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Looks like a fun setup. Thanks for sharing.

Neat collection. I remember seeing some IBM keyboards with arabic legends on eBay in the past. Here is my only board with arabic legend board in my collection.

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Oh! I love it, The font looks a just like the one used on the acer keyboard! what kind of switches does ...

Neat collection. I remember seeing some IBM keyboards with arabic legends on eBay in the past. Here is my only board with arabic legend board in my collection.

Early 2022 vs. today In this economy it's going to be an even harder sell. Also how did we lose a pound? We are getting less and paying more

Touch_It wrote: 24 Oct 2024, 16:42 Happy they are still going. Prices have definitely increased a lot since I bought mine in 2014.

Just checked out their prices and they have gone up a fair bit within the last 1-2 years...

It is Micro Switch SW. It's a nice find and those keys are as good as it gets.

Since there are no pictures of the inside for this part number I figured I would share what I have.

The first thing I noticed about the inside of this board is that the metal plate is bolted to the frame unlike later Model M's which you could just take out. This one is bolted on the left side ...

Another one like yours!

So you just do the wax boild method but with tallow instead of candle wax? Does it feel different?



Normally I would feed you guys some BS


As much as I was joking about using beef tallow as a lubricant for switches it does serve as a natural lubricant for those seeking sustainable ...

thefarside wrote: 21 Dec 2023, 13:38 Unitek K-158. Possibly MX Blue based on
this post:
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/276232979152

I have one of these and it is MX Blue.

rocco_16v wrote: 07 Feb 2024, 03:48 I did some more measuring the PCB measures 205mm x 50mm (surface area).

Thanks for the pictures. I have more to say about this board so stay tuned.

Another really interesting find. It seems that the controller is quite atypical for a production Model M from 1985.

1987/88 Model M Controller:

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1985 GE Model M:

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@Rocco's 1985 Model M:

What this heck is going on here? This PCB is quite a bit longer with ...

To make this model M keyboard usable as a daily driver, you could certainly substitute a replacement top and bottom case assembly from https://www.clickykeyboards.com/product/model-m-top-and-bottom-case-assembly-lexmark-led-overlay-2-elevator-feet-2-rubber-round-feet-4-screws/ or find other ...

I have to be honest I got over excited about it. I agree with you as both the features you pointed out were my first indicators on thinking the coating was not original in the first place. My initial goal was to remove the coating completely, but seeing another board with similar looks made me ...

Thank you for this! It makes me happy knowing that the black covering is potentially original. The black finish and the missing piece in the bottom case will be professionally repaired in the future. I will once again look inside the case for that date stamp in case I missed it.

The only ...

After much trial and error, I believe I have found the best solution for restoring Alps switches. Normally I would feed you guys some BS and recommend switching to buckling springs :evilgeek:

Without much further ado, here is the next best thing short of a time machine:


Think of this like a wax ...

That being said, there are a variety of threaded insert designs out there, most aren't melt insert. A self tapping insert would probably work best.


That's an interesting option. I haven't seen these for plastic before but they do not look like a cost effective option.

I just really like the ...

This has been done before! I have yet to try it but would like to try it as I have spare parts and some cracked barrel plates I can use to experiment with.

See:
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This is my first time seeing this. Definitely an interesting find!

Cool collection so far Hopefully we will get to see more as you add to it.

XMIT Mega Sale: https://www.ebay.com/usr/jsoltren

thefarside wrote: 01 Jun 2023, 03:35 Membranes might be safer but don’t feel as good.

This is how you make them qwert and end up with sticky keys.

thefarside wrote: 01 Jun 2023, 01:56 It’s so big and beautiful! Hard to CTRL myself

Be sure to use a membrane for protection otherwise you’ll end up with the clack.

Muirium wrote: 31 May 2023, 19:59 I see you BAEby,
Shakin’ dat…

Shifting to the left and right, such graceful "chord"ination!

pm'd

I would certainly value it under $300 considering it is just the module and missing a few keys but what a great save and these early SW series switches are hard to come by these days

Considering inflation the 29.75 would have been much better spent in the stock market

I would ask if they would ship the SSK for a few extra bucks rather than drive so far. This way you can experience the old and the new and If you choose to sell it you could do so at a modest price which would likely be a bargain compared with what these these often sell for. Utimately it should end ...

If you are not concerned about the weight difference, you can simply enjoy your keyboards. They are all still IBM Model M 1390120 keyboards, and they are all still great keyboards.


"Beauty is truth, truth beauty,—that is all
Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know."

-Ode on a IBM Model M ...