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by DeChief
17 Jun 2021, 13:40
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Dark gray/industrial looking keyboard recommendations?
Replies: 21
Views: 4860

Re: Dark gray/industrial looking keyboard recommendations?

Yup. Please hit me with a PM if I forget about it. Tomorrow will be a touch busy for me. Ironic, because I ended up forgetting. :lol: I may have found another candidate, but I'd still like a pic of your keyboard if possible. https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0408...
by DeChief
09 Jun 2021, 15:13
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Dark gray/industrial looking keyboard recommendations?
Replies: 21
Views: 4860

Re: Dark gray/industrial looking keyboard recommendations?

You know, you could just get an "industrial grey" Model M case. I have one. They're $30 on the Unicomp website. They're much darker than Unicomp's pic. I will also have a couple cases I need to paint, so I'm happy to see this thread! Unfortunately the Hitachi is much darker than the industrial Mode...
by DeChief
20 Apr 2021, 08:03
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Dark gray/industrial looking keyboard recommendations?
Replies: 21
Views: 4860

Re: Dark gray/industrial looking keyboard recommendations?

Could just spray paint a board with not too many grooves and nooks and crannies; get a dolch or black cap set. If you were in the US, I would highly recommend this product, which I have used many time with great results. Go to an automotive store and see what they have. PS - as always with any form...
by DeChief
15 Apr 2021, 06:16
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Dark gray/industrial looking keyboard recommendations?
Replies: 21
Views: 4860

Dark gray/industrial looking keyboard recommendations?

Hey guys, I've got this weird Hitachi thing called the MI-CAT60 that has a PS/2 port for a keyboard and I'd like to find a matching dark gray keyboard for it if possible. Got any recommendations? (other than an industrial Model M of course :lol: ) https://i.imgur.com/ZCr1b4B.png And if anyone is cur...
by DeChief
15 Oct 2020, 10:41
Forum: For sale
Topic: [FS] Chrome Filco FKB-97S and Gold Filco Stealth FKB-92ERG - ALPS SKCM White Switches
Replies: 13
Views: 5520

Re: [FS] Chrome Filco FKB-97S and Gold Filco Stealth FKB-92ERG - ALPS SKCM White Switches

Admittedly, I would want the stealth in my collection, purely because it IS so gaudy. But, the value added by the rarity of it puts it firmly out of reach for my interests. Good luck with sale! Heh, I get what you mean, it's tempting to hold onto it for exactly that reason. You can make an offer on...
by DeChief
20 Sep 2020, 08:55
Forum: For sale
Topic: [FS] Chrome Filco FKB-97S and Gold Filco Stealth FKB-92ERG - ALPS SKCM White Switches
Replies: 13
Views: 5520

Re: [FS] Chrome Filco FKB-97S and Gold Filco Stealth FKB-92ERG - ALPS SKCM White Switches

cKype wrote:
08 Sep 2020, 11:01
The silver one look very nice! It even has hiragana and katakana caps on it!
Thanks! Just katakana though.

Also, bump.
by DeChief
03 Aug 2020, 06:35
Forum: For sale
Topic: [FS] Chrome Filco FKB-97S and Gold Filco Stealth FKB-92ERG - ALPS SKCM White Switches
Replies: 13
Views: 5520

Re: [FS] Chrome Filco FKB-97S and Gold Filco Stealth FKB-92ERG - ALPS SKCM White Switches

Bump! Still open to offers. Keyboards will be packaged very well to survive international shipping.
by DeChief
30 Jul 2020, 06:19
Forum: For sale
Topic: [FS] Chrome Filco FKB-97S and Gold Filco Stealth FKB-92ERG - ALPS SKCM White Switches
Replies: 13
Views: 5520

Re: [FS] Chrome Filco FKB-97S and Gold Filco Stealth FKB-92ERG - ALPS SKCM White Switches

kelvinhall05 wrote:
29 Jul 2020, 18:57
God damn, my eyes :lol:

glws
:lol: just a bit reflective, you should see them in the sun!
AdrianMan wrote:
29 Jul 2020, 22:09
Just wow !

GLWS !

