Wow.. perhaps the seller saw this post
[Restoration] IBM 4704 F77 FINISHED
- User101
- Location: South California
- Main keyboard: IBM 3278
- Main mouse: Kensington pro trackball
- Favorite switch: BeamSpring
- DT Pro Member: -
lol might be, a bit of a coincidence here.
Regardless of that, now you can confirm that folks here ain't joking about the place this board holds in the community...
- karlmartin95
- Main keyboard: IBM 4704 F77
- Favorite switch: Model F Capacitive Switch
Interesting and my keyboard has the back plastic to elevate the keyboard:User101 wrote: ↑10 Jul 2019, 13:42lol might be, a bit of a coincidence here.
Regardless of that, now you can confirm that folks here ain't joking about the place this board holds in the community...
- depletedvespene
- Location: Chile
- Main keyboard: IBM Model F122
- Main mouse: Logitech G700s
- Favorite switch: buckling spring
- DT Pro Member: 0224
- Contact:
Is that an add-on or is it an integral part of the bottom half of the case?karlmartin95 wrote: ↑10 Jul 2019, 14:11………
Interesting and my keyboard has the back plastic to elevate the keyboard:
- depletedvespene
- Location: Chile
- Main keyboard: IBM Model F122
- Main mouse: Logitech G700s
- Favorite switch: buckling spring
- DT Pro Member: 0224
- Contact:
- Wazrach
- Location: Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
- Main mouse: Razer Viper 8KHz/ Viper Mini
- Favorite switch: Buckling springs
- DT Pro Member: -
- karlmartin95
- Main keyboard: IBM 4704 F77
- Favorite switch: Model F Capacitive Switch
Yes, the foot is removable
- karlmartin95
- Main keyboard: IBM 4704 F77
- Favorite switch: Model F Capacitive Switch
- User101
- Location: South California
- Main keyboard: IBM 3278
- Main mouse: Kensington pro trackball
- Favorite switch: BeamSpring
- DT Pro Member: -
I'm no expert but I think it's simply not on. Theres probably a short cut key to toggle it on or off. I just dont know what is it or maybe I'm completly wrong.karlmartin95 wrote: ↑10 Jul 2019, 21:41Yes sure, but first I want to make the buzzer works on every key press. Any help will be welcome!
- karlmartin95
- Main keyboard: IBM 4704 F77
- Favorite switch: Model F Capacitive Switch
And finally, the buzzer works! I can hear it in every keypress. Also, if I move the knob I can mute it or increse the volume of the beep. Wow this is insane!
There's one thing left, I have to create an external adapter with a female db9 in order to preserve the original cable attached to the keyboard.
So, once the adapter is finished, I'll create a step by step guide "How to convert your 4704 Capacitive keyboard to usb" using only a 5 usd arduino.
There's one thing left, I have to create an external adapter with a female db9 in order to preserve the original cable attached to the keyboard.
So, once the adapter is finished, I'll create a step by step guide "How to convert your 4704 Capacitive keyboard to usb" using only a 5 usd arduino.
- karlmartin95
- Main keyboard: IBM 4704 F77
- Favorite switch: Model F Capacitive Switch
Alright guys, the Keyboard is ready!
Today I finished the converter, I used a cheap Arduino Pro Micro as you can see in the images, heat shrinkable tubes, cables and of course a female DB-9.
Here, the final product:
The final cost was 500 ARS, 11.80 USD. It'll be cheaper in a First World country of course. Perhaps, 5 o 6 USD. I'll create a complete tutorial about how to create this adaptor for any 4704 keyboard. Also, the buzzer works correctly!
Today I finished the converter, I used a cheap Arduino Pro Micro as you can see in the images, heat shrinkable tubes, cables and of course a female DB-9.
Here, the final product:
The final cost was 500 ARS, 11.80 USD. It'll be cheaper in a First World country of course. Perhaps, 5 o 6 USD. I'll create a complete tutorial about how to create this adaptor for any 4704 keyboard. Also, the buzzer works correctly!
- karlmartin95
- Main keyboard: IBM 4704 F77
- Favorite switch: Model F Capacitive Switch
- Chyros
- Location: The Netherlands
- Main keyboard: whatever I'm reviewing next :p
- Main mouse: a cheap Logitech
- Favorite switch: Alps SKCM Blue
- DT Pro Member: -
Cheers mate . Plenty more where that came from!karlmartin95 wrote: ↑21 Jul 2019, 16:38Thank you! And congrats for your youtube channel, your videos are amazing!
- Chyros
- Location: The Netherlands
- Main keyboard: whatever I'm reviewing next :p
- Main mouse: a cheap Logitech
- Favorite switch: Alps SKCM Blue
- DT Pro Member: -
- Wazrach
- Location: Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
- Main mouse: Razer Viper 8KHz/ Viper Mini
- Favorite switch: Buckling springs
- DT Pro Member: -
IF? That sounds ominous... Did you buy it or is it going to be a freebie for review?
- Chyros
- Location: The Netherlands
- Main keyboard: whatever I'm reviewing next :p
- Main mouse: a cheap Logitech
- Favorite switch: Alps SKCM Blue
- DT Pro Member: -
Well, it's been a while, hasn't it? xDWazrach wrote: ↑21 Jul 2019, 20:04IF? That sounds ominous... Did you buy it or is it going to be a freebie for review?
I bought one, got a discount though.
- Wazrach
- Location: Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
- Main mouse: Razer Viper 8KHz/ Viper Mini
- Favorite switch: Buckling springs
- DT Pro Member: -
- karlmartin95
- Main keyboard: IBM 4704 F77
- Favorite switch: Model F Capacitive Switch
Alright guys, the post is finished. No more edits from now to the future about this keyboard. I will use it as it is, I won't change its original paint. Perhaps in the future, if the original logic board dies I will replace it with an XWhatSit one.
If you need help with any 4704 keyboard or just want to talk, send me a pm.
If you need help with any 4704 keyboard or just want to talk, send me a pm.