale - Many keyboards - UK/EU

Nope, never won a Wingnut. Kind of like Leo DiCaprio and an Oscar - I'll never get one! https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?t=7012 Go on, flame me for posting. palatino has been a forum friend for many years now, and I wish him the best with his sales. In fact I had to stop myself from inquiring a...
by XMIT
05 Aug 2023, 13:56
Forum: For sale
Topic: Summer Sale - Many keyboards - UK/EU
Replies: 64
Views: 85076

Re: Summer Sale - Many keyboards - UK/EU

Looks like it's the summer of selling keyboards. If you're in the US and want some deals, check out my sales. But palatino is the better option in the UK!
by XMIT
01 Aug 2023, 13:02
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Bassett's Keyboard Collection
Replies: 10
Views: 6453

Re: Bassett's Keyboard Collection

Looking good! Everyone needs a chopped down AEK.
by XMIT
17 Jul 2023, 21:32
Forum: News
Topic: Corsair is buying Drop
Replies: 8
Views: 4644

Re: Corsair is buying Drop

April 1st was ages ago. What gives?
by XMIT
16 Jul 2023, 21:39
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26261
Views: 6034059

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

JP! wrote:
03 Jul 2023, 17:02
XMIT Mega Sale: https://www.ebay.com/usr/jsoltren
Please check again! I ran into some issues with eBay, but everything is back up. Thanks!

See also viewtopic.php?f=55&t=28210
by XMIT
31 Dec 2022, 15:28
Forum: For sale
Topic: [WTS] [US-TX] F122 - IBM Model F 122-key Terminal Keyboard 6110668 10SEPT84
Replies: 1
Views: 1450

[WTS] [US-TX] F122 - IBM Model F 122-key Terminal Keyboard 6110668 10SEPT84

Photos: https://imgur.com/a/oFVOfD6 IBM Model F 122-key Terminal 10SEPT84 6110668 - Imgur.jpg IBM Model F 122-key Terminal 10SEPT84 6110668 - Imgur-2.jpg Happy Holidays! I'm clearing out some space in the garage. Some of you saw my prior F122 listings. I've got one more! This is likely the last one...
by XMIT
24 Dec 2022, 16:49
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Recreating the Lisp keyboard (10 years later)
Replies: 270
Views: 403490

Re: Recreating the Lisp keyboard (10 years later)

lispnick wrote:
18 Oct 2022, 17:02
XMIT keys (well, they do not exist on Symbolics keyboards but hopefully will make somebody happy)
I expect they will! Keep up the great work, and Happy Holidays.
by XMIT
20 Nov 2022, 22:47
Forum: For sale
Topic: [FS] [US-TX] Unicomp 122-key PC Terminal Keyboards
Replies: 0
Views: 2754

[FS] [US-TX] Unicomp 122-key PC Terminal Keyboards

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134335636931
https://imgur.com/a/4GolAOf

I've got some 122 key USB and PS/2 boards up for sale now as well. If you're looking for a good deal on a 122 key, this may be it! Thanks!
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by XMIT
20 Nov 2022, 22:03
Forum: For sale
Topic: [FS] [US-TX] Brand New Model M 1390131 Keyboards!
Replies: 4
Views: 2053

[FS] [US-TX] Brand New Model M 1390131 Keyboards!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134335581218
https://imgur.com/a/KC9FqkN

Today we've got a real treat, four brand new IBM 1390131 Model M keyboards! Please help them to find good homes. $250 plus shipping. Thanks!
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by XMIT
16 Nov 2022, 14:21
Forum: For sale
Topic: [FS] [US-TX] IBM 1394193 Model M Keyboard for IBM 3489 Terminal - NOS
Replies: 4
Views: 2189

Re: [FS] [US-TX] IBM 1394193 Model M Keyboard for IBM 3489 Terminal - NOS

Starting to see some sales. Thanks to anyone who followed the link! I'll do $80 if you click [Make offer]. I'm looking forward to these boards finding new homes!
by XMIT
15 Nov 2022, 17:38
Forum: For sale
Topic: [FS] [US-TX] IBM 1394193 Model M Keyboard for IBM 3489 Terminal - NOS
Replies: 4
Views: 2189

[FS] [US-TX] IBM 1394193 Model M Keyboard for IBM 3489 Terminal - NOS

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134329154877 I came into a bunch of IBM Terminal M boards in a warehouse a while back. It's time to find them new homes! Honestly, buying through eBay will be the easiest thing for me. Thanks and good luck! IMG_20210327_153434.jpg IMG_20210327_153459.jpg IMG_20210327_153452....
by XMIT
13 Nov 2022, 21:54
Forum: For sale
Topic: [SOLD] [US-TX] IBM SSK NIB/NOS - Space Saving Keyboard 1397680
Replies: 2
Views: 1939

