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by John Doe
08 Jul 2022, 15:26
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Tactile Micro Switch SD typewriter module w/ secretarial shift 70SD22-4
Replies: 15
Views: 4689

Re: Tactile Micro Switch SD typewriter module w/ secretarial shift 70SD22-4

TNT wrote:
08 Jul 2022, 09:58
why are those switches shown here especially easy to convert?
Ending with "S" and "E" switches normally come with hold type sensors so they're easily converted, no exceptions in my experience so far.

But there should also be other variants existing.
by John Doe
08 Jun 2022, 09:50
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Acer 710 Personal Computer
Replies: 2
Views: 2098

Re: Acer 710 Personal Computer

Wow :shock: for ISO layout and skcm blue enthusiasts an NOS Acer kb102a is dream.
by John Doe
18 May 2022, 12:08
Forum: Gallery
Topic: NCR K5-CE-69-SFJ-S4 Keyboard
Replies: 7
Views: 2786

Re: NCR K5-CE-69-SFJ-S4 Keyboard

Wow, very cool keyboard, nice looking and nice typing keyfeel(I know that). All the MicroSwitch SW switches I met so far are pulse type, so I'm confused if the hold type SW switches existing. Great cleaning job. smarter people than me have had, and told me, about the non pulse type. So I guess ther...
by John Doe
18 May 2022, 11:57
Forum: Gallery
Topic: NCR K5-CE-69-SFJ-S4 Keyboard
Replies: 7
Views: 2786

Re: NCR K5-CE-69-SFJ-S4 Keyboard

Wow, very cool keyboard, nice looking and nice typing keyfeel(I know that).

All the MicroSwitch SW switches I met so far are pulse type, so I'm confused if the hold type SW switches existing.

Great cleaning job.
by John Doe
13 May 2022, 11:51
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Post your keyboard/keycaps!
Replies: 3558
Views: 1374761

Re: Post your keyboard/keycaps!

no plan still keeping it but I could take one photo incase I lost memory about it one day.
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by John Doe
10 May 2022, 14:15
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Custom Vintage keyboard METAL shell
Replies: 99
Views: 18641

Re: Custom Vintage keyboard METAL shell

Are there two kinds version, metal and plastic respectively?
by John Doe
18 Apr 2022, 15:45
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Post your keyboard/keycaps!
Replies: 3558
Views: 1374761

Re: Post your keyboard/keycaps!

:shock:
by John Doe
17 Apr 2022, 06:27
Forum: Group buys
Topic: [GB] Tai-Hao White on Black and Vintage Alps
Replies: 40
Views: 78070

Re: [GB] Tai-Hao White on Black and Vintage Alps

My question may be stupid but still want a confirmation: in today's world is there any company in anywhere still making skcc caps?
by John Doe
03 Apr 2022, 01:49
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Ericsson Telekom Keyboard
Replies: 18
Views: 5097

Re: Ericsson Telekom Keyboard

Reminds me of this thing.



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by John Doe
26 Mar 2022, 10:21
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Custom IBM 3276 Build Log / Resto-Mod
Replies: 2
Views: 1020

Re: Custom IBM 3276 Build Log / Resto-Mod

Mark for waiting
by John Doe
23 Mar 2022, 14:26
Forum: For sale
Topic: [WTS] Original IBM Model F107's with Xwhatsit Controller Installed
Replies: 40
Views: 9979

Re: [WTS] Original IBM Model F107's with Xwhatsit Controller Installed

Muirium wrote:
22 Mar 2022, 21:16
It was a loved one and she died, unfortunately. He’s not likely ever coming back. I’ve been there. Eventually I did return but I can sympathise completely.

