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- 05 Feb 2024, 20:37
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Help Dating a Silver Badge Model M
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8121
Re: Help Dating a Silver Badge Model M
Another really interesting find. It seems that the controller is quite atypical for a production Model M from 1985. 1987/88 Model M Controller: origcontroller.jpg 1985 GE Model M: IMG_8201.JPG @Rocco's 1985 Model M: What this heck is going on here? This PCB is quite a bit longer with space for a num...
- 04 Feb 2024, 03:00
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Help Dating a Silver Badge Model M
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8121
Re: Help Dating a Silver Badge Model M
Took another look at the LED overlay (trying to figure out why it does not align properly) and comparing the images between yours and mine I noticed the recess for the LED overlay on my keyboard is not the same as yours. I looked at other images from the web and all the silver badge images I found s...
- 09 Jan 2024, 01:22
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
- Replies: 789
- Views: 3574202
Re: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
This may help: https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/product/beam-spring-keyboard/ says: Dimensions (all are approximate): B62: 341 x 210mm (13.4 x 8.3in) BSSK: 406 x 248mm (16 x 9.8in) B104: 491 x 248mm (19.3 x 9.8in) B122: 535 x 248mm (21 x 9.8 in) All beam spring heights are 39mm (1.5in) in the front t...
- 23 Dec 2023, 02:32
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Cherry G80-1288HAM
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2452
Cherry G80-1288HAM
This thing has it all. What an absurd keyboard. Thank you to ja3 for being kind enough to pass it along to me. It must be the longest Cherry MX G80 I've ever seen. It's the only Cherry-made MX keyboard that came stock with o-rings to my knowledge. And to top it all off - it has a unique case design ...
- 16 Nov 2023, 11:39
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Modern switch closest to the Alps Salmon or Oranges switches in the AEK
- Replies: 49
- Views: 79229
Re: Modern switch closest to the Alps Salmon or Oranges switches in the AEK
Curiously, why not consider TMK for a converter as well? Remapping is a matter of using his online keymap editor, saving the file and uploading it to the converter : http://www.tmk-kbd.com/tmk_keyboard/editor/unimap/?adb_usb It can't be done in software, if that is what you want though. The merged ...
- 08 Oct 2023, 20:20
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Restoring a Model M “Battlecruiser” (122 keys, ISO German) from 1999
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8972
Re: Restoring a Model M “Battlecruiser” (122 keys, ISO German) from 1999
OK, I finished my replacement controller for the battleship. Hooray! The Blackpill-based setup works. There are some hurdles, but they can be overcome. If using GPIO A10 for the matrix, it needs an additional external pull-up resistor. This has already been planned into the schematics for the replac...
- 05 Sep 2023, 00:00
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8689
- Views: 3822951
Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
A couple of requests, if Pandrew or anyone is able: Universal binary to run native on ARM. It's currently x86_64 only, so running in Rosetta. Apple will kill that at some point, as they did with PowerPC Dark mode support. Not a biggie, but a nice to have 8-) That my particular MacOS copy of the uti...
- 04 Sep 2023, 17:26
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8689
- Views: 3822951
Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
Got a link? A wee search in this notoriously busy thread finds this , but the attached .7z files won't extract for me. Yes that's the right link. I see that you managed to get it extracted, but I'm also curious to know what app you are using to try to extract them that was failing to deal with them...
- 26 Aug 2023, 11:50
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8689
- Views: 3822951
Re: F62+F77 orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
[...] although QMK & Vial don't particularly care about the USB VID/PID, unfortunately VIA *does*, and requires a unique VID+PID for a given unique keyboard layout, which means the F62 and F77 cannot share the same VID+PID with each other when paired with VIA [...] So not sure what the solution to ...
- 10 Aug 2023, 20:54
- Forum: For sale
- Topic: [WTS] MOVING OUT SALE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1552
[WTS] MOVING OUT SALE
... hand side have been pockmarked from scraping against an exposed PCB in shipping. Switches feel nice and most of the caps are unscathed. Untested. #13 IBM Wheelwriter module $40 Unsure of which model Wheelwriter this went to. Missing caps and the rubber silencing rings that were present on it when ...