Re: [SOLD] [US-TX] IBM SSK NIB/NOS - Space Saving Keyboard 1397680

This has sold. Thanks for the kind words! Maybe I should charge more but as long as I can get what I need and this sees a good home, I’m satisfied.
by XMIT
13 Nov 2022, 17:52
Forum: For sale
Topic: [SOLD] [US-TX] IBM SSK NIB/NOS - Space Saving Keyboard 1397680
Replies: 2
Views: 1939

[SOLD] [US-TX] IBM SSK NIB/NOS - Space Saving Keyboard 1397680

For sale is a brand new, new old stock, new in the box, sealed, 1992 vintage, IBM Model M Space Saving Keyboard. I came into four of these over the summer from a former colleague who purchased them roughly in the early '00s. Three have already sold for the $300 asking price. I'm still asking $300, P...
by XMIT
19 Oct 2022, 23:37
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Teardown - new Ellipse beamspring switches!
Replies: 19
Views: 4226

Re: Teardown - new Ellipse beamspring switches!

To be clear my comments came from conversations with Input Club directly. That Kickstarter link is authoritative.
by XMIT
18 Oct 2022, 12:24
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Teardown - new Ellipse beamspring switches!
Replies: 19
Views: 4226

Re: Teardown - new Ellipse beamspring switches!

What sort of longevity is he quoting for these switches? IBM spent big bucks on a fairly exotic steel alloy for the beams in their original boards for longevity. Input Club and Kailua gave up their cloning effort because they could not source an appropriate steel. I’m worried that this is a toy that...
by XMIT
11 Oct 2022, 21:28
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Custom Polyurethane Keycaps by Keymacs
Replies: 71
Views: 30116

Re: Custom Polyurethane Keycaps by Keymacs

Meanwhile, I printed front legends for my board.
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I also put Alps SKCM Cream Damped switches in this board. Next step is to put latching switches under the two Lock keys, like the Symbolics original.
by XMIT
13 Jul 2022, 04:11
Forum: Workshop
Topic: It's dead, Jim.
Replies: 14
Views: 2273

Re: It's dead, Jim.

Post photos perhaps?
by XMIT
12 Jul 2022, 20:42
Forum: Workshop
Topic: It's dead, Jim.
Replies: 14
Views: 2273

Re: It's dead, Jim.

Sounds like a prime candidate for controller replacement.
by XMIT
11 Jul 2022, 06:21
Forum: Want to trade
Topic: [WTT] Have first prototype replica Space Cadet keyboard PCB, want switches for it.
Replies: 14
Views: 8149

Re: [WTT] Have first prototype replica Space Cadet keyboard PCB, want switches for it.

I remember you from viewtopic.php?f=7&t=27283&p=504512 . You asked for "review" and I asked what specifically you wanted reviewed. I never heard back.

Yes, this is the forum where people would be interested if you have more detail. Can you tell us what you're trying to do?
by XMIT
10 Jul 2022, 05:16
Forum: For sale
Topic: (WTS/T) Jack's Selling Thread!
Replies: 33
Views: 9036

Re: (WTS/T) Jack's Selling Thread!

What’s wrong with the NMB PC122?
by XMIT
17 Jun 2022, 18:03
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Custom Vintage keyboard METAL shell
Replies: 99
Views: 16609

Re: Custom Vintage keyboard METAL shell

Amazing, I'm still in for an F122 shell!
by XMIT
16 Jun 2022, 22:37
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Custom Polyurethane Keycaps by Keymacs
Replies: 71
Views: 30116

Re: Custom Polyurethane Keycaps by Keymacs

Incredible work as always. I'll look forward to a set for my own Keymacs board in due time.
by XMIT
11 Jun 2022, 18:12
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Request for Peer Review: Space Cadet Schematic & PCB (KiCAD)
Replies: 3
Views: 2115

Re: Request for Peer Review: Space Cadet Schematic & PCB (KiCAD)

What is your goal with this project? It’s not clear. Do you want to do a PCB swap on a board you don’t have? Is it an art project? Hard to give feedback without knowing your goals here.
by XMIT
13 May 2022, 04:52
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Custom Vintage keyboard METAL shell
Replies: 99
Views: 16609

Re: Custom Vintage keyboard METAL shell

Months, not years?! Wow, that's positively warp speed around here! Sounds great.

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