Only one of mine is actually a regular SSK. One other is a terminal variant with detachable cable and another is a DisplayWriter variant!Scarpia wrote: ↑Sure, but emdudes are terminal ones, so he's got some challenges ahead before those beauties are up and running. So I hate him a little less
(seriously though: great hauls, both of you. Big kudos!)
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- y11971alex
- Location: Toronto, ON
- Main keyboard: MacBook Air
- Main mouse: Microsoft Sculpt Comfort
- Favorite switch: buckling springs
- DT Pro Member: 0172
- emdude
- Model M Apologist
- DT Pro Member: 0160
Ooh, a DisplayWrite SSK, that's even better than a regular SSK. That should also be PC-compatible too, at least.y11971alex wrote: ↑Only one of mine is actually a regular SSK. One other is a terminal variant with detachable cable and another is a DisplayWriter variant!
- Scarpia
- Location: Sweden
- Main keyboard: F77 / Alps SKCM Brown TKL
- Main mouse: Logitech MX Anywhere 2
- Favorite switch: Capacitive BS, Alps SKCM Brown
- DT Pro Member: 0223
Oooh, an SSK Displaywriter - like mine yeah, that one should work with a modern PC no problem.y11971alex wrote: ↑Only one of mine is actually a regular SSK. One other is a terminal variant with detachable cable and another is a DisplayWriter variant!
- y11971alex
- Location: Toronto, ON
- Main keyboard: MacBook Air
- Main mouse: Microsoft Sculpt Comfort
- Favorite switch: buckling springs
- DT Pro Member: 0172
There's one more that the seller still has. PM me to get the last one.
Oh, I failed to check if the seller actually has the full keycap set!alh84001 wrote: ↑ @alex if that DisplayWrite doesn't have a full keycap set, we may need to trade some more
- alh84001
- v.001
- Location: EU-HR-ZG
- Main keyboard: unsaver
- Main mouse: logitech m305 / apple trackpad
- Favorite switch: BS
- DT Pro Member: -
Have you checked the rivets? Or maybe tried to change springs on some of the lifeless keys with ones from the M?emdude wrote: ↑ I'm not sure exactly, it feels all right I suppose but the sound is more of a lifeless click than the clack I normally expect from Model Ms.
- Khers
- ⧓
- Location: Sweden
- Main keyboard: LZ CLSh
- Main mouse: Logitech MX Ergo
- Favorite switch: Buckling Springs | Topre | Nixdorf Black
- DT Pro Member: 0087
I got this little number (heart included):
It powers on, makes some noises but does not seem to be 100% ok as it then starts making some grinding noises that are rather unpleasant at which point I turned it off to save it from self-destructing. I guess it should be fixable though.
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- Khers
- ⧓
- Location: Sweden
- Main keyboard: LZ CLSh
- Main mouse: Logitech MX Ergo
- Favorite switch: Buckling Springs | Topre | Nixdorf Black
- DT Pro Member: 0087
They seem identical in profile, but the top of the keycaps are shiny rather than matte/structured like my beamer's. Unfortunately, they are rather yellowed as well...
- Phenix
- -p
- Location: Germany, Cologne
- Main keyboard: F122, soarer´d|Novatouch-s
- Main mouse: Roccat Kone Pure|Rollermouse
- Favorite switch: BS F|Topre-s
- DT Pro Member: -
I just bought an AEK from Ebay, can someone say me which switches are these?
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qimro5y5d54e ... wpY3a?dl=0
ALPS dampened white , or?
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qimro5y5d54e ... wpY3a?dl=0
ALPS dampened white , or?
- XMIT
- [ XMIT ]
- Location: Austin, TX area
- Main keyboard: XMIT Hall Effect
- Main mouse: CST L-Trac Trackball
- Favorite switch: XMIT 60g Tactile Hall Effect
- DT Pro Member: 0093
There is a guy in the Chicago area (in the US) who can repair anything and everything on these typewriters, for about 250 USD plus shipping. So, fixable perhaps, but feasible?Khers wrote: ↑I guess it should be fixable though.
I decided long ago that I did not want to be a typewriter repairman. That's yet another rabbit hole that I don't want to jump into. I love my repair guy and will gladly give him business again.
- Khers
- ⧓
- Location: Sweden
- Main keyboard: LZ CLSh
- Main mouse: Logitech MX Ergo
- Favorite switch: Buckling Springs | Topre | Nixdorf Black
- DT Pro Member: 0087
If it's that expensive to get it up and running, I'm not sure it's worth it... I opened it up and saw a lot of disintegrated foam all ober the place, maybe just clearing that up does the trick. Nothing seems obviously broken apart from that.XMIT wrote: ↑There is a guy in the Chicago area (in the US) who can repair anything and everything on these typewriters, for about 250 USD plus shipping. So, fixable perhaps, but feasible?Khers wrote: ↑I guess it should be fixable though.