P.S: That "stealth" Filco is so stealthy...
Thanks! And yeah, not so Stealthy anymore :P
by DeChief
29 Jul 2020, 08:49
Forum: For sale
Topic: [FS] Chrome Filco FKB-97S and Gold Filco Stealth FKB-92ERG - ALPS SKCM White Switches
Replies: 13
Views: 5520

[FS] Chrome Filco FKB-97S and Gold Filco Stealth FKB-92ERG - ALPS SKCM White Switches

EDIT: both sold! Hi all, I've got these two keyboards to sell. It's hard to tell what they're worth, however they are undoubtedly difficult to find. The prices below are not necessarily set in stone, please feel free to PM me an offer. They're both in pretty good condition with a few signs of wear ...
by DeChief
23 Jul 2020, 16:03
Forum: Marketplace Help
Topic: Price Check: How much is my _____ worth?
Replies: 4745
Views: 1467242

Re: Price Check: How much is my _____ worth?

Hey all, I'm wondering what these guys are worth: - T-ZONE limited edition gold Filco Stealth FKB-92ERG, sold at Macworld Expo Tokyo 1998, 1 of 100 made. A Macintosh ADB keyboard using Alps SKCM White switches, comes with a generic grey ADB cable. https://i.imgur.com/OUnjxSf.jpg https://i.imgur.com/...
by DeChief
03 May 2020, 07:06
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Shiny chrome and gold Filco Mac ADB keyboards - any info?
Replies: 10
Views: 4149

Re: Shiny chrome and gold Filco Mac ADB keyboards - any info?

I've seen pictures of the Filco Stealth before, but with silver case. Edit: https://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/article/980220/macexpo5.htm The gold Stealth keyboard was sold at T-ZONE Mac building. The Stealth with silver case and gold keys that I had seen is also in the article but mentioned as a...
by DeChief
01 May 2020, 12:12
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Shiny chrome and gold Filco Mac ADB keyboards - any info?
Replies: 10
Views: 4149

Shiny chrome and gold Filco Mac ADB keyboards - any info?

I bought these two Filco keyboards on Yahoo auctions earlier this year and was wondering if there was any information on them out there. The gold one came with the box and black ADB cable while the chrome came with nothing. https://i.imgur.com/bNTV8oZ.jpg https://i.imgur.com/9WF38QP.jpg They both ca...
by DeChief
19 Feb 2020, 15:03
Forum: Gallery
Topic: IBM SSK club!
Replies: 800
Views: 438794

Re: IBM SSK club!

Hey all, I'm finally part of the SSK club! I got this guy for around 5,000 yen from Yahoo Auctions (plus shipping to Australia) and it arrived with a completely cracked barrel plate. Thank god Unicomp sells replacements or I would've had to glue it back together really poorly. After a thorough clean...
by DeChief
30 Jul 2019, 07:39
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Finally a proper case for the Vortex ViBE
Replies: 41
Views: 90199

Re: Finally a proper case for the Vortex ViBE

Beautiful... but a huge shame. Mac 128k/512k/Plus keyboards are expensive enough as it is, I'd rather not be paying $300 for one of them in a few year's time when everybody has cannibalized their cases :(
by DeChief
06 May 2019, 09:22
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Tandy 1000 Keyboard
Replies: 0
Views: 1027

[WTB] Tandy 1000 Keyboard

Hey all,

I'm looking for a Tandy 1000 keyboard to go with my newly acquired Tandy 1000 SX computer. I'm based in Sydney, but am more than willing to pay for international postage from other countries. PM me!

Cheers,
- Chief
by DeChief
15 Feb 2019, 00:23
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Fixing a Commodore SX-64 keyboard - alternative to "Graphit 33" conductive spray?
Replies: 8
Views: 3970

Re: Fixing a Commodore SX-64 keyboard - alternative to "Graphit 33" conductive spray?

