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Appreciate the response Ellipse. Wasn’t necessarily meant as criticism - I did add this was from my perspective as priorities have shifted for me and it is an involved process, at least for me. Totally understand if I’m a bit more butterfingered than most. My take, to be fair to the product - when i...

My round 1 B104 keyboard had arrived a good while ago, but due to a busy life I haven’t had much time to get it fixed up. Gave it another go today after some new first aid kits arrived. Unfortunately for me, this has been a frustrating endeavour. Keyboard came with a couple of broken switches, unfor...

By the way, a bit off topic - but does anyone use covers for these? Anyone get a suggestion of a somewhat elegant way to cover the keyboard?

Wazrach wrote: ↑

09 Jun 2020, 11:19

caiko wrote: ↑

09 Jun 2020, 08:36

Do the stabilizers have to be pushed in all the way? I tried one and wussed out half way and already it was a nightmare getting it back out

You want to push them in MOST of the way, then push the keycap down. Try not to depress it too hard.

Absolutely terrifying

Do the stabilizers have to be pushed in all the way? I tried one and wussed out half way and already it was a nightmare getting it back out

ohhhhmmmmmm

Just to clarify, this is the soarer converter thingy thats 'all in one' so my input here is very minimal. :lol: However, I took it all apart, cleaned up the grounding ring, made 100% sure the little ring was around the screw to close up the case. Put everything together, got a lot of [/![/![/![/![/!...

Just to make sure.. this is the little ring that is around the screw inside the keyboard?

Edit: found some info on this - let me check!

Hi all, I am having constant issues with my model F XT where it will just patch through repeats of keys (.................... mmmmmmmm). I've replaced all of the inside of the keyboard, so that leaves the Soarers converter and the cable. I have noticed putting force on the connections between keyboa...

Twst wrote: ↑

27 Mar 2020, 16:03

Keys are supersmoooth and both the feel and sound is perfect. Even better than my XT and AT.
The F62 in paticular has such great heft and is easily the best keyboard I have owned.

If I can ask - how do you perceive the F62 to be better?

Hiya,

Looking to buy a 100% functional, in proper shape (cable not stretched etc) Model F XT cable. Mine needs to get pressured onto the soarers for it to make 'contact'.

Cheers,
C

Redmaus wrote: ↑

09 Aug 2019, 18:51

caiko wrote: ↑

09 Aug 2019, 18:39

InvidiousIgnoramus wrote: ↑

17 Jun 2019, 15:11

Just how clean are the legends on those XT modules? only issue with mine is the "smudged" legends, although an unused module certainly wouldn't hurt.

Mine were totally bled out, yellowed. So beware.

Did you buy a used or NOS assembly?

NOS

Redmaus wrote: ↑

17 Jun 2019, 22:21

Masada wrote: ↑

17 Jun 2019, 20:31

This is one of the sets I received. Not cleaned or anything.

Spoiler:

Thanks for the image Masada, like I said before these NOS units have pristine lettering as expected.

Not my experience

InvidiousIgnoramus wrote: ↑

17 Jun 2019, 15:11

Just how clean are the legends on those XT modules? only issue with mine is the "smudged" legends, although an unused module certainly wouldn't hurt.

Mine were totally bled out, yellowed. So beware.

Bump

raymondse wrote: ↑

17 Jul 2019, 10:41

I have two F107s but seeing as I’m in Asia and you’re in the Netherlands, shipping might be prohibitively expensive.

PM'ed you

I don't mind he modded it with another color, keyboard-layout, keycaps .. You can always reverse the mods and do you own mods. I have a Model F-AT, but decided to keep the old layout out of laziness. An unrestored F107 sells for 400 dollar , so 400 pound is actually not a bad deal.. Oh, to each the...

Yeah I saw it come and go with the opportunity to snag it. Not worth it IMHO. Painted it black, all original keys gone for a horrific set of unicomp keycaps / tacky DT esc key, no beeper, no footstand (although not 100% sure if these come with it), backplate not heat treated so likely a replacement ...

Bumpercars

To the wretched screams of the governors daughter in my basement

boink

Hmmz, good suggestion. But I'm not sure if I'd like dental floss all up in my keyboard

Also dampening the sound is one thing but getting it down to acceptable office levels is another.

Guess I'm more looking into an alternative switch with decent quality and similar feel minus the noise

Hiya, I'm loving capacitive buckling springs switches - but would need some that are allowed in an office; so quiet(ish). Doing a quick online check; I see zilents, topre, ... Anything out there that would last and fit the bill? Keep in mind; my thoughts of contemporary switches is (bought a Leopold...

Sounds to be like your membranes are dirty and broken - time to open it up!

fohat wrote: ↑

03 Jul 2019, 23:50

caiko wrote: ↑

03 Jul 2019, 18:32

not sure if I would like full plastic on the AT.

The AT still has the 2 internal of the 3 steel plates and probably weighs about the same as an XT.

Oh don't get me wrong, if I find one I'll get it - EU is a pain in the ass though. g'damn backwater

Gotcha! Thanks!

I game on a F-XT - works just fine! And in the heat of the moment its quite enjoyable to angrily smash-repeat a key after dying :P I love and hate the Model F's so much - reason: there isn't a perfect one. For me it would be the F-77 with Function row on top and some fold-out feet. (i.e. cursors, n...

I game on a F-XT - works just fine! And in the heat of the moment its quite enjoyable to angrily smash-repeat a key after dying :P I love and hate the Model F's so much - reason: there isn't a perfect one. For me it would be the F-77 with Function row on top and some fold-out feet. (i.e. cursors, na...

I know these are hard to come by and are super inflated on ebay, but I'm really hoping to fetch a good condition 122-key Model F for under $350? Idk if that's super unreasonable or not. You're in luck, she's selling some for $299 including shipping. From the outside, they look pristine. https://www...

Also looking for an XT body and cable