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- 08 Feb 2023, 17:44
- Forum: News
- Topic: Shift Happens: A book about keyboards - Kickstarter Live
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5246
Shift Happens: A book about keyboards - Kickstarter Live
Shift Happens: A book about keyboards "The history of keyboards – from early typewriters to modern mechanical marvels – told in two beautiful volumes." Some here may already be aware but the Kickstarter recently went live for Marcin Wichary's upcoming book about the history of keyboards. https://www...
- 07 Feb 2023, 18:55
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: "Black Betty" - 1985 IBM Model M 1390110
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10688
Re: "Black Betty" - 1985 IBM Model M 1390110
Wow, that is an unbelievable find. Where on earth did you get this? My very early M that you cited in your post has the same giant rivet at the back, by the way. I have no idea what it could be for. From the local recycling center of course! These are common as dirt around here. Heck I'm not even s...
- 05 Feb 2023, 17:30
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: "Black Betty" - 1985 IBM Model M 1390110
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10688
Re: "Black Betty" - 1985 IBM Model M 1390110
I guess I should have known that nothing is clear cut when it comes to IBM. I think that is a great way to put it as the IBM rabbit hole goes deeper. At the price tag of this one it certainly pays to be skeptical. For me the evidence was too overwhelming, yet at the same time and even now I also ca...
- 05 Feb 2023, 08:30
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: "Black Betty" - 1985 IBM Model M 1390110
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10688
"Black Betty" - 1985 IBM Model M 1390110
Meet "Black Betty" - A stunning example of a pristine/NOS very early production IBM Model M born in Nov 1985 with part number 1390110, an unusual part number which seems to be undocumented anywhere online until it's recent rediscovery. This uniquely ultra-rare unicorn sports a seemingly modern black...
- 03 Feb 2023, 19:08
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Decadent 0.001
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13385
Re: Decadent 0.001
Congrats!
Seemingly the only mu cap in my collection which so happens to be on a very special Micro Switch board.
Seemingly the only mu cap in my collection which so happens to be on a very special Micro Switch board.
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- 01 Feb 2023, 16:59
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Feasibility of building a Space Cadet using replica PCB?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3874
Re: Feasibility of building a Space Cadet using replica PCB?
Sorry to be a contrarian but I feel that this project is a bit misguided. Procuring these switches is nearly impossible and chopping up a vintage board is heresy. :x Additionally the sensors in these switches can be particularly prone to heat damage from the desoldering process. There were some vint...
- 30 Jan 2023, 19:13
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Oldest Model M In The World
- Replies: 44
- Views: 103851
Re: Oldest Model M In The World
Just purchased a 5170 system that came with this keyboard. Kind of a strange part number and very low serial number. Any thoughts? Wow that is nice! I don't believe this part number is documented anywhere so thanks for sharing. :) It certainly is fine specimen of a very early IBM industrial Model M...
- 17 Jan 2023, 18:44
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: IBM 4704 F107 Restoration
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5431
Re: IBM 4704 F107 Restoration
Love the fresh look of a painted barrel plate. An often overlooked detail that you don't really see once everything is put back together. Also it looks like I am going to need to find more clamps...
- 17 Jan 2023, 18:20
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM Model F XT Industrial connectivity question...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1244
Re: IBM Model F XT Industrial connectivity question...
Are you sure your industrial XT is even a Model F? IBM sourced the switches for those from Oak . These IBM Industrial XT's are a bit unique and unusual it seems since they typically feature a keyboard module manufactured by Oak. I have heard that these don't seem to work with a Soarer's but I've no...
- 03 Jan 2023, 16:37
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Wang 725-7231-US Tempest keyboard
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5303
Re: Wang 725-7231-US Tempest keyboard
Such a beautiful keyboard. Thanks for sharing it.
- 03 Jan 2023, 16:29
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: It's A Keyboard [KFNR standard and compact]
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5349
Re: It's A Keyboard [KFNR standard and compact]
Can confirm. This is peak keyboard right here.
- 29 Dec 2022, 18:44
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: NOS Micro Switch SD Keyboard - 1981 - Burroughs RIII Keyboard
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2820
Re: NOS Micro Switch SD Keyboard - 1981 - Burroughs RIII Keyboard
I've never seen this keyboard before but also make sure there is nothing beneath those black rubber foot pads.
- 17 Dec 2022, 03:59
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Post your keyboard/keycaps!
- Replies: 3556
- Views: 1355578
Re: Post your keyboard/keycaps!
