deskthority

Look at it, which color is the corresponding number? Mouse: Green: PS/2 Pin 1 Black: PS/2 Pin 3 Red: PS/2 Pin 4 Yellow: PS/2 Pin 5 Keyboard: White: PS/2 Pin 1 Black: PS/2 Pin 3 Red: PS/2 Pin 4 Brown: PS/2 Pin 5 I have a brand new black coiled replacement cable for M13's, would've sold it to you had...

It's not quite as straight forward as a 1-6, but here's what I made as a personal note when doing it:


The left column is the only one you'll need, the right was just my reference for cables I was I was using as replacement.

Content Warning: Very Dirty Anyway, onwards. I picked up a lot of 5 of these from the local surplus sale figuring they'd be fun. The legends are certainly interesting, they look to have come from the local 911 phone system that we recently upgraded. https://i.imgur.com/iNMkqsA.jpg On the back we hav...

Can confirm, I'm a lazy bastard and I don't like to moderate much unless something goes off the rails. Usually problems resolve themselves without needing intervention. Just watch for post reports and if it's spam deal with it and if not decide whether it's something serious enough to bother with. I...

I've got a *lot* of old computers with PS/2 so it's easier to just throw an adapter on the end when I need it. So update: It works! The keyboard side of things works absolutely fine. On the other hand, the trackpoint isn't auto centering. It's just stuck racing to the bottom of the screen no matter ...

Alright some cable update. Went ahead and lopped the cables off an old ball mouse and a random trashed Unisys POS board. A little work later, they're sleeved together. https://i.imgur.com/ov2gckK.jpg?1 The next step was strain relief. I didn't want to just leave a cable hanging out a gaping hole in ...

$10 Industrial M13? We all wish we could be so lucky...or do we? Here's what I'm starting with. It doesn't look horrific here, just a bit dirty. https://i.imgur.com/N5ImQY9.jpg It's a Maxi Switch manufactured M13, dating from 1996. I want to say that's the newest Model M I own. https://i.imgur.com/w...

aaand...fixed. Looks like someone got through the spam filters, always fun when that happens.

Much thanks to everyone who responded, I've managed to snag one! Just gotta wait a week for that shipping.

I'm currently on the search for a Topre compatible enter key. Unfortunately me being me I managed to snap the stem on my Type Heaven's enter key making the board a little challenging to use. I don't particularly care what colour, could be black, could be puke green, just needs to fit.

Sorry for disappearing for a while, my job's gonna kill me.

Anyway, I've sent out the collections notices to the remaining Santas who haven't paid up. With any luck, the credit hit will be enough and we won't need to send out the "collectors", if you catch my drift.

Alright so here's the current status: So far we have 9/14 received which ain't a terrible result for international shipping. People who so far haven't received their packages (please let me know if you have!): andrewjoy ZedTheMan Myoth Darkshado Wobbled I'll start bugging senders in the upcoming day...

green-squid wrote: ↑Not posting cat pic so this thread can get locked. We were ONLY supposed to post cat pics (I started it!).

Correct. As a Moderator I say we need one last shot as converting back to the official Deskthority cat picture thread.

A lucky day for me too, got a box in the mail. I don't feel like waiting around so let's go! Is that a violin in the box? I recognize chocolate at least (minty fresh even)! https://i.imgur.com/E7uHS6k.jpg Well would you look at that. An Apple Desktop Bus Keyboard with SMK switches and a Sanyo MBC-55...

Based on some tracking numbers, yes. No ones posted yet though.

It's alright, I didn't exactly give a super long time there. Just as long as something gets out before Christmas 2020.

Welcome to the Secret Santa Photo Thread, post your great gifts here!

There's no need to fear, there'll be another round next year!

Unfortunately with the matches already thrown out, I wouldn't be able to easily match you up with someone. The only exception would be if someone else voices they'd like to join late and I could pair up you two.

Congrats to everyone who signed up, you should now have a PM with your lucky recipient!

I'm afraid we're almost out of time guys! Only 6 hours give or take left! Better hurry up and send that PM if you're looking to get in this year!

Alright we’re now on the last day to sign up! You’ve got until 11:59 California time so better hurry up!

Alright guys two more days! No one else want in on the fun?

Myoth wrote: ↑only 4 participants when there is 3 days until the deadline D:

Yeah! What's everyone else waiting for?

adhoc wrote: ↑I have no idea what you wanted to say from your nonsensical ramble, but I''m sure it made sense in your head.

I think he's trying to say it's time to get back to the cat pic thread.

Great news, you can vet a VMS hobbyist license. The method involves signing up for something like DECUServ then registering for an OpenVMS hobbyist at https://www.hpe.com/h41268/live/index_e.aspx?qid=24548 . One of these years I need to get around to getting something installed on the MicroVAX 4000 ...

He does now!

I'm running a bit late this year but oh well. Secret New Years? I suppose? Anyway, rules as follows: 1 . PM me your nickname and address and I'll throw you on the list. Please use a format of "Secret Santa 2018 Username" for the message title. 2. DEADLINE to send me your address and sign up is over ...

Old computers are more or less how I got into this place. I've still got way too many in the garage, but it's nice having original systems for some of the keyboards . I'm way more active on the old computer forums than I am here, I mainly check in a few times a day to try and keep spam down.