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The only "contactless" design I can think of that could be made entirely compliant with the MX form factor would be magnetic reed based.

ddrfraser1 wrote: ↑

25 May 2020, 19:23

my FUNDS cheat code wasn’t working

Easy there or we'll have to deal with an earthquake on top of everything else!

why invent this [TellerVision keyboard] at all? I think the name hints to why. My hypothesis is this would have been meant for use with some sort of (GUI, not text terminal) specialized software for bank tellers. They'd be using the numpad, mouse, nav and functions constantly while typing names and...

Can you divulge how heavy and bulky? Where is it in Canada? That would help getting a better answer. The current pandemic will complicate things, especially since your seller is firmly in an "at risk" category. Thinking out loud: if it's about the size of a computer tower, maybe a smaller shop that ...

voodoo6k, out of curiosity (because I don't think that'd ever hit MOQ) since you're also Canadian: does GMK have molds for a proper French Canadian set?

Does GMK have TrackPoint-compatible molds for G, H, and B ?

Ctrl + Pause stops a build in Visual Studio, double tap on Scroll Lock pops up certain KVM consoles.

Two Model Fs (XT and terminal 3178) at Greendale Community College's library in Community, season 4 episode 7 "Economics of Marine Biology". Unfortunately, something bad happens to the XT soon afterwards.

Seems no one's posted this here yet, Linus Sebastian has posted a tutorial on key cap dye sublimation a couple days ago: -scV7LLvdh8 That process itself isn't new but it's the first time I've seen it on video. Has anyone made a bigger rig to DIY whole sets in one or two passes? Sourcing Cherry-profi...

I haven't done any handwiring yet, but given the pins' offset on MX-type switches would it be reasonable to solder the row diodes directly between two switches rather than using wire? (However it would preclude your "naked wire" approach on the columns.)

People here and on GH have repaired Model M matrices before using conductive copper tape or conductive ink, you could also order replacement sheets from Unicomp.

I came to mechanical boards by way of ergonomic concerns five years ago: I found myself using full-size keyboards regularly for the first time after years on laptops and my right shoulder began acting up from constantly reaching for my mouse all the way to the right. Figured I needed something narro...

I have the wired 2013 model, the nav key placement is disappointing. Fn + the arrows feel like the smarter option but there's no documented way to reprogram the layout on this thing. I tried Fn + all the unmarked keys in Switch Hitter and there aren't any scancodes coming out. So yeah, no Pause or S...

You could get a Moogle kit and use the rest of the set with a winkey layout board.

New, COTS? Matias for another variant on the Alps designs. (You'd also be encouraging a Canadian company if that's something you care about.)
Vintage? Model F. If you've liked the M, like clicky switches in general, and can live with the not-quite-modern-standard layouts they're pretty hard to beat.

Once the pandemic is sorted out (I know, this is still some time away) "keyboard meetups" should resume in many places and give you an opportunity to try out various keyboards and switch types. As a stopgap you could always buy or borrow a switch tester. Beyond that, review videos are a good option ...

Wouldn't be as fancy, but couldn't you build a frame from straight pieces of wood and either leave the bottom open or then slap on a flat piece of wood or acrylic to close everything off? No need for a router then.

I'd take a look at WASD or Max Keyboard ; either company could print something with large characters and high contrast. Max Keyboard also does backlit laser ablated sets but I think the backlighting would be too uneven on large characters to go down that route. Both companies use a regular "OEM" pro...

I surprisingly found it in a Keyboard bbs of China. [...] I wanner (sic) share with you the latest information I got from the designer. That design won't leave anyone indifferent that's for sure! If I were to describe it, I might say "Lite-Brite meets keyboard"... @OP: nothing wrong with announcing...

For traceball functionality, I have no idea yet. Maybe someone here could do a favour? I think the last time I used a serial mouse was with Windows 3.1, but, assuming it's a "regular" serial mouse, the drivers are still available in Windows 10. Get a working serial port (many serial to USB adapters...

orihalcon wrote: ↑

18 Mar 2020, 04:28

Alternately, you might just totally swap XT guts into your case if the backplate uses the same mounting as the XT.

It does! Source: I have a "Bigfoot" case with an XT assembly installed.

Take a look at Tipro, Cherry MX Black would be quieter than buckling spring, kbdfr is our resident expert on the brand: viewtopic.php?p=439273#p439273

Wait for it... (They usually come back and edit their posts. Latest trend has been to hide the links in the tiniest characters possible, not so much so you'd click them but for SEO purposes.)

I'll leave it at "Berserkfan"

BitbatClicks wrote: ↑

15 Feb 2020, 02:40

I need to have my razer greens or mx blues.

You have much to learn If you want something clicky there are many options I'd consider better than those two: buckling spring, clicky Alps SKCM, and Kailh Box would all be a significant improvement on click-jacket designs.

Keep in mind the lamp, err, "conversion" was probably done in the late eighties judging by the note inside. Now, 1300$ starting bid with that alteration? nah.

What you're referring to as a "hub" is an "A-B switch". Unfortunately, Soarer's firmware is closed source and the author has effectively disappeared without a trace some years ago. It would be ok to convert from PS/2 (Set 2) to USB HID but won't cover USB HID to Set 3 (Terminal), I'm not sure such a...

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An Ambra Model M in French Canadian layout, not yet documented on the Wiki.

I've been running MX Clears at the office for some time already, no complaints yet and a few compliments on the custom keycaps. My Matias is quieter but I've had keys chatter on it before so I'm hesitant to bring it since I wouldn't have the tools or time to deal with that there. Not sure I could ge...

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