Robotron K7672.04
- 14 Dec 2022, 22:38
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Micro Switch 76SD5-3 / SD-16126
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9595
Re: Micro Switch 76SD5-3 / SD-16126
- 14 Dec 2022, 22:15
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Micro Switch 76SD5-3 / SD-16126
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9595
Re: Micro Switch 76SD5-3 / SD-16126
- 14 Dec 2022, 20:51
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26262
- Views: 8662417
Re: Great/Interesting Finds
Uncommon/Rare Lexmark branded SSK from Ohaimark. Sad to see this collection sold off but such is life. Also NIB cable in box which is something I've never seen before.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334665875943?h ... 4deba401e7
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334665875943?h ... 4deba401e7
- 14 Dec 2022, 00:01
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Micro Switch 76SD5-3 / SD-16126
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9595
Micro Switch 76SD5-3 / SD-16126
What a looker! I could not pass this unique Micro Switch board. It seems that this keyboard was never used, let alone entirely finished back in 1982. The module itself just sits inside the case without any screws with just a bit of old newspaper to help keep things in place which doesn't do a great ...
- 23 Nov 2022, 01:52
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Existence of aftermarket Model M shells?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2540
- 20 Nov 2022, 00:12
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26262
- Views: 8662417
- 15 Nov 2022, 15:11
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: German Model F AT Resurrection Journey
- Replies: 35
- Views: 55237
Re: German Model F AT Resurrection Journey
the route of blasphemy as JP suggested :lol: :lol: :evilgeek: I have no idea on the PCB repair so perhaps someone else can better advise. In most cases I doubt this part is truly unique except in my case where my early revision uses a different PCB color. Using a vintage replacement is not as impur...
- 14 Nov 2022, 15:35
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: German Model F AT Resurrection Journey
- Replies: 35
- Views: 55237
Re: German Model F AT Resurrection Journey
One beef I have with acid is that it indiscriminately attacks the good metal but probably not really an issue here. One thing to be mindful of is that once you pull this out of the acid bath is the metal could develop flash rust as it dries (factors such as humidity can exaggerate this) so you may n...
- 12 Nov 2022, 19:35
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: German Model F AT Resurrection Journey
- Replies: 35
- Views: 55237
Re: German Model F AT Resurrection Journey
I believe all of the US made AT's that have passed through my hands 5+ have had the textured plastic cases while my UK made early production date QWERTZ AT has textured paint. With the paint removed the plastic case is completely smooth.
- 10 Nov 2022, 15:44
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: German Model F AT Resurrection Journey
- Replies: 35
- Views: 55237
Re: German Model F AT Resurrection Journey
This is coming right along. A filler primer or glazing putty over the pitted areas should hide the imperfections.
- 08 Nov 2022, 20:09
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: German Model F AT Resurrection Journey
- Replies: 35
- Views: 55237
Re: German Model F AT Resurrection Journey
Here are the innards of mine as a bit of eye bleach. It is currently in a box awaiting for me to continue with restoration. The ink marks on my keys washed off pretty easy so this board should look mint once it's finished. It seems these early UK produced boards were painted and suffer from the pain...
- 08 Nov 2022, 16:35
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: German Model F AT Resurrection Journey
- Replies: 35
- Views: 55237
Re: German Model F AT Resurrection Journey, Maybe
Woof! That is a rough one. I'm all for tough projects but I think this one is a goner. As a consolation I am surprised that the springs seem to be in good condition. A simple soak in some Evaporust would clean these up. These German F AT's are rare as hens teeth in my experience and I am fortunate e...
- 18 Oct 2022, 02:59
- Forum: Other external
- Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
- Replies: 26262
- Views: 8662417
- 23 Sep 2022, 14:14
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Model F Nicked Case
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1837
Re: Model F Nicked Case
Even vintage boards got chips and needed touchup paint. Have the paint matched and carefully dab a little on that spot. I wouldn't sweat it too much and worst case the entire case could eventually be repainted.
- 19 Sep 2022, 19:07
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: KeyTronic KB-200
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5987
Re: KeyTronic KB-200
I love Apple picking in the fall. I just got one of these :D Notice a couple differences from the marketing photo such as the nav keys and the wider stepped keys. Edit: Pretty sure now that the Apple badge in place of the Keytronic badge was lifted from an Apple IIe. The Apple pin in the center I be...
- 15 Sep 2022, 00:34
- Forum: Group buys
- Topic: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
- Replies: 790
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Re: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
Non-3278 style is much better
- 15 Sep 2022, 00:16
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Aftermarket Apple II/II+ Keyboard / Unknown Cherry Keyboard?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3267
Re: Aftermarket Apple II/II+ Keyboard / Unknown Cherry Keyboard?
I Googled "mbm2716" that's Fujitsu. "8152 857" just specifies more Fujitsu. "8034EV 350m chip" came up with "Top 100 movies with real sex scenes" so that's probably wrong. "AMI" is a BIOS creator, although I don't know if this is the same one. "026-0884" comes up with an autographed floppy disk fro...