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The keycap remind me of this https://www.ebay.com/itm/202814834933? But the switch mechanism is different. Definitely looks like it's from a calculator, typewriter or a control panel of some kind (basically anything that isn't a conventional computer keyboard). Edit: 'RM' is a pretty common key on c...

This is a really clean conversion, even with the translucent shell most poeple wouldn't realize it was modified. It's the perfect size for a crowed desk. I wonder how it compares to the Logitech Wingman Attack 3 I picked up years ago. Most joysticks that aren't terrible actually seem pretty good. Su...

John Doe wrote: ↑

20 Apr 2021, 15:53

Cherry black, very huge,

and yellowed..


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Glad to see another.
If for any reason you need a replacement keyboard assembly let me know. Mine uses a lan cable style connector but supposedly uses USB.

But think this way, why a collectible card (it's just a piece of paper) can cost, say 100.000 USD? Like a Pokemon one. So, why not an old rare Keyboard that could be used as a daily board cannot cost more than that? Like a classic car for example. Collectables typically have value because of the co...

I have an F XT I wouldn't mind turning into a space monkey, but it needs a convertor and I'm located in the US. This wouldn't work too well for an Ergodox since it took me about 3 weeks of practice to get comfortable on a Kinesis Advantage. Unless it's a 1 month per person kind of tour. Definitely d...

The stepped mount plate is a great idea. I wonder why you want to use the 3d-printed skeleton though. Right now most of the custom keyboard designers and users lean to use soft plates (PC plate/half plate) and mounting methods enable soft bottom out (gasket/PORON+leaf-spring). Your solution by its ...

Neat, I'll take the Tragicforce PCB! I'm also using a disassembled Magicforce for my build lol. PM me with the info! I'll pm you the moment find it :lol: Just to clarify you already have the daughter board used with the original PCB to route the USB port? I don't mind just selling the QMK PCB, but ...

I have a couple, do you want a stock PCB (with diodes for NKRO) or a Tragicforce PCB? Oh wonderful! Whats the difference between the two, and does the Tragicforce work with stock MF68 qmk? As Muirium noted it's the kit from here https://keeb.io/products/mf68-magicforce-68-pcb-replacement-kit The tr...

I have a couple, do you want a stock PCB (with diodes for NKRO) or a Tragicforce PCB?

Now I really did somewith wrong in regard of a potential buy of a Model F AT. There has been an offer for a German version of this keyboard on eBay kleinanzeigen, a German classified ads site. I keep hanging around on this site because sometimes you can try to low ball some clueless people who do n...

It'd be like taking a Xerox Alto and throwing away everything but the keyboard, it totally misses everything else that makes the system so interesting (the first GUI, the use of a mouse, the way the keyboard is shaped to fit under the monitor). A guy at work has an Alto in his home office, it's alw...

Where's the rest of the machine? I don't understand what this fetish with keyboards is all about. :ugeek: Normally I understand the fixation with keyboards, but the keyboard is honestly one of the least interesting parts of the Lisp machine. It'd be like taking a Xerox Alto and throwing away everyt...

Pm'ing

That curved plate is genius (and gloriously overengineered).

How did you model the plate step + curve in Fusion360? I tried something similar and I really just eyeballed it after a point.

Strange, I used to rinse all my Alps and space invaders (and heaps of other old computer parts) in 99% IPA by hand and never noticed any discolouration to parts (or hands). Maybe it wasn't really 99%... If it's anything like hydrogen peroxide then it breaks down and loses potency after some time. I...

Looks a lot like Hi-Tek to me My bet is on grid as well. These are the same model as the single one discussed a bit above from the same seller. The SR100 is the rebranded SRI/Century after Burroughs bought Systems Research Incorporated in '81. Their ads are cringe-worthy even by the standards of th...

I mean I've sprayed the silicone based version of WD40 directly into switches without any ill effects, but I knew I was living dangerously. Isopropyl alcohol would work as a decent contact cleaner, but you might want to lubricate after you use it. But this is coming from someone that cleans cases an...

I'm sorry, I accidentally ghosted you again. It's been a crazy week! Sending you a PM. Thanks for getting back to me. I haven't managed to get all the keycaps removed yet, so I'm still not sure exactly what I'll need. I have a few different layouts I'm considering, but I'll get back to you as soon ...

John Doe wrote: ↑

13 Apr 2021, 11:30

Worth sharing?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/124678562684

Very cool. I wonder if they're stackpole or something more exotic.
Either way that's quite a lot of them, probably a whole intranet worth.

My Access IS has an Unknown Zone, too. Those mono-legend caps have so much more character than a row of F keys. I just don't know what to do with it! Oh, and the bright red >< key is in jail, too. You better keep a close eye on ><, I heard he's planning on escaping. Standard F keys are boring, I th...

This is my Cherry RC128BM,which is just a rebranded Tipro- https://i.imgur.com/KGEcHTu.jpg Swapped out the MX blacks for Outemu blues,sadly the 2 key roll over made it really annoying to use so it now occupies a box,I keep meaning to do something with it but never seem to find the time. The 2u back...

[…] Rayndalf’s Tipro.jpg . Just saying… :mrgreen: Anyone in the audience with a founded opinion about the layout? :lol: [ TIPRO ] Clearly it's a professional keyboard for typing professionals. I mean it's even got PRO in the name. I have no idea if this is the stock layout, but it's how I received ...

The most solid feeling board I've ever tried, even with a plastic case it is incredibly well built. The previous owner swapped clicky Razer switches into it, but it would have had preretool blacks otherwise, so I consider that an improvement. It has 2KRO and will loudly beep if you exceed that which...

Milspec USB keyboard https://www.ebay.com/itm//294110603483 I imagine this has some kind of rubber barrier to make it sand-proof and some shielding to make it HEMP-proof, all of which probably means it's horrible to type on. And here it is. So many screws! Domes are short and tactile, actually feel...

Then what the hell good is it? :roll: I suppose it's for larger companies who hold parts and repair hostage (Apple making certain parts locked by hardware ID :evil:). Unicomp sells more replacement parts than most and has enabled for more than a few Model M restorations, so I think they comply with...

This looks pretty neat, but I'm pretty sure it'll be gone before I decide if I want to buy it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Keyboa ... 4677252972

Do you have a better picture of it? It looks like an ISO M122 with 2-3 different sets of keycaps mixed together.

Thorogrimm wrote: ↑

09 Apr 2021, 22:49

Anyone have an idea?

My gut says foam and foil, like the C3 Maestro controllers. Caps are doubleshot but the switch feel will be poor.

Looks like the stem came off with the keycap. It'll be easier to reassemble if you remove the slider/stem from under the keycap and put that back on first, then reattach the keycap after.

Pretty sure those are linears though.

No reason to use XT mode unless you're using it with a 5150 since as far as I know the primary difference between XT and AT protocol is that AT supports checking lock light states. I have an XT only K151L (no toggle switch, label lists PC/XT, AT/XT) and it also has lock lights, so maybe they found s...