- 06 Aug 2023, 06:18
- Forum: For sale
- Topic: Summer Sale - Many keyboards - UK/EU
- Replies: 64
- Views: 85610
Re: Summer Sale - Many keyboards - UK/EU
Hello i like Number 13
- 01 Aug 2023, 22:14
- Forum: For sale
- Topic: Summer Sale - Many keyboards - UK/EU
- Replies: 64
- Views: 85610
Summer Sale - Many keyboards - UK/EU
Hello everyone, It's been a while. A growing family and sadly non-growing living space necessitate another big sale. But my loss is your gain! These are the first batch I've photographed - there'll be maybe 20 or so more later this week or next. I've been out of the loop for a bit but I think these ...
- 27 Jul 2023, 17:00
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Apple M0115 Extended Keyboard Issue
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1628
Re: Apple M0115 Extended Keyboard Issue
The AEK (I & II) matrix can be found here. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 KP 9 numlk scrlk prtscr F12 F10 F9 F7 F6 F5 F4 F3 F2 F1 esc 0 1 KP / KP = KP 8 pause pgup bksp F11 0) F8 7& 6^ 4$ 3# 2@ 1! `~ 1 2 KP * KP 7 pgdn \| =+ O 9( 8* T 5% 2 3 KP - KP 6 end home [{ -_ Y G 3 4 KP 3 right KP 5 ...
- 26 Jul 2023, 16:20
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Faster TrackPoint for a Model M?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1326
Re: Faster TrackPoint for a Model M?
Unknown as to if anyone has ever been able to successfully retrofit a modern 21-century Lenovo trackpoint stalk/pointer + electronics controller into a vintage 1990's IBM model M-13 ...But for reference, here is what keyboard-trackpoint controller inside the model M13 (1994-1998) looks like. Images ...
- 10 Jul 2023, 06:23
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Modeling an F key mechanism
- Replies: 118
- Views: 93589
Re: Modeling an F key mechanism
..looks like nobody makes decent-capacity pouch li-ion batteries smaller than ~35mm in width. Which means an airfield above F-keys - about 5 centimeters. 1000mAh battery should occupy space to the right of F12, which should allow for additional 12 (may be even 13, although I'm not a fan of double-ba...
- 19 Jun 2023, 08:51
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Cars of DT
- Replies: 23
- Views: 22778
Re: Cars of DT
First of all guys, let me say I had a blast reading this while sipping my morning coffee @work ! Big thank you to everyone who replied, posted / shared. Nice. There was a past thread here: https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=17711&start=30 Thanks ! I figured that something like that already...
- 16 Jun 2023, 10:06
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8689
- Views: 3822951
Re: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
While using this keyboard I have noticed that I seem to have quite often letters of words in wrong order. This seem to happen when I type fast. It could be that for some reason I make more mistakes when using this keyboard, but I am wondering could this also be some kind of firmware or hardware iss...
- 18 May 2023, 13:37
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM Model M 1390120 weight discrepancy?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1739
Re: IBM Model M 1390120 weight discrepancy?
I have three 1986-'87 1390120s. One weighs 5.5 lbs (2495g), one weighs 5 lbs (2268g) and the 3rd one is 4.95 lbs (2245g). All have matte "rainbow" steel backplates. Question, what could account for the weight differences between the 3? The 5.5 and 5 lbs were made only one day apart (May 12 and 13, ...
- 17 May 2023, 01:51
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Modeling an F key mechanism
- Replies: 118
- Views: 93589
Re: Modeling an F key mechanism
I figured out why unicomp keys are so bitchy about placement. Some surgery was involved (don't worry, it's the worst quality unicomp key from my collection - I can't bring myself to destroying a single-piece one.) a_key_with_a_view.jpg The root cause is a spring not seating properly: instead of bein...
- 13 May 2023, 21:31
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM Model M 1390120 weight discrepancy?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1739
IBM Model M 1390120 weight discrepancy?
I have three 1986-'87 1390120s. One weighs 5.5 lbs (2495g), one weighs 5 lbs (2268g) and the 3rd one is 4.95 lbs (2245g). All have matte "rainbow" steel backplates. Question, what could account for the weight differences between the 3? The 5.5 and 5 lbs were made only one day apart (May 12 and 13, 1...
- 07 May 2023, 12:47
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8689
- Views: 3822951
Re: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
I made a sort of weird custom VIAL layout for the F122. I called it the industrial F130, since that's pretty much what I've decided to do with mine when it arrives. I defined the matrix positions for the layout based on the picture of the PCB sent here by Ellipse a while ago when they announced the ...
