Just finished up the restoration. I should probably wash the switches but will probably kick that can down the road for now. Overall it came out nice. The solenoid was not working at first so I gave it a few taps and to my surprise it started firing again.
The layout is taking some getting used to. I am still on the fence about keeping it and have a few switches with weird spring tolerance issues (they are plated with a gold colored metal and a few of them are too large for the switch housing).
Gallery- https://imgur.com/a/D1XHKll
Sound demo (keep in mind the solenoid in the 3278 was just jammed up and is getting louder with use)- https://vimeo.com/266366974
Cyrillic IBM 3278 Beamspring Restoration
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green-squid
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- Main mouse: --
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Great finds! Cyrilic AND beamspring? Awesome! Enjoy the beamin'!
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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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Impessive Keyboard. Im wating for your Moderation ramnes...
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tron
- Location: OH, USA
- Main keyboard: IBM 3278
- Main mouse: Mionix Castor
- Favorite switch: IBM Beam Spring
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Thanks guys. I'm loving the lower height, angle and built in wrist rest on the 3278. It's much more comfortable vs the 5251 (although I am a bit more productive on the 5251 due to the layout). I think a low profile shell for the 5251 would be even better if it eventually comes into fruition.
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Madhias
- BS TORPE
- Location: Wien, Austria
- Main keyboard: HHKB
- Main mouse: Wacom tablet
- Favorite switch: Topre and Buckelings
- DT Pro Member: 0064
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Looks like in good shape! I am planning to get mine up from the basement, but still the front door is broken =(