deskthority

The videos I've seen so far look great.
Is it too early to ask what is the status of the other models?

I have a fully functional Atari 800XL AWC keyboard with open-top Cherry M8 switches, except that inexplicably one keyswitch is missing its spring. Anyone have one lying around- or a complete Cherry M8 open-top keyswitch?
Peter

Hello DT members,
For sale:
IBM Model F Terminal Keyboard
Date: 13 JAN 1986
Details:
- Original IBM keyboard
- Buckling spring mechanical
- DB9 terminal connector
- Original cable
- Keys appear complete
- Untested (no compatible hardware available)
Condition:
Good vintage cosmetic condition with

I thought the Irish authorities stopped all that some years ago!
Anyway, what you described all sounded very DT, long ago. Chatty as anything, friendly to newcomers but overwhelming, holy wars rumbling on for eternity (IBM vs. Cherry) and always, always, always OfftopicThority. Especially the moderators…
Whatever

Good to see that they worked out, I just ordered two sets. I wanted to get the M13 version as well, but the cost difference for that one scared me off.

Has anyone contacted the new owners to see if they'd part with the forum?

I've whites and salmons still in storage, ready de-soldered, but as you're in North America I doubt that will work.
You should be able to find something in your part of the world easily enough, especially as you are casting a wide net. Be warned about Alps switches being susceptible to losing their

Looking for a Filco zero in ansi layout. Would make a great addition :D

Its easy; just build an office in the back of a Sprinter van, and drive a Battleship around with you. ;)

Hey JP, I'm trying to source pics of this keyboard for use in a Youtube video on the IBM 4459, and these are exactly what I need. I couldn't find a way to email or PM you so I'm hoping you'll get a notification for this reply. Let me know if I can use these, and if you'd like attribution (I usually put

Update, thing works perfectly now. The new control card does work with one connector, I don't know how, but the problem was that the simply-touch-ribbon-cable-to-the-right-place-on-the-card-and-screw-them-together is a bit of a faff. Once I got it lined up properly, it works just fine. Incidentally,

8 years later? Not bloody likely.

quite a find!

Feel free to use.
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The keyboard honestly feels better than a lot of other mechanical keyboards I've tried, the springs do make it feel and sound a little weird, but it actually feels really good. I think it's because the springs are soft, still holding the key up, but not too resistant.

Hey mate, I can tell you’re a true connoisseur of the classics — I completely agree that the crisp metallic tactile feel of Blue Alps is legendary.
That said, RT mechanical switches are built to keep up with the times. Their purpose is to let the widely available MX-style switches enjoy the advanced

Hello everyone,
I am looking to sell 2 sets of original Cherry ESA-3000-HASR0 Russian dye-sublimated keycaps.
Price for Keycaps only: $850 USD per set.
Price for Full Keyboard: If you are interested in buying the full keyboard (keycaps + board), the price is negotiable. Please PM me to discuss.
Trades:

I currently have 2 black F122 cases with the 3x5 block cut out option remaining; they just arrived from the factory this month. Please email me for details on ordering if anyone is interested.

I don't mind the noise, but interesting aside:
My wife's not a keyboard person; she does all her computer related stuff on her phone. But she actually thinks my F122 is quieter than my M122s, at least given that she is not in the room with me. Sound is a fascinating thing, including how it travels.