- 01 May 2023, 16:20
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: The great keyboard experiment
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2303
Re: The great keyboard experiment
2012 MacBook Pro? https://i2.wp.com/laptopmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/MacBook-Pro-13-2012-NON-RETINA.jpg?fit=2381%2C1886&ssl=1 I had a 2013 model and its keyboard was such a disappointment compared to my 12 inch PowerBook G4 , it helped pique my interest in real boards. Those chiclet keyboa...
- 28 Apr 2023, 21:31
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: DIY Ergodox in sorry state
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5311
DIY Ergodox in sorry state
Hello, I've inherited this DIY ergodox, that's in a very sorry state. The original owner never completed the assembly (upto but not including soldering the switches). I would like to complete the project, but as I said, it's in a very sorry state. I'm not very advanced in the world of electrics so I...
- 18 Apr 2023, 17:56
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
- Replies: 8689
- Views: 3822951
Re: F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! New Kishsaver+Industrial Model F Keyboards
So pertaining Mac and ISO-DE I understand the following. Trying to compile what I have learnt now. Please add/correct me if I am wrong: By default, the (Classic Style FSSK) Model F Keyboard o does not support the Apple fn key as physical Apple fn key o One can configure the Ctrl, Opt and Cmd keys in...
- 28 Mar 2023, 16:51
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: IBM SSK club!
- Replies: 798
- Views: 395274
Re: IBM SSK club!
Hi, I'm new to this and my SSK is on the way shipping, and I'm wondering where to order the rgb keycaps as I understand SSK is 1-piece instead of 2-piece keycaps version? Also nice clean looking one here. I’m a bit late to this party, but here’s mine! https://deskthority.net/wiki/images/1/13/Seirin-...
- 27 Mar 2023, 16:19
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Unicomp New Model M is going to use a controleer with a Raspberry Pi Pico on it?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2450
Re: Unicomp New Model M is going to use a controleer with a Raspberry Pi Pico on it?
The Pi PICO costs $4.00 on Digikey. The chip they were using was the Infineon CY8C24493-24LTXI, which sells for $5.00 retail, but is out of stock. In bulk, the Infineon sells for as low as $3.00. But the Pico has more RAM, and gets you easy flashing. From what I read, when you put a Pi Pico flashing...
- 27 Mar 2023, 05:07
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: How do you store your keyboards?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 27314
Re: How do you store your keyboards?
Uline 23 X 13 X 2 1/2" literature mailers (part no. S-3189) work great for storing battleships, and 19 1/8 X 9 1/8 X 2 3/16" keyboard boxes (S-6496) work for smaller keyboards. IBM M13 fits inside the latter... barely. Removable multipurpose labels from OfficeDepot work well for keeping track of wha...
- 12 Mar 2023, 05:31
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: [IC] FSSK Metal Plate | Completed
- Replies: 108
- Views: 141109
Re: [IC] FSSK Metal Plate | Manufacturing Complete
I am about halfway through invoicing and shipping. It may take a while for me to send invoices, but I am making a commitment to promptly ship once payment is received. ------------ Extras/Round 2? --------- Well I hope there’s hope for a Round 2 in that case — and I would be willing to pay more than...
- 28 Feb 2023, 23:13
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
- Replies: 789
- Views: 3574202
Re: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
All dimensions are approximate
B62: 341 x 210mm (13.4 x 8.3in)
BSSK: 406 x 248mm (16 x 9.8in)
B104: 491 x 248mm (19.3 x 9.8in)
B122: 535 x 248mm (21 x 9.8 in)
All beam spring heights are 39mm (1.5in) in the front to 49mm (1.9in) in the back
B62: 341 x 210mm (13.4 x 8.3in)
BSSK: 406 x 248mm (16 x 9.8in)
B104: 491 x 248mm (19.3 x 9.8in)
B122: 535 x 248mm (21 x 9.8 in)
All beam spring heights are 39mm (1.5in) in the front to 49mm (1.9in) in the back
- 02 Feb 2023, 11:25
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: IBM SSK club!
- Replies: 798
- Views: 395274
Re: IBM SSK club!
I’m a bit late to this party, but here’s mine! https://deskthority.net/wiki/images/1/13/Seirin-Blu%E2%80%99s-RBY-DisplayWrite-SSK.jpeg Had to be screw modded because the barrel plate was cracked, and there’s a regular model m controller as well because the ssk one was dead. Because the controller a...