We have a winner, in my case, at least. Thanks again for your post!
IBM F XT Spewing
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hellothere
- Location: Mesa, AZ USA
- Main keyboard: Lots
- Main mouse: CST2545W-RC
- Favorite switch: TopreAlpsHallEffectTopreAlpsHallEffectTopreAlps
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Athen
- Location: Sydney
Hey guys, it's been a while. I've done the in-chassis converter, but the problem is still quite present. I have identified the offending 'repeating' keys, but I have other problems- such as the F keys spewing randoms commands, one most notably changed my entire monitor to red.
Regarding the repeating keys, I've had some that are unable to register as a keypress when the keycap is on, but will register if I tap the spring. Others just repeat endlessly if there is a keycap on. It seems like a hardware problem on my keyboard's part seeing as some of the IC's, when tapped will cause the keyboard to spew.
The ICs don't seem damaged sometimes, as the keyboard had once typed fine for an hour or so.
I am considering re-doing the foam, as I had done it quite clumsily before .
I'm at a loss, so any ideas will help, bit thanks for all the advice nonetheless. I'm scared that this board might be a dud, but oh well. I'll keep trying to fix it, so I'll keep you posted if anything else arises.
Regarding the repeating keys, I've had some that are unable to register as a keypress when the keycap is on, but will register if I tap the spring. Others just repeat endlessly if there is a keycap on. It seems like a hardware problem on my keyboard's part seeing as some of the IC's, when tapped will cause the keyboard to spew.
The ICs don't seem damaged sometimes, as the keyboard had once typed fine for an hour or so.
I am considering re-doing the foam, as I had done it quite clumsily before .
I'm at a loss, so any ideas will help, bit thanks for all the advice nonetheless. I'm scared that this board might be a dud, but oh well. I'll keep trying to fix it, so I'll keep you posted if anything else arises.
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arcticfox
- Location: US
As a last resort, maybe try desoldering the original controller components, and then add an Xwhatsit?Athen wrote: ↑28 Dec 2020, 15:11Hey guys, it's been a while. I've done the in-chassis converter, but the problem is still quite present. I have identified the offending 'repeating' keys, but I have other problems- such as the F keys spewing randoms commands, one most notably changed my entire monitor to red.
Regarding the repeating keys, I've had some that are unable to register as a keypress when the keycap is on, but will register if I tap the spring. Others just repeat endlessly if there is a keycap on. It seems like a hardware problem on my keyboard's part seeing as some of the IC's, when tapped will cause the keyboard to spew.
The ICs don't seem damaged sometimes, as the keyboard had once typed fine for an hour or so.
I am considering re-doing the foam, as I had done it quite clumsily before .
I'm at a loss, so any ideas will help, bit thanks for all the advice nonetheless. I'm scared that this board might be a dud, but oh well. I'll keep trying to fix it, so I'll keep you posted if anything else arises.
This user has done it on a broken XT. viewtopic.php?p=475343#p475343