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SwissArmyTin wrote: ↑

14 Jul 2019, 02:09

Wazrach wrote: ↑

14 Jul 2019, 01:57

It's beautiful. I love how alien these old boards look. The ridge with the 24 function keys looks great.

I know, I absolutely love the F/M122 aesthetic. My M122 has a few jank springs so I just keep it leaning against the wall as a display piece.

So did I with my other M122.. heh.

It's beautiful. I love how alien these old boards look. The ridge with the 24 function keys looks great.

lucky bugger. take care of it!

Sound test after foam replacement!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDnEvG4 ... e=youtu.be

Redmaus wrote: ↑

13 Jul 2019, 17:03

matt3o wrote: ↑

13 Jul 2019, 12:49

this is insane...

Yup, I definitely would like to get back in

Somehow I don't think you could possibly top 30 NIB SSKS.

Muirium wrote: ↑

13 Jul 2019, 15:58

It works with lagacy.sc but maybe it’s choking on yours. I honestly don’t know what .bat files do with error messages. But I know scas and it’ll tell you when you’re doing it wrong.

Nah, I don't get any errors.

Such a shame this isn't working, I feel like I'm so close to the solution...

Try running scas separately. You might be achieving nothing due to an error the batch file obscures. (Bear in mind the last .bat file I ran was in the 1980s though!) Thanks for the tip, but what do you mean? Scaswr.bat is obviously working, because I can restore the settings to default with legacy.sc

Is that what I'm supposed to do?

Muirium wrote: ↑

13 Jul 2019, 12:58

You do know that Soarer’s Converter resets every time you write a config? So you need that force command at the top of whatever else you’re doing.

I’m guessing you’re just going with that one command here anyway.

I'm literally just dragging an .sc file with "force set3" into scaswr.bat

I give up. Have no clue what's wrong. Either it's: 1. Busted wiring (data - clock cables swapped) 2. Busted chip on the controller or some part of the controller board. 3. Some exotic protocol which I seriously doubt. IBM was all about standardization and compatibility. Thanks for your help, regard...

I believe I tried my M122 cable as well, that didn't work.

R05 - timeout - started receiving clock from the board, but didn't receive enough for a full code R06 - start bit - read a start bit, but it was incorrect Come to think of it maybe it's a busted cable. Do you have multimeter by any chance? Checking continuity and pinout may help. If you mean the co...

Hi guys, I'm trying to get my 4980 Model F to work with my Orihalcon 240° 5-pin DIN to USB Set 3 converter, as it does not output any scancodes. When I open hid_listen, it says the Keyboard ID is 0000, running code Set 1 and set to PC/XT mode. I get R05 and R06. I have included a picture for referen...

Why do those rubber dome Unsavers go for a small fortune...?

I just landed myself with a super rare, but not necessarily super desirable, 4980 terminal Model F! It looks like an F122, but has split modifier keys and the only stabiliser is under the spacebar as a result. It has a short, stepped right shift, two return keys instead of an ISO Enter, 1U backspace...

Very nice restored and modernized IBM Model F 4704 from a DT member. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IBM-Model-F-4704-107-key-Keyboard-Rare-USB-Converted-Restored/163772469180 It's not my cup of tea, don't like huge battleship keyboards.... Thanks for the shoutout :D Hoping it sells for a good price, us...

Hi yes it would be that simple. It is a bit complicated but you should be able to figure it out. Before that though, just to check. Are you able to confirm using this program https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/hid_listen.html with your orihalcon converter that no codes are being sent out by the keyboard? ...

Looks like it's XWhatsit then. Just so I know what to do when I get it, is it as simple as soldering it to the PCB and installing the Capsense GUI? Hi yes it would be that simple. It is a bit complicated but you should be able to figure it out. Before that though, just to check. Are you able to con...

Also, if anyone wants to update the wiki with the pictures, you have my permission. I tried to do it myself, but it was a pain in the arse.

Looks like it's XWhatsit then. Just so I know what to do when I get it, is it as simple as soldering it to the PCB and installing the Capsense GUI?

Indeed. I wish someone like Orihalcon did ready made Common Sense controllers. They’re too much for me to understand. And I’ve built my own Soarer and TMK converters; from soldering to firmware flashing. All that Cypress stuff, though, baffles me like an SDK for a games console. What is the advanta...

Hmm.. that's a bit too advanced for me at the minute. I'll explore my other options before I dive into that.

Whoa, I read about this is a manual as I have the 4978 terminal for the Series/1. Very cool. You could try an figure out how the protocol works or desolder the existing controller and replace with a Model F Xwhatsit. If you do that at least preserve the irreplaceable controller. And yes, I'll absol...

Whoa, I read about this is a manual as I have the 4978 terminal for the Series/1. Very cool. You could try an figure out how the protocol works or desolder the existing controller and replace with a Model F Xwhatsit. If all else fails, I'll just get an Xwhatsit. I find it bizarre how it speaks a di...

This keyboard can be converted with the CY8CKIT-059 prototyping board sold by Cypress Semiconductor. Christ. What the hell is that? And how do you know? :O This?: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/processor-microcontroller-development-kits/1244192/?cm_mmc=UK-PPC-DS3A-_-google-_-DSA_UK_EN_Semiconductor...

took some pictures and did a typing demo

When it comes to IBM Model F/M keys, that short right Shift with outer 0.25 step must probably be the rarest key of all, printed or otherwise. GOOD FIND! (on the entire F127, not just that one keycap) Thanks! Just a pity I cannot really use it. D: Fine, fine, I'll take it and give it the love it de...

depletedvespene wrote: ↑

10 Jul 2019, 22:01

When it comes to IBM Model F/M keys, that short right Shift with outer 0.25 step must probably be the rarest key of all, printed or otherwise.

GOOD FIND! (on the entire F127, not just that one keycap)

Thanks! Just a pity I cannot really use it. D:

I'll update the wiki with some pictures.

I wonder what protocol this thing speaks then.

I bought this off Ebay, thinking it would be a strange F-122 with funny legends, but as Myoth pointed out, it's actually a very rare keyboard for the 4980 terminal - part number 4178208. Pictures: https://postimg.cc/gallery/xc931rkw/ The keyboard has only one stabiliser, and that's under the spaceba...