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- 08 Jan 2021, 01:35
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: IBM (and now Alps) keyboard pixel art wallpaper generator [updated 2021-02-15]
- Replies: 26
- Views: 17276
Re: IBM (and now Alps) keyboard pixel art wallpaper generator [updated 2021-01-07]
Oh wow, thank you! Yeah, I get what you mean regarding a good UI for that, though. Maybe you could use a checkbox, which when clicked, unhides a list of checkbox inputs and labels for all keyboards within selected groups? Sure, this might not be the prettiest, but it would be hard to make that many ...
- 08 Jan 2021, 01:01
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: IBM (and now Alps) keyboard pixel art wallpaper generator [updated 2021-02-15]
- Replies: 26
- Views: 17276
Re: IBM (and now Alps) keyboard pixel art wallpaper generator [updated 2021-01-07]
Okay, sorry to make an ask like this, but if I could make a feature request: Would it be possible to have some iteration where we can choose a blacklist or whitelist on specific boards? I want to make one as close to my collection as possible. Or am I missing this and it is already an option? For ...
- 08 Jan 2021, 00:53
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: IBM (and now Alps) keyboard pixel art wallpaper generator [updated 2021-02-15]
- Replies: 26
- Views: 17276
Re: IBM (and now Alps) keyboard pixel art wallpaper generator [updated 2021-01-07]
Oh wow this is excellent! I'm going to see what I can do to recreate my collection in a wallpaper. Will do some testing 

- 06 Jan 2021, 18:18
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Fujitsu Leaf Spring 3rd gen, cleaning
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1795
Re: Fujitsu Leaf Spring 3rd gen, cleaning
Frankly, no idea. I think these take well enough to traditional lubes though that such a thick grease as what he's looking at won't be needed.
- 06 Jan 2021, 02:47
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Fujitsu Leaf Spring 3rd gen, cleaning
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1795
Re: Fujitsu Leaf Spring 3rd gen, cleaning
Those things are fine to clean and I'd encourage it. I'd also recommend using some dry or light wet lubricant, can help with any off center binding on particularly dirty ones.
- 05 Jan 2021, 17:51
- Forum: Deskthority talk
- Topic: DT dark theme?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 19215
Re: DT dark theme?
hehDelirious wrote: 05 Jan 2021, 15:26 Yes, join DT’s official discord. You’ll formulate dark and murderous thoughts real quickly in that cesspool
- 05 Jan 2021, 17:49
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: ReSKCM - Optical rework, and cloning of Alps SKCM/SKCL switches
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6705
Re: ReSKCM - Optical rework, and cloning of Alps SKCM/SKCL switches
One reservation I may have in particular with this idea, though I do encourage you to try to make prototypes for the sake of it, is that the complicated switchplate and contact leaf actually provide a part of the alps feeling, especially in linears. That isn't to say that an opto-electric version ...
- 05 Jan 2021, 07:50
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: ReSKCM - Optical rework, and cloning of Alps SKCM/SKCL switches
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6705
Re: ReSKCM - Optical rework, and cloning of Alps SKCM/SKCL switches
An SKCM recreation is one of those potential money pits I would throw my money in if I won a very large lottery, but not otherwise.
- 03 Jan 2021, 03:51
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Damonskv's collection
- Replies: 65
- Views: 75914
Re: Damonskv's collection
Cripes...
What a lovely collection, truly.
What a lovely collection, truly.
- 28 Dec 2020, 05:57
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Y'all might hate me, but here's my problem ...
- Replies: 36
- Views: 7431
Re: Y'all might hate me, but here's my problem ...
I'll be sure to let you know, haha.Polecat wrote: 28 Dec 2020, 04:33 I have 60+ keyboards and I'm having delusions about buying Zed's OmniMac if hellothere doesn't.
- 27 Dec 2020, 22:48
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Garage find
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5679
Re: Garage find
Congrats, you have a keyboard worth more than my first car, haha.
- 27 Dec 2020, 22:39
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Y'all might hate me, but here's my problem ...
- Replies: 36
- Views: 7431
Re: Y'all might hate me, but here's my problem ...
Uh. I don't want to solicit necessarily but I do want to make it known I have an OmniMac Ultra in good condition (missing top left badge but otherwise quite clean and the switches are nice), and I need to get rid of keyboards myself... That one included.
- 18 Dec 2020, 16:09
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Headphones
- Replies: 36
- Views: 27290
Re: Headphones
Grado SR80's are neat for what they are, and nowadays I use my Meze 99 Neos when I'm not working (Have some AudioTechnica MH50x for that). Very comfortable cans, those. I was originally gonna get the classic but the Neos were much cheaper and I do like it a little punchy.
- 18 Dec 2020, 16:05
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Hello from a new guy!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 93688
Re: Hello from a new guy!