OMG, RIP, heard few times such things on the forum and always made me feel so sad. :(
by John Doe
22 Mar 2022, 16:02
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26264
Views: 8735792

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

So at least there're two variants existing, hall effect and ITW switches respectively? I doubt if we could distinguish from just observing keycaps. 31E05592-D650-4702-9873-0B4EA0606663.jpeg This one has the ITW switches. Honeywell mount, so indistinguishable by caps. IMG_20220322_155343.jpg Wish it...
by John Doe
22 Mar 2022, 07:30
Forum: Group buys
Topic: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project
Replies: 796
Views: 3633380

Re: Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F Project

I'd wonder how popular are the 122 style layouts, the 10 keys (5x2 block) to the left of the keyboard Count me in for a battleship layout tooling GB if one happens! The more keys the better for me personally. My Deko Fast Action is still my favorite layout of all my keyboards: MVIMG_20200918_164258...
by John Doe
18 Mar 2022, 14:14
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26264
Views: 8735792

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

So at least there're two variants existing, hall effect and ITW switches respectively?

I doubt if we could distinguish from just observing keycaps.
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by John Doe
17 Mar 2022, 02:26
Forum: Gallery
Topic: 500+ photos of my IBM Keyboards
Replies: 8
Views: 3225

Re: 500+ photos of my IBM Keyboards

Noice sharing, thanks.
by John Doe
14 Mar 2022, 15:06
Forum: For sale
Topic: Now all on ebay. Thanks!
Replies: 15
Views: 3259

Re: SKCM Brown Alps, Blue Alps, Matias, SKCC Green, Cherry M9, IBM M, Topre, Northgate OmniKey

The skcc green Canon typewriter internal looks cool with 80s style caps, besides, does pcb have diodes? Eyeing from back pcb looks yes, right?
by John Doe
11 Mar 2022, 08:59
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Custom Vintage keyboard METAL shell
Replies: 99
Views: 18641

Re: Custom Vintage keyboard METAL shell

So, all the 5251 will go to 5285 with wrist rest, fantastic to me.
by John Doe
05 Mar 2022, 08:18
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB]Texas Instruments Alps boards and Packard Bell KFCLEA916A (SKCL Brown)
Replies: 13
Views: 8553

Re: [WTB] Original Cherry 5 pin din cable and Packard Bell KFCLEA916A (SKCL Brown)

Spoiler:
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by John Doe
02 Mar 2022, 15:29
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB/WTT} IBM Model F Unsaver keyboard
Replies: 22
Views: 3582

Re: [WTB/WTT} IBM Model F Unsaver keyboard

I agree, I spent 4 years to get one, and even not in good condition.

Patience helps and then it'll pop up, my friend.
by John Doe
21 Feb 2022, 14:24
Forum: For sale
Topic: [SOLD] IBM Displaywriter Spanish layout
Replies: 14
Views: 3286

Re: IBM Displaywriter Spanish layout

I'm thinking it's a reselling, make more sense.
by John Doe
19 Feb 2022, 03:09
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Model F flippers, springs, barrels
Replies: 4
Views: 964

Re: [WTB] Model F flippers, springs, barrels

Here's link for parts, cheap enough for you?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125156593827
by John Doe
13 Feb 2022, 14:43
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Model F flippers, springs, barrels
Replies: 4
Views: 964

Re: [WTB] Model F flippers, springs, barrels

Are they same with the f at's repairs?
by John Doe
12 Feb 2022, 15:19
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Various resto-mods
Replies: 35
Views: 42012

Re: Various resto-mods

Whoa, wrist rest is so fantastic, almost should be treated as part of the board.
by John Doe
10 Feb 2022, 23:43
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Northern Telecom TOPS keyboard
Replies: 3
Views: 789

Re: Northern Telecom TOPS keyboard

I also have one, I think its pretty modern Hall Effect keyboard.
by John Doe
10 Feb 2022, 09:43
Forum: For sale
Topic: SOLD 3278
Replies: 8
Views: 2119

Re: [WTS] Converted IBM 3278

I didn't realize you sincerely wanna get rid of it, gloomy, that's a very good offer. Good luck with the sale.
by John Doe
05 Feb 2022, 04:22
Forum: Other external
Topic: Great/Interesting Finds
Replies: 26264
Views: 8735792

Re: Great/Interesting Finds

You get 2nd chance to get a decent acer kb101a in skcm blue world if you missed last time, or you didn't wanna pay that much. ;)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/144397835126?h ... SwUZxh~WxW

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