deskthority

Yeah we're both on the same side. I think the directive has good intention, but small companies can get hit real hard in the crossfire. These things are really targeted at Apple and Samsung etc. Those big guys can afford to keep old parts inventory available. (They just prefer not to: buy a new mod...

Muirium wrote: ↑

06 Apr 2021, 21:36

People forcing caps onto Beamspring switches deserve to have their fingers burnt. Bad, bad!

Did you buy some?

one of the users in the past commented that they found the SKCC keycaps to be a better fit than the original IBM keycaps...

ddrfraser1 wrote: ↑

18 Dec 2020, 21:33

Yasu0 wrote: ↑

18 Dec 2020, 20:29

how much would a used model M go for if unicomp never existed...

Probably as much as an XT or AT?

Considering how common model Ms are, they are unlikely to be at price levels of XTs.

dr-lipschitz wrote: ↑

06 Apr 2021, 06:00

if anyone with a 3278 was trying to find BoW numeric keycaps:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Selectric- ... 3861388256

I am not aware of any selectrics that had a cross cherry style mount.

REVENGE wrote: ↑

02 Apr 2021, 08:32

....Would love to see a full set of white keycaps with blue dye lettering....

Unicomp can do any custom colour you want. Custom keysets cost USD 30.

raoulduke-esq wrote: ↑

31 Mar 2021, 20:32

vdublove37 wrote: ↑

31 Mar 2021, 20:22

It's starting to look like that DC-3014 that went last night for $960 was a legit bid

Wow. Blue alps owners: are they $800-900 better than white alps?

No they are not.

A model F feels waaaay better than an M anyday. Model Fs are noisier though...

Muirium wrote: ↑

22 Mar 2021, 15:20

Those… are from… Unicomp!?

Those are unicomp JIS keysets

I would file this one under “interesting” as it’s a Model M that was skinned alive, turned into a Frankenstein’s monster, then had IKEA desk lamps bolted to it... but it does have a certain charm. No doubt took a lot of work but the decimal point still feels wrong. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Steampun...

I was wondering, shouldn't it be possible to make modern Beamspring Keyboards just like the modern Model F's? Sure it would be expensive, though I doubt the price would be anywhere near what Beamers go for these days. It wouldn't even have to be an exact replica of the real thing, as in you could c...

raoulduke-esq wrote: ↑

28 Feb 2021, 15:32

Ellipse is selling his repro solenoids for $35 if anyone needs one but doesn’t mind waiting a couple months to get it

Or one could get this one for a fair price

https://www.ebay.de/itm/174231719515

Muirium wrote: ↑

25 Feb 2021, 21:42

Doesn’t even come with the original cable. Lame. They should strike a few k off the asking price.

It's MrDuuls kishsaver
viewtopic.php?t=16720

flash9 wrote: ↑

25 Feb 2021, 16:24

XMIT - I like your idea, but for someone without a Soarer's Converter or a TMK, that option is not available.

You have to make a converter on your own by buying a 3 euro promicro...

LOL

I've had 5 Alps based boards over the years (2 SKCM blues, 1 white, 1 orange, 1 salmon), they were so disappointing it'd be such a waste of time, money and resources to try get them remade.

Great job on the 3D printing! But then again, Unicomp (eventually and hopefully in the next 3 years) will begin selling their minis. They will also have their cases sold as parts. Going by their current pricing for the model M cases, they are likely to be in the range of 20 to 30 USD. Given this, I ...

That’s a new model F62/F77

Wiggles wrote: ↑

20 Dec 2020, 08:36

I know I'm waaaay too late with this one.. Any plans for a second round? Would be awesome!
Cheers

Design files are public for anyone to order PCBs on their own.

Ok that is good to know, however I cancelled because I didnt want to risk waiting to get it after the holidays/new year, because it defeats the purpose. So in that case I prefer to order directly from orihalcon, and let it take as long as it will, because I consider it a finer product. Thanks for y...

Ok that is good to know, however I cancelled because I didnt want to risk waiting to get it after the holidays/new year, because it defeats the purpose. So in that case I prefer to order directly from orihalcon, and let it take as long as it will, because I consider it a finer product. Thanks for y...

Even though IBM had a plant in Greennock for many years, Model Ms are an order of magnitude harder to find outside of the US (perhaps with the exception of Canada and Mexico). Besides that, terminal keyboards were sold with systems, such as the AS400, which were probably also much more rare outside...

phinix wrote: ↑

21 Nov 2020, 23:22

Looks like hard to find ANSI version...

ANSI in Europe is not going to be easy. Your best bet is to get one shipped from the US....

First of all, I would like to thank you for all the boards you make and publish. I have already ordered several v1.0 PCBs from JLCPCB (they have restocked the inductor as of today) and I'm looking for a solenoid that would be compatible with the driver board. Have you been able to test it with any ...

vibierendi13 wrote: ↑

11 Nov 2020, 08:44

how did you guys determine that line is clock data + 5v when the board is unmarked

Usually the controller chip schematics are public. Use a multimeter to trace back cable leads to what is VCC and GND. For Data and Clock, just try both options until it works ....

Would anyone know of model F spring dimensions ?

Length, Diameter and wire thickness ?

Who are you trying to kid?

The last one sold for 330 euros

https://www.ebay.com/itm/293805998829

Short answer - No you can't

Long answer - The PCB side connector is different by brand, model numbers and so on. The only way to be sure is to check the pin schematics and determine what each of the pins are designated as.

lucar wrote: ↑

27 Oct 2020, 16:28

Hi,
awsome work!

I'm in the process of restoring an IBM 3276 keyboard (wiki/File:3276.jpg) and I wish to convert it to usb; as far as I understand Your design is compatible with these keyboards, can You confirm it ?

Thanks
Luca

It is...

ramnes wrote: ↑

27 Oct 2020, 00:48

You're cruel.

Significantly cheaper alternatives exist... Lookup TH Xwhatsit or SMD controllers ....

ShivaYash wrote: ↑

25 Oct 2020, 08:16

Wazrach wrote: ↑

11 Aug 2020, 09:51

Damn! I have the ISO version. :c

Is this still for sale?

https://www.keyboardco.com/product/doub ... keyset.asp