* PS/2 to USB: a cheap and effective solution is to use an active PS/2 to USB converter like this one. Orihalcon also sells a somewhat more expensive, yet elegant PS/2 to USB converter cable.
* You could paint the back plate or apply a layer of acrylic varnish.
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- 06 Apr 2017, 10:18
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM Model M to USB, mushy stabilzers, backplate
- Replies: 4
- Views: 768
- 05 Apr 2017, 09:00
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Vintage Keyboard Haul & Restoration
- Replies: 8
- Views: 909
- 04 Apr 2017, 23:24
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Slom breaks stuff. Today: taking apart an IBM 5251
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3195
- 29 Mar 2017, 08:45
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: The peculiar tale of a short shipped keyboard
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2725
- 25 Mar 2017, 15:59
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: Ace Pad Tech Hall effect keyboard review (Ace Pad Tech Hall effect)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5629
- 24 Mar 2017, 08:02
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Using All of Your Keyboards
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1091
I have eight keyboards, all of which I use from time to time, with the exception of an absolutely terrible Commodore rubberdome from the 1990s. Those keys are just too frustrating to type on. I switch every two or three weeks, depending on whether I feel like something else to type on. The board I u...
- 24 Mar 2017, 07:55
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Retouching the plastic of the Model F
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1795
Thanks for the responses guys! But check it out, I'm not too concerned about restoring the texture because as this picture shows, the texture underneath this 'coating' is the same. It literally looks like this slightly darker beige paint/latex film was applied over the lighter plastic, and it's the...
- 23 Mar 2017, 08:27
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Retouching the plastic of the Model F
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1795
Thanks for the responses guys! But check it out, I'm not too concerned about restoring the texture because as this picture shows, the texture underneath this 'coating' is the same. It literally looks like this slightly darker beige paint/latex film was applied over the lighter plastic, and it's the...
- 22 Jan 2017, 19:49
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: So I went to the Fujitsu Numazu Complex's museum today...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 776
- 21 Jan 2017, 11:37
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: IBM 96F9275 rollerball mouse
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5001
EDIT: Unicomp used to sell NOS logitech made 'grey button' soap mice before they sold out. I have one of them , they sold them for 1 USD in the end. They are quite well build , such a shame about the low dpi One frustrating thing is that the DPI doesn't actually account for the cursor speed, it's s...
- 04 Dec 2016, 21:11
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: Unicomp Model M review (buckling springs)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1999
- 28 Nov 2016, 23:05
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Azerty to qwerty
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2198
... the keys on different rows have different profiles (inclinations), so "switching" keycaps works only if one has a qwerty set that covers the same keyboard (ISO etc. - the above discussion). But, since you have such a keyboard, you just have to try it :) Forgive my ignorance, but what does that ...
- 28 Nov 2016, 19:47
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Azerty to qwerty
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2198
But if by "qwerty" you mean the US layout (commonly called ANSI as opposed to ISO, which is used in most European layouts including "azerty"), swapping keycap sets will not work because the keyboards are built differently: - the whole Enter key cluster has a completely different layout, with the sw...
- 23 Nov 2016, 21:17
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: should I use IBM keyboards with USB adapter?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1012
- 04 Nov 2016, 17:41
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Genius idea of the day
- Replies: 98
- Views: 11753
- 02 Nov 2016, 18:34
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: XT Model F: button registers only without the key cap
- Replies: 9
- Views: 523
if you don't have large strong hands, get clamps and a hammer, it will make getting the XT back together easy, the one pin that folds over , be very careful with it , only bend it up a tiny amount to get the plate out as it can snap and then you will be in a world of shit :P. Thanks for the advice ...
- 02 Nov 2016, 17:26
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: XT Model F: button registers only without the key cap
- Replies: 9
- Views: 523
- 02 Nov 2016, 16:31
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: XT Model F: button registers only without the key cap
- Replies: 9
- Views: 523
OH , another thing to try first , swap the keycap with another , it could be damage to the cap. Do the easy thing first Thanks - I've already tried that. What still throws me is that I do get output if I carefully touch the spring without the keycap on. Makes me wonder what would happen if I'd medd...