I decided long ago that I did not want to be a typewriter repairman. That's yet another rabbit hole that I don't want to jump into. I love my repair guy and will gladly give him business again.
Yeah, they are pretty rad; too bad the front print is just stickered on. Otherwise they would have been awesome
- XMIT
- [ XMIT ]
- Location: Austin, TX area
- Main keyboard: XMIT Hall Effect
- Main mouse: CST L-Trac Trackball
- Favorite switch: XMIT 60g Tactile Hall Effect
- DT Pro Member: 0093
I bought a Logitech G410 because I wanted to get some more experience with the switches for potential use in some other projects.
It's kind of a downer. For one it's another Pingmaster - lots of resonance inside. The stabilized keys feel heavier than the others. The switch feel is heavy and scratchy - similar to what brand new MX Clears feel like. And the case - I can't use a wrist rest with it because of the odd asymmetrical design.
I was thinking of constructing a new case for this board and am not sure it's worth the trouble.
The LEDs are really pretty, though. I just wish they were driven at a higher refresh rate.
I think lighter but thicker springs, some lubrication, and a better case could make this a great board. For now it goes back in the box.
It's kind of a downer. For one it's another Pingmaster - lots of resonance inside. The stabilized keys feel heavier than the others. The switch feel is heavy and scratchy - similar to what brand new MX Clears feel like. And the case - I can't use a wrist rest with it because of the odd asymmetrical design.
I was thinking of constructing a new case for this board and am not sure it's worth the trouble.
The LEDs are really pretty, though. I just wish they were driven at a higher refresh rate.
I think lighter but thicker springs, some lubrication, and a better case could make this a great board. For now it goes back in the box.
- XMIT
- [ XMIT ]
- Location: Austin, TX area
- Main keyboard: XMIT Hall Effect
- Main mouse: CST L-Trac Trackball
- Favorite switch: XMIT 60g Tactile Hall Effect
- DT Pro Member: 0093
I was going to see about making a new case for the Logitech G410. I opened it up (after some swearing at screws hidden under rubber pads) and found this.
Rotten to the core, this one is. I'm guessing those Logitech-stenciled daughterboards, all three of them, are some sort of LED controllers.
It also doesn't have a plate. The switches are PCB mounted. Maybe I can make an acrylic case for this one.
Rotten to the core, this one is. I'm guessing those Logitech-stenciled daughterboards, all three of them, are some sort of LED controllers.
It also doesn't have a plate. The switches are PCB mounted. Maybe I can make an acrylic case for this one.
- derzemel
- Location: Bucharest, Romania
- Main keyboard: FC660C, SSK, TX-1800 Nixie
- Main mouse: Mionix Naos 7000
- Favorite switch: Alps SKCL/SKCM tactile
Yes, it can. I was planning to build it with the bottom like this: 1.25, 1.25, 1.25, 6.5, 1.5, 1.5.andrewjoy wrote:Oh my ! Can that take the winkeyless bottom row ?
- vsev
- Location: France
- Main keyboard: G80-1861HAF/1987' M
- Main mouse: large scroll wheel ones
- Favorite switch: mx blue/ Buckling Spring
- DT Pro Member: -
First morning of this new year, when woke up, I saw on the corner of the room I was (countryside, somewhere in Normandy) some familiar profile keyboard lying on the floor.. Asked to the friend I was hosted by and backing home with this spectacular G81 SAF, very lightened dyed legends and with errors on alignment.
Poor naughty little duck, I took it under my wing and will take very good care of it ! Here close to a regular dye sub set..
Poor naughty little duck, I took it under my wing and will take very good care of it ! Here close to a regular dye sub set..
- seebart
- Offtopicthority Instigator
- Location: Germany
- Main keyboard: Rotation
- Main mouse: Steelseries Sensei
- Favorite switch: IBM capacitive buckling spring
- DT Pro Member: 0061
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vsev wrote: ↑First morning of this new year, when woke up, I saw on the corner of the room I was (countryside, somewhere in Normandy) some familiar profile keyboard lying on the floor.. Asked to the friend I was hosted by and backing home with this spectacular G81 SAF, very lightened dyed legends and with errors on alignment.
Poor naughty little duck, I took it under my wing and will take very good care of it !
- vsev
- Location: France
- Main keyboard: G80-1861HAF/1987' M
- Main mouse: large scroll wheel ones
- Favorite switch: mx blue/ Buckling Spring
- DT Pro Member: -
Really no clue about this But as close as I can see it really is dye sub printed..gogusrl wrote: ↑Why would they dyesub them to look just like a lasered set ?!