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The keyboard has a ps/2 connector was there any typewriters with detachable keyboards?

Hey guys would like some help identifying what switch this keyboard might have.

Thanks.

Any help identifying the switch in this keyboard would be appreciated.

It isn't much, but everybody has to start from somewhere excluding the k70 lux I have upstairs somewhere. (hoping to add to the collection very soon) https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/570476578539307018/693698868126285894/20200327_173044_HDR2.jpg?width=1443&height=667 Looking good. I like th...

Yes I did use stabiliser barrels from a model M. The only major problem I had was the ISO enter was quite shakey and rattley. I later fixed this though.

I would love to have both a capacitive SSK and standard full size Model M. So I am definitely interested.

Maybe try get your hands on some acetone. Not sure if it will damage the PCB. Maybe someone could chime in on how safe it would be to use on PCB's

Lost In Static wrote: ↑

08 Apr 2020, 01:54

How about a Industrial IBM Model F?

WOW Your AT looks amazing where did you get the keys?

Yes it does have the German LED overlay.

Sorted don't worry.

Sent pm

That's a lot more shocking to me: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-good-condition-IBM-Model-M-Bucklng-Spring-Clicky-Keyboard-122-Key/184226914817?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3Db6b51e7ac06a4a53956a9bd3cf7275f5%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%2...

I was refunded partially. But I'm not really sure if I can go to eBay though as it was listed in the description as "as seen condition"

I have a blue ALPS keyboard and it feels great apart from a few switches have a very soft click. How can i go about making these switches have the same click as all the other switches? Thanks. you should take them apart and bent the click leaf a bit. Be sure to check out the videos of chyros in the...

I have a blue ALPS keyboard and it feels great apart from a few switches have a very soft click. How can i go about making these switches have the same click as all the other switches?

Thanks.

Looks really nice great job. I would keep the original paint it looks good.

Hello everyone so I was browsing eBay the other day and saw this listing for a not too great condition IBM Model F122. Are these keyboards really worth this much? I paid so much less then this for my F122 in 2019 and mine was in almost prestine condition. So my question is this a ridiculous price or...

Even the click leaves were stuck to the switch housing because of the oil. IPA is working great for removing the oil thanks for letting me know about that trick guys.

Great work.

I think prices should be left up too just gives people an idea of the going price that's not eBay absurd ridiculous prices.

Thanks I look forward to your reply.

Are there any black SDL cables still available?

Thanks.

chzcake44s wrote: ↑

25 Mar 2020, 21:10

Fkazim wrote: ↑

25 Mar 2020, 20:18

About the Isopropyl alcohol will this not discolour/ warp the ALPS switch housings?

Not to the best of my knowledge. I've cleaned all parts of ALPS SKCM with 91% IPA with no issues before.

Thats good news. If you don't mind me asking do you just submerge the switch housings in IPA?

OK so I am going to get on to restoring the keyboard this weekend. About the Isopropyl alcohol will this not discolour/ warp the ALPS switch housings?

How would I go about applying the Isopropy alcohol just submerge the switch housings and sliders?

Any help Thanks.

The sort of cleaning I'm talking is an in depth cleaning all keycaps off in soapy water. Plus case and barrel plate cleaned with soapy water too. Considering this what sort of price would you recommend?

If there was also cleaning of the keyboard included as well as screw mod how much would be fair to charge in that case?

ok thanks for the response. sound like about what i was thinking.

Hello everybody just wanted to get some opinions how much is a fair/reasonable price to charge for bolt/screw modding and cleaning IBM Model M keyboards. Any feedback would be much appreciated. some Model M pics just for fun.

Thanks.

fohat he replaced some of the larger keys with ANSI keys from a Model M meaning he now has the rod stabiliser type keys not wire stabilisers from what I understand. Also johnny0731 yes the old stabiliser clips will interfere with keys after a foam replacement. I had this issue with my F AT after I r...

Maybe the stabiliser insert in not pressed in all the way. Meaning that the key cannot go down far enough to buckle the spring. double check that the insert is fully pressed in so it is flush with the key barrel