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- 06 Feb 2018, 20:50
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Future of mechanical switches? which one is the best?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 11571
The future of ALL switches is zilch. Nada. Nothing. The near-future is voice , and the not-too-distant-future is thought . But in the here-and-now, the best mechanical switch is old school IBM buckling spring, though if you like artisan keysets, keycaps, customization, color, etc., you should give ...
- 02 Feb 2018, 22:05
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Carbon Fiber IBM Model M project, what do you think
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8070
- 31 Jan 2018, 19:43
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Can I reduce the weight of the big spacebar on IBM Model F PC AT?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2055
Yes, there's a mod you can do, but it involves disassembling the keyboard:
workshop-f7/model-f-improvement-dis-ass ... t6982.html
What I personally do when I type on my model f is put a few small weights on the spacebar, which I find helps.
workshop-f7/model-f-improvement-dis-ass ... t6982.html
What I personally do when I type on my model f is put a few small weights on the spacebar, which I find helps.
- 19 Jan 2018, 21:58
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: Dell GYUM97SK review (Alps SKCM Pine Black)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6403
Today we go over the Dell GYUM97SK, an oft-overlooked, superior version of the AT101, as well as an overview of the timeline of these keyboards. Hope you enjoy the video! :) JcV8_4MUwT8 Many thanks for this review! The GUYM97SK is one of my favourite keyboards, along with the Model M. Bought a blac...
- 17 Jan 2018, 09:12
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: As for switches (Problem and Help)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4268
Hydrogen peroxide is a bleach, so it will make the stems white whether they ever were white or not. Also, UV is not required, and possibly will make them turn yellow again faster if they are exposed to heavy UV during the whitening process. All that is required to activate peroxide is heat. 120f-18...
- 14 Jan 2018, 13:01
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: As for switches (Problem and Help)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4268
Good answer! Thank you. But I only have medical hydrogen peroxide.It has only 3% concentration.Seems ineffective. Do you have a good idea to restore clear switches's key-stem? With white plastic, it should work, albeit very slowly. Put it in a closed jar, and check on the plastic a few times every ...
- 14 Jan 2018, 11:21
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: As for switches (Problem and Help)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4268
High concentrations of hydrogenperoxide do, indeed, work (hydrogenperoxide is also the most important ingredient in retrobrite), but people restoring old toys in this way have reported that the yellowing often returns within a few years. A few people have also stated that the yellowing ultimately go...
- 14 Jan 2018, 11:13
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM 6112884: pics inside
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3990
Just a simple question, how much does the pingmaster weights when it's boxed with all the things it included ? I'm trying to proxy one and I wonder how much it would cost to ship it to me from the US Thanks in advance ! I no longer have the boxes so, sadly, I cannot give you an indication of the fu...
- 13 Jan 2018, 11:01
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM 6112884: pics inside
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3990
- 13 Jan 2018, 10:58
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM 3741 Data Station / System 3 Barn Find
- Replies: 151
- Views: 37920
- 11 Jan 2018, 21:22
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM 6112884: pics inside
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3990
Thanks. I'm not sure I could stand that beeper for more than a few minutes at a time though!Dingster wrote: ↑Damn. Not only does it look and feel amazing, its sounds amazing too Congrats on the board man.
- 11 Jan 2018, 20:53
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM 6112884: pics inside
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3990
OK guys, here it is, as promised:
https://youtu.be/lOORmwPswlI
I have to say, this video I've made is quite a work of art.
https://youtu.be/lOORmwPswlI
I have to say, this video I've made is quite a work of art.
- 11 Jan 2018, 09:10
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Got IBM 5251 display terminal
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2601
- 10 Jan 2018, 23:18
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM 6112884: pics inside
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3990
Just on the side I'd like to thank Cattus_D for using the proper title instead of that unworthy "p**g mas...." name. Haha, you're welcome. :-) Actually, I don't think the 'pinging' is all that bad. Holy damn thats a beautiful board. I want a pingmaster so bad but they are expensive and rare. How do...