- 02 Nov 2016, 15:46
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: XT Model F: button registers only without the key cap
- Replies: 9
- Views: 523
- 02 Nov 2016, 13:05
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: XT Model F: button registers only without the key cap
- Replies: 9
- Views: 523
XT Model F: button registers only without the key cap
Perhaps someone can help me with a problem that I'm having with one of my Model F boards. I recently cleaned it, after which the following problem started occurring: the comma key does not register with the key cap on, even though the spring seems to be seated properly: whenever I take the key cap o...
- 29 Oct 2016, 14:34
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: Cherry G81-8308 LPAGB (Cherry MY)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 669
- 29 Oct 2016, 13:39
- Forum: Mice & other input devices
- Topic: IBM 96F9275 rollerball mouse
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5001
IBM 96F9275 rollerball mouse
For a while now, I've been looking for a mouse that matches my Model M and Model F keyboards in both style and feel, and I think I may have found it. Yesterday I got an IBM 96F9275 rollerball mouse. Unlike the Model 001 (the 'trapezoid' mouse that came with the PS/2) it's nice and speedy even on a 1...
- 24 Oct 2016, 21:34
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Alps product codes: a theory
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2679
Interesting stuff - thank you for sharing!Chyros wrote: ↑So, we've been struggling with Alps codes for a while now. I've been working on a theory though.
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- 14 Oct 2016, 17:11
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM Model M sometimes does "double characters"
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1353
Also, what's a bolt mod? In a bolt mod you cut away all of the plastic rivets that connect the barrel plate with the metal plate that supports the membrames which register your key presses. This gives you access to the membrames and allows you to replace the rivets with nuts and bolts (which should...
- 12 Oct 2016, 22:36
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM Model M sometimes does "double characters"
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1353
Sometimes, my IBM Model M seems to sense two clicks when I press a button. Basically, this results in two of those characters appearing on screen, even though clicky sound is normal. This seems to most often happen with "i" and left arrow. Any idea what is broken, and if it's possible to fix it? I'...
- 01 Oct 2016, 16:07
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: A low-tech (and non-invasive) solution for the heavy Model F spacebar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 804
Good idea. A long narrow metal bar of the same size as the spacebar could be taped on for a completely reversible ballast. Thanks. Using a strip that could be taped to the spacebar has occurred to me, too. As soon as I have a bit of time on my hands I'll look into options - ideally, I'd find a work...
- 01 Oct 2016, 12:24
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: This was in the manual. Seriously...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1294
I can't decide what is worst, the screwdriver to pop out the key or the adhesive advice, I bet many of you got heart attacks. I've actually used screwdrivers for precisely this purpose on a Model M and a Model F. It worked really well, and I didn't notice any kind of damage in either case. Model M ...
- 01 Oct 2016, 11:50
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: A low-tech (and non-invasive) solution for the heavy Model F spacebar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 804
A low-tech (and non-invasive) solution for the heavy Model F spacebar
After reading up on how to mod my Model F spacebar so as to decrease the downward force required to make it register I decided to try a few other things first. I didn't quite feel like cracking open the shell again and was afraid I might damage something in the process of modifying the keyboard. The...
- 30 Sep 2016, 18:13
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: This was in the manual. Seriously...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1294
I've actually used screwdrivers for precisely this purpose on a Model M and a Model F. It worked really well, and I didn't notice any kind of damage in either case.ulises3.14 wrote: ↑I can't decide what is worst, the screwdriver to pop out the key or the adhesive advice, I bet many of you got heart attacks.
- 29 Sep 2016, 19:15
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Retouching the plastic of the Model F
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1795
Thanks guys! I'll consider doing that - or just train my thumb until it possesses superhuman strength! I've given the problem with the paint some more thought. Acrylic paint might do the trick, too (I have some experience restoring vintage toys using acrylics). If I do indeed go ahead and paint over...