How about aluminium tape ? https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/adhesives-sealants-tapes/tapes/aluminium-tapes/ THe surface may be protected with something but you can just rub it off with a scotchbrite I thought about this, but ultimately I feel it will be too fiddly and time consuming - at that point I...
by DeChief
13 Feb 2019, 09:56
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Fixing a Commodore SX-64 keyboard - alternative to "Graphit 33" conductive spray?
Replies: 8
Views: 3970

Re: Fixing a Commodore SX-64 keyboard - alternative to "Graphit 33" conductive spray?

Maybe a silver ink conductive pen will work fine. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Conductive-Silver-Ink-Pen-Writer-Circuit-Marker-50-Silver-CSIP-998/222892596383?hash=item33e56f1c9f:g:kJIAAOSwImRYCx2P:rk:1:pf:0 I've heard the same thing about using those conductive silver pens as using a graphite pencill,...
by DeChief
13 Feb 2019, 04:50
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Fixing a Commodore SX-64 keyboard - alternative to "Graphit 33" conductive spray?
Replies: 8
Views: 3970

Re: Fixing a Commodore SX-64 keyboard - alternative to "Graphit 33" conductive spray?

If you want, you can use a graphite pencil but make sure it's graphite. You can just rub some on. I have fixed two of these keyboards and I have never had to use anything. Just a good cleaning should fix them. If I recall correctly, I used an eraser to clean the rubber tips. Good luck. Disassemblin...
by DeChief
12 Feb 2019, 01:49
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Fixing a Commodore SX-64 keyboard - alternative to "Graphit 33" conductive spray?
Replies: 8
Views: 3970

Fixing a Commodore SX-64 keyboard - alternative to "Graphit 33" conductive spray?

Hey all, I recently acquired a Commodore SX-64 and the keyboard is really hit or miss. Some keys either required hard presses or multiple presses, and others didn't work at all. I followed this tutorial and disassembled it: http://wolfgang-langer.com/commodore-sx64-keyboard-repair/ My keyboard appea...
by DeChief
31 Jan 2019, 08:57
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: IBM 8503 Monochrome VGA Monitor - Cut cable!
Replies: 3
Views: 3380

Re: IBM 8503 Monochrome VGA Monitor - Cut cable!

Wow, that was fast, thank you so much for the help! I also got a reply on VOGONS (https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=65050) so I should be able to wire this up now, but I bet I'll be back to ask a stupid question at some point :lol:
by DeChief
31 Jan 2019, 06:14
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: IBM 8503 Monochrome VGA Monitor - Cut cable!
Replies: 3
Views: 3380

IBM 8503 Monochrome VGA Monitor - Cut cable!

Hey all. I was recently given an IBM model 8503-004 monochrome monitor but the VGA cable has been cut. Would anyone happen to have this same monitor and be able to open theirs up? It would be very simple to figure out the pinout - the cable connects inside to the neck board and mainboard using 2 soc...
by DeChief
15 Nov 2018, 05:23
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What's the smallest ever mechanical AT or PS/2 keyboard?
Replies: 8
Views: 2535

Great suggestions guys, thanks! What about the Cherry G84? I know it was available definitely in the mid 90ies, not sure when it was introduced. But it's quite tiny and mechanical (with ML switches). https://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_G84-4100 Ah yes, I've always liked the look of this one, but app...
by DeChief
12 Nov 2018, 13:28
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What's the smallest ever mechanical AT or PS/2 keyboard?
Replies: 8
Views: 2535

With a description like that, you might want to show us a pic so we know what you’re talking about! Off the top of my head, there wasn’t anything (mechanical) smaller than the K110 back then, but I know I’m good at forgetting the perfectly obvious so I quite expect someone to point that out. Layout...
by DeChief
12 Nov 2018, 13:06
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What's the smallest ever mechanical AT or PS/2 keyboard?
Replies: 8
Views: 2535

What's the smallest ever mechanical AT or PS/2 keyboard?

Hey all, I was browsing some auction sites today and came across an absolutely TINY DOS PC - like, I'm talking around 2 and a half 3.5" floppy drives wide, and maybe 1 and a half deep. It must be the smallest DOS PC I've ever seen and I want it so badly, but the seller has it ridiculously priced and...
by DeChief
12 Nov 2018, 13:06
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: -
Replies: 0
Views: 852

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