Welcome!
- 16 Dec 2020, 16:14
- Forum: Want to buy
- Topic: [WTB] ProWorld Alps/MX clicky keyboard
- Replies: 3
- Views: 993
Re: [WTB] ProWorld Alps/MX clicky keyboard
Sometimes I think it is easier to acquire a beamspring at a decent price than it is to find one of these, I personally consider them unobtanium but then, that's just me and I've not put out a specific ad for them.
Good luck Thomas!
Good luck Thomas!
- 25 Nov 2020, 04:20
- Forum: Want to buy
- Topic: A Few Little Compaq Portable III (?) Keyboard Parts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2168
Re: A Few Little Compaq Portable III (?) Keyboard Parts
Unfortunately, I don't reckon many people have a matching set to donate caps to, at least for F&F. But, I think parts for those boards might be more readily available in the wider vintage computing sphere rather than here, surprisingly. A lot of people have portable computers with F&F, it was common ...
- 29 Oct 2020, 18:21
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Old beamspring photo thread
- Replies: 95
- Views: 146444
Re: Old beamspring photo thread
Why is there a porn thread on this forum?
- 13 Oct 2020, 16:24
- Forum: For sale
- Topic: [FS] Chrome Filco FKB-97S and Gold Filco Stealth FKB-92ERG - ALPS SKCM White Switches
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5866
Re: [FS] Chrome Filco FKB-97S and Gold Filco Stealth FKB-92ERG - ALPS SKCM White Switches
Admittedly, I would want the stealth in my collection, purely because it IS so gaudy. But, the value added by the rarity of it puts it firmly out of reach for my interests. Good luck with sale!
- 11 Oct 2020, 18:35
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Beamspring Factory process - How to
- Replies: 98
- Views: 84688
Re: Beamspring Factory process - How to
Oh wow, so much progress! I love this project, and seconding question of kits.
- 09 Oct 2020, 19:12
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
- Replies: 698
- Views: 366740
Re: Alps Lubricant FOUND!
Count me in if you can end up acquiring some.
- 30 Sep 2020, 20:40
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: New Solenoid Driver Available (tested, works!)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7082
Re: New Solenoid Driver Available (design complete. needs testing)
Are we certain that we should be using "Assemble Bottom side"? The bottom side does not appear to have any of the SMD components and this seems counter to the directions on jlcpcb.
- 22 Sep 2020, 18:55
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: White Alps Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1574
Re: White Alps Question
Pine alps are generally less clunky and more refined feeling. Somewhere along the line, whether it be due to change in slits or other harder to see changes, the later bamboo alps feel less refined than pine ones. The ones in the chicony, assuming they are in good condition, should additionally be ...
- 22 Sep 2020, 00:30
- Forum: For sale
- Topic: buckling spring tshirts
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8473
Re: buckling spring tshirts
Don't let your dreams be dreams, webwit!
It's not too late.
It's not too late.
- 20 Sep 2020, 18:16
- Forum: Vendors
- Topic: VintKeys Stock Update
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4795
Re: VintKeys Stock Update
Question: Are there any files available which may be used to 3d print my own openers? Sorry if that seems like I'm undercutting you here, and to an extent, yeah, I am, but for my own use, since I'd want both and since they look 3d printed (?) I don't think I could pay as much as you are asking for ...
- 20 Sep 2020, 16:58
- Forum: Want to buy
- Topic: [WTB] 3101 Beamspring barrelplate, backplate and PCB
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1769
Re: [WTB] 3101 Beamspring barrelplate, backplate and PCB
Best chance for PCB would be to have a new one designed or printed. For barrelplate and backplate, would also probably need to get them machined.
Unfortunately getting the parts for the restoration might be difficult.
Unfortunately getting the parts for the restoration might be difficult.
- 19 Sep 2020, 21:13
- Forum: Vendors
- Topic: VintKeys Stock Update
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4795
Re: VintKeys Stock Update
Mind describing the differences in the alps openers?
- 15 Sep 2020, 17:18
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Taobao experiences?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 22441
Re: Taobao experiences?
I'd love to purchase some of those desoldered ones, but am having some serious difficulty navigating the page. How does one do this?
- 10 Sep 2020, 18:12
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
- Replies: 37
- Views: 13573
Re: [Find & Restoration] IBM 5281 Beamspring loot
What color is that repainted case? I really like it!
- 30 Aug 2020, 21:56
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Beamspring Factory process - How to
- Replies: 98
- Views: 84688
Re: Beamspring Factory process - How to
The results Resin-ate with hope of success 

- 28 Aug 2020, 22:18
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Beamspring Factory process - How to
- Replies: 98
- Views: 84688
Re: Beamspring Factory process - How to
Hey, I wanted to bump this thread to see if any progress has been made since, I used to watch it with much anticipation.