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Oh man I can't believe I missed this. Would be in for an R2 if you decide to run another group buy. I am preparing for a second round, if interested please leave the amount of switches you'd like and I'll get everyone invoiced (most likely) early next week. Awesome. Put me down for 140 switches 8-)

Oh man I can't believe I missed this. Would be in for an R2 if you decide to run another group buy.

Thanks guys. I'm loving the lower height, angle and built in wrist rest on the 3278. It's much more comfortable vs the 5251 (although I am a bit more productive on the 5251 due to the layout). I think a low profile shell for the 5251 would be even better if it eventually comes into fruition.

Just finished up the restoration. I should probably wash the switches but will probably kick that can down the road for now. Overall it came out nice. The solenoid was not working at first so I gave it a few taps and to my surprise it started firing again. The layout is taking some getting used to. ...

This beamspring looks very familiar! I think I sold one of these about 2 years ago to someone, but don't remember who to! Excellent restore for sure! Any plans to potentially repaint the top case? Hey! Yep I got this from you about 2 years ago, and I thank you. I do plan on redoing the top case, I ...

Really curious to see a shot from underneath the desk(to see how much room the switches and inner assembly take up). Great job with this btw it looks brand new. Love the retro futuristic styling 8-) Did you take a look at the more pictures spoiler link? Ok, wow. I didn't recognize it at first. Look...

Really curious to see a shot from underneath the desk(to see how much room the switches and inner assembly take up). Great job with this btw it looks brand new. Love the retro futuristic styling

Bass wrote: ↑No, the total was 6. But I can't really complain either way .

I'm blown away by this find. Reminds me of the SSKanoly on Geekhack. Please put me on the list if you plan to sell them

Full sized 3278 on ebay- https://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-Vin ... 4b405a5c04

From the pictures of the F77, the cable is not removable, right? I will probably get a coiled cable too and I want to make sure I pick the right one. It's my understanding that the F77 just uses an xwhatsit so a micro USB cable will work just fine. Micro usb or mini usb? The Xwhatsit on my 5251 has...

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depletedvespene wrote: ↑Someone tell me this is another April Fools' Joke.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/292507700276/

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None of them feel like Topre 55 IMO. The closest would probably be the "Holy Panda" franken switch (Halo Clear/True stem in Panda housing). Holy Pandas feel more mechanical and responsive vs Topre 55g and lack the "wet clay" bottom out from the rubber domes. They are closer to SKCM Brown Alps but wi...

Congrats, will you be doing a build thread? I'm curious to see what the inside of that beamspring look like. I'll miss seeing your haiku on overpriced beamsprings. Yes, there will be a build thread. I'll make it once I actually get the board and know what needs to be done to it. I've already got so...

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orihalcon wrote: ↑Looks like the heat/glue damaged 3279 Beamspring sold for a best offer.

Anyone here get it?

I didn't, but I hope someone here did for a low price, and will document the restoration.

It went for $415. I may buy some of the caps If the buyer wants to part it out.

It looks like something very hot was laying on top of it for a bit..like maybe a light or something and it was inches above the door cover. I think it'd be a safe bet that the PCB is okay ..I'd love to see someone save it. Look at the hole in the space bar. Could that be from an ember? Perhaps it w...

You could probably salvage at least 50 beam spring switches from that keyboard. Some keycaps too. Sell them on the echo bay for profit. :evilgeek: I wouldn't bet on that. In the description it lists some keys that are stuck or have slow release. Some of the keys listed appear to have avoided cosmet...

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tron wrote: ↑I would buy some of the caps if anyone ends up getting it

20 euro per cap. You need those caps for your own crap beam spring.

At that price I will just go with selectric I just need a few because my cap mounts are breaking down a bit

You could probably salvage at least 50 beam spring switches from that keyboard. Some keycaps too. Sell them on the echo bay for profit. :evilgeek: It may take quite a while to sell them at 20/piece. Not sure if it's worth the opportunity cost. I would buy some of the caps if anyone ends up getting ...

Lol it's back. https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Keyboard-for-IBM-3279-Color-Display-Station-Models-2A-2B-3A-3B/253485834589?_trkparms=pageci%3A4b614b2d-2670-11e8-bd17-74dbd1806883%7Cparentrq%3A1d7211e91620a9c10e098a27fffd1a7e%7Ciid%3A1&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236 It's back........again :lol: For $25...

Luna wrote: ↑What's your layout?
Here's mine.

keyboard-layout3.jpg

Looks great. My favorite layout so far.

I think the equalibrium price of popular boards like Model Ms/SSKs, Blue Alps and Beamsprings will all go up over time. If you think about it, this hobby is still in its infancy. Increasing numbers of review/typing videos, meet ups and sites like Massdrop are spreading awareness. IMO it was Chyrosra...

But why should you reproduce a switch which needs a condom to not get influenced by dust and an extra table because the keyboard is so high? These boards will always remain a niche thing because they are just not usable at all compared to most other keyboards. The switches don't need a contaminatio...

Nor will demand continuously increase. The community is far larger than it was a few years ago, sure, but if we assume Reddit to be a benchmark for the number of people in the community (250,000 on Reddit), it is still minuscule compared to the number of computer users. Let's assume an upper limit ...

fuck me , i should sell my beam spring. Or hold onto it and wait for it to be valued even higher ! I’m with you, prices have no where to go but up. The supply is not going to get any bigger and the demand is going up. I wouldn’t be surprised if they were 4000 dollar keyboards in 5 years time. There...

Sadly, I think someone is crazy enough to buy one of these at these prices and it won't be to a vintage computer collector who actually needs it... Vintage IBM Keyboard 3278 https://www.ebay.com/itm/282867822408 https://www.ebay.com/itm/282867813042 Price aside. Should I be concerned about buying a...

I'm curious how much my Blue Alps Acer KB-101AS is worth (version with double shot abs and scooped f and j keys). It is clean and in above average condition with only a tiny bit of rust on the back plate. The switches and caps are in great condition.

Wow that was fast lol. Maybe the damage is just superficial. The case can be plasti dipped and the caps can be replaced with selectric. I wonder what melted the caps like that? Did someone spill acid on it or something.....

I would love to see a modern beam spring reproduction. It seems like it could be done using the xwhatsit controller and pcb design based off of emdudes work. It would be expensive and risky but modern beam springs in a low profile case would be a major contender in the keyboard enthusiast market. I ...

I offered quite a bit more after the relist and haven't heard back. Maybe it was an honest mistake. The market value for that terminal board is way more than 75 shipped lol. Did you offer more in an attempt to steal the board away from whoever bought it at $750 or to just see if the seller had made...

I offered quite a bit more after the relist and haven't heard back. Maybe it was an honest mistake. The market value for that terminal board is way more than 75 shipped lol.