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Carbon Fiber IBM Model M project, what do you think

Posted: 01 Feb 2018, 18:01
by cdaman
Hello,

I have been working on my IBM Model M Carbon Fiber by using beat up Model M case and sending it to a fiber fabrication shop. I use real carbon fiber, hand wrap and rasin coated the whole thing again, all the these process need craftsmanship skill and I got it all done in my country here, Thailand.
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I use IBM M13 keycap to goes with the black carbon fiber keyboard. What do you think? Cheers!
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Posted: 01 Feb 2018, 18:29
by Nuum
Looks like a very clean job!

Posted: 01 Feb 2018, 18:53
by ClickMe
Looks great!

What effect does the carbon fiber case have on the sound?

Posted: 01 Feb 2018, 23:43
by OldIsNew
That is so cool. Nice!

Posted: 01 Feb 2018, 23:46
by snacksthecat
Great idea! Such a unique board to own <3

Posted: 02 Feb 2018, 01:56
by JP!
Now that is cool.

Re: Carbon Fiber IBM Model M project, what do you think

Posted: 02 Feb 2018, 03:16
by clickityClackity
Oooooohhhhh

Posted: 02 Feb 2018, 03:18
by Brett MacK
Very cool idea. That one is probably lighter than a unicomp M with that case.

Posted: 02 Feb 2018, 04:04
by Elrick
cdaman wrote: Hello,

I have been working on my IBM Model M Carbon Fiber by using beat up Model M case and sending it to a fiber fabrication shop. I use real carbon fiber, hand wrap and rasin coated the whole thing again, all the these process need craftsmanship skill and I got it all done in my country here, Thailand.

I use IBM M13 keycap to goes with the black carbon fiber keyboard. What do you think? Cheers!
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Super achievement, could never be done here in Convict Town, too lazy or stupid here (you pick) hence you should be proud your country could do this kind of thing.

Suspect this Model-M can be dropped kicked across the oval without anything breaking, except maybe your foot when kicking it.

Nice one :D .

Posted: 02 Feb 2018, 07:03
by Chyros
Very nice, that looks awesome! :)

Posted: 02 Feb 2018, 22:03
by green-squid
That's insaaaaaaaaane!! :O

Posted: 02 Feb 2018, 22:05
by Cattus_D
Really, really cool project. That looks fantastic!

What does the keyboard sound like in its new shell?

Posted: 02 Feb 2018, 23:07
by digital_matthew
So pretty, and I doubt that there's any flex on that case at all. The M13 keycaps are a great choice.
Also, it would look great as a Ferrari Media Center controller. Just add Bluetooth.

Posted: 02 Feb 2018, 23:16
by IKSLM
Also, nice car :D

Posted: 03 Feb 2018, 14:54
by darkcruix
Gorgeous ... stunning and ... with the right controller board there is not a whole lot more to add.

Posted: 03 Feb 2018, 19:50
by ohaimark
Wow.

Posted: 03 Feb 2018, 19:53
by Dingster
oh man that looks awesome :D

Posted: 04 Feb 2018, 04:08
by cdaman
ClickMe wrote: Looks great!

What effect does the carbon fiber case have on the sound?
The keyboard sounds is only slightly effected by the wrap of the carbon fiber and rasin coated. The case itself is more solid however it doesn't absorb much noise from the chassis of the metal plate. It still sound like original Model M, maybe slightly less metal cranky sound, a little damped.

if I have a chance to put up a video, I will post them soon

Posted: 05 Feb 2018, 16:06
by gianni
wow, just wow

How much did you pay for that job?

Posted: 05 Feb 2018, 16:10
by JP!
Groupbuy? lol

Posted: 05 Feb 2018, 16:17
by gianni
I don't like metal case, because of how they: sound (they amplify the sound, they ping), feel (cold), age (the anodization goes away), probably they feel better in the hot months :-)

Posted: 05 Feb 2018, 16:17
by gianni
I would have liked it even more if it was opaque. Probably being too shiny is quite distracting.

Posted: 05 Feb 2018, 23:12
by digital_matthew
JP! wrote: Groupbuy? lol
I'm in.

Posted: 06 Feb 2018, 01:08
by just_add_coffee
Absolutely inspiring! Thank you for sharing this!!!

Posted: 10 Feb 2018, 13:18
by cdaman
I could open a group buy if anyone interested. I have manage to get 10 IBM model M case now

Posted: 10 Feb 2018, 14:43
by JP!
cdaman wrote: I could open a group buy if anyone interested. I have manage to get 10 IBM model M case now
I'm in!

Posted: 10 Feb 2018, 15:04
by Chyros
Hmmm, that sounds quite interesting, I might have to opt in on that 8) . Depends a bit on how much it costs though, I really have no idea what order of magnitude of dosh we're talking here...

Posted: 10 Feb 2018, 15:08
by JP!
Chyros wrote: Hmmm, that sounds quite interesting, I might have to opt in on that 8) . Depends a bit on how much it costs though, I really have no idea what order of magnitude of dosh we're talking here...
You could always do a video review to justify the expense :)

Posted: 10 Feb 2018, 15:23
by Iggy
cdaman wrote: I could open a group buy if anyone interested. I have manage to get 10 IBM model M case now
I would be in if there's a F122 case carbon fiber possible. Preferably matt finish.

Posted: 10 Feb 2018, 15:43
by JP!
Also doing up an SSK case all proper like would be the bee's knees. Add in Model F internals and a new controller and this would really be the cat's pajamas.