Model F104 reproduction review (capacitive buckling springs)
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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: -
Today I have the great pleasure of showing you Ellipse's new F104 keyboard, a reproduction IBM Model F in the case of a Model M - surely a match made in heaven! Hope you enjoy the video!
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wobbled
- Location: USA
- Main keyboard: HHKB PD-KB300 Pro 1
- Main mouse: Logitech MX Master 3
- Favorite switch: Topre
- DT Pro Member: 0192
Feels more like free advertising for a guy who does some real shady shit. No one with a voice calls him out on his business practices.
This guy takes from the community but gives absolutely nothing back unless he is profiting from it.
This guy takes from the community but gives absolutely nothing back unless he is profiting from it.
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Ellipse
- Location: United States
- Main keyboard: Brand New Model F Keyboards
- DT Pro Member: -
- Contact:
Thanks Chyrosran22 for a terriffic review of the Brand New Model F Model M style case F104 Keyboard! This may be the ultimate Model F keyboard video for years to come! I feel that the review was fair and addressed the positives and negatives accurately so that everyone can make an informed decision about these keyboards.
Based on our very helpful discussions and some discussions with others, I have added some text to the FAQ part of each keyboard page that helps to set expectations for the project as clearly as possible. It helps explain the battle between the competing ideologies of buy it for life, right (and responsibility) to maintain/repair etc. vs. the standard big company one-year unlimited warranty, planned obsolescence, and everything is done for you. I have ordered many extra parts from the factory and the great thing about the Model F is that everything is repairable - if a small part breaks or whatnot, it can be replaced without any specialized knowledge or equipment outside of what is in the setup video and manual. A new Model F keyboard never has to be thrown in a landfill because it can be fixed quite easily and reasonably.
Regarding the solenoid volume, there are two ways to make it lower (outside of the ability to toggle it on and off using a key combination command): you can install it with the 2 included rubber grommets/washers between the solenoid and case, as was done for the keyboards in the video, and you can also reduce the throw length of the solenoid's cylinder by adjusting the 2 screws on the solenoid as shown in the manual on the project web site (the keyboards in the video had it at full length).
A big thanks to NathanA for the project moving to Vial firmware! Deskthority forum member NathanA is responsible for making all of these great old style keyboards work with Vial.
Regarding the first aid kit, the kit includes 22 small parts plus the replacement inner foam; each small spare part like a barrel or flipper with spring is also available individually for $1 or $2, plus the $25 replacement inner foam. The kit is the exact cost of the individual parts that make up the kit, without discount or markup. Everyone can also get individual flippers with springs as well for $1 each if you want more than the 10 spare flippers with springs in the kit or if you only want extra flippers with springs.
Based on our very helpful discussions and some discussions with others, I have added some text to the FAQ part of each keyboard page that helps to set expectations for the project as clearly as possible. It helps explain the battle between the competing ideologies of buy it for life, right (and responsibility) to maintain/repair etc. vs. the standard big company one-year unlimited warranty, planned obsolescence, and everything is done for you. I have ordered many extra parts from the factory and the great thing about the Model F is that everything is repairable - if a small part breaks or whatnot, it can be replaced without any specialized knowledge or equipment outside of what is in the setup video and manual. A new Model F keyboard never has to be thrown in a landfill because it can be fixed quite easily and reasonably.
Regarding the solenoid volume, there are two ways to make it lower (outside of the ability to toggle it on and off using a key combination command): you can install it with the 2 included rubber grommets/washers between the solenoid and case, as was done for the keyboards in the video, and you can also reduce the throw length of the solenoid's cylinder by adjusting the 2 screws on the solenoid as shown in the manual on the project web site (the keyboards in the video had it at full length).
A big thanks to NathanA for the project moving to Vial firmware! Deskthority forum member NathanA is responsible for making all of these great old style keyboards work with Vial.
Regarding the first aid kit, the kit includes 22 small parts plus the replacement inner foam; each small spare part like a barrel or flipper with spring is also available individually for $1 or $2, plus the $25 replacement inner foam. The kit is the exact cost of the individual parts that make up the kit, without discount or markup. Everyone can also get individual flippers with springs as well for $1 each if you want more than the 10 spare flippers with springs in the kit or if you only want extra flippers with springs.
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wobbled
- Location: USA
- Main keyboard: HHKB PD-KB300 Pro 1
- Main mouse: Logitech MX Master 3
- Favorite switch: Topre
- DT Pro Member: 0192
Cool man, are you going to give back to the community now and help idollar with component specs, or you just gonna ignore and post walls of text?Ellipse wrote: ↑22 Dec 2024, 10:03Thanks Chyrosran22 for a terriffic review of the Brand New Model F Model M style case F104 Keyboard! This may be the ultimate Model F keyboard video for years to come! I feel that the review was fair and addressed the positives and negatives accurately so that everyone can make an informed decision about these keyboards.
Based on our very helpful discussions and some discussions with others, I have added some text to the FAQ part of each keyboard page that helps to set expectations for the project as clearly as possible. It helps explain the battle between the competing ideologies of buy it for life, right (and responsibility) to maintain/repair etc. vs. the standard big company one-year unlimited warranty, planned obsolescence, and everything is done for you. I have ordered many extra parts from the factory and the great thing about the Model F is that everything is repairable - if a small part breaks or whatnot, it can be replaced without any specialized knowledge or equipment outside of what is in the setup video and manual. A new Model F keyboard never has to be thrown in a landfill because it can be fixed quite easily and reasonably.
Regarding the solenoid volume, there are two ways to make it lower (outside of the ability to toggle it on and off using a key combination command): you can install it with the 2 included rubber grommets/washers between the solenoid and case, as was done for the keyboards in the video, and you can also reduce the throw length of the solenoid's cylinder by adjusting the 2 screws on the solenoid as shown in the manual on the project web site (the keyboards in the video had it at full length).
A big thanks to NathanA for the project moving to Vial firmware! Deskthority forum member NathanA is responsible for making all of these great old style keyboards work with Vial.
Regarding the first aid kit, the kit includes 22 small parts plus the replacement inner foam; each small spare part like a barrel or flipper with spring is also available individually for $1 or $2, plus the $25 replacement inner foam. The kit is the exact cost of the individual parts that make up the kit, without discount or markup. Everyone can also get individual flippers with springs as well for $1 each if you want more than the 10 spare flippers with springs in the kit or if you only want extra flippers with springs.