- 10 Jan 2018, 19:17
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM 6112884: pics inside
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3990
I got one of these bad boys for Christmas! Decided to order one of Hasu's converters because plug & play is the way to roll. The converter arrived a couple of days ago, this thing is awesome. If I can find the time, I will make a recording of the racket this keyboard produces with the speaker enabl...
- 09 Jan 2018, 21:41
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM 6112884: pics inside
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3990
IBM 6112884: pics inside
A few weeks ago, I finally bit the bullet and bought one of the IBM 6112884 keyboards offered on E-Bay (the link is to Chyrosran22's review). As others have pointed out here and elsewhere, these are Alps-built keyboards, featuring linear SKCC Green switches. Shipping to Europe was very expensive, bu...
- 01 Jan 2018, 16:31
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Keyboard-themed music album
- Replies: 0
- Views: 659
Keyboard-themed music album
Well, this has to be the best possible start to the new year! An album which is completely keyboard-themed: 'Caps Lock' , by Capsule - various songs on Youtube: Control Shift Return The album already came out in 2013, yet I only read about it today - and as I imagine it is not well-known generally, ...
- 04 Dec 2017, 21:55
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: Laser projection keyboard review
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5049
- 04 Dec 2017, 21:39
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Black M122 Battlecruiser?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4934
- 07 Jul 2017, 08:51
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Keyboard Sound Check: consistent audio of multiple popular boards
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4401
- 07 Jul 2017, 08:49
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Alps SKCM White vs. Buckling Springs over Membrane (Model M)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2933
This is not entirely relevant to your question, but the two keyboards I use the most are my Dell AT102, with complicated black alps, and my IBM model M. The switch types are both very pleasant to use, although I do, ultimately, have a preference for the Model M buckling spring (which I also prefer t...
- 24 Jun 2017, 09:47
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Lubing ALPS switch stems
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3467
- 10 Jun 2017, 21:45
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Can Dell AT102W Be Converted to ANSI or UNIX Layout?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3361
You need an active converter which translates the PS/2 codes into something the USB port 'understands'. Orihalcon also sells a more expensive solution that allows you to remap the keys , which may help you get closer to the layout you are after. And then there's the 'blue cube' . It works well, and ...
- 10 Jun 2017, 17:57
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Cleaning & lubricating my AT102
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3088
Ha, nice, that's an M97, isn't it? Very nice boards, I really like mine. Much better than the later M95/M92/M90. Well done! Thanks / Dank je wel! Yes, it's an M97. I got it from a British seller for a very reasonable price. It took ages to arrive, though! I think E-Bay's Global Shipment Programme u...
- 10 Jun 2017, 14:30
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Cleaning & lubricating my AT102
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3088
Cleaning & lubricating my AT102
Recently I acquired an AT102, having become curious if original Alps felt like the switches in my Matias Tactile Pro. It looked clean enough, but there was a substantial amount of friction when I typed on the board. So, armed with knowledge acquired by watching Chyrosran22's video on restoring Alps ...
- 03 Jun 2017, 06:24
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: MrDuul's IBM Model F - Kishsaver (Original) (REPAIRING)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6877
- 30 May 2017, 23:17
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Wash day - IBM Model M SSK
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6053
I wish modern keyboards came with keycaps that were this easy to clean. Are modern keycaps harder to clean? In the past I have used dishwasher cleaner tablets and warm water to clean caps from a Dell AT101 keyboard. It has ALPS switches. Taking them off was a long process but they cleaned and dried...
- 30 May 2017, 23:12
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: IBM 3741 Data Station / System 3 Barn Find
- Replies: 151
- Views: 37920
- 29 May 2017, 23:11
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Unicomp Unix Keyboard
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5669
- 29 May 2017, 23:10
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Wash day - IBM Model M SSK
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6053
Nice and shiny!ShivaYash wrote: ↑These caps wash so well.
I used denture cleaning tablets and warm water.
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I wish modern keyboards came with keycaps that were this easy to clean.