Great/Interesting Finds

snuci · 02 Nov 2018, 23:21

Slom wrote: ↑We have not had a NASA keyboard recently, have we?

That's a good looking Tektronix terminal. I saw that when it was first listed but it's a bit much. I have a better looking terminal that I got just recently.

JP! · 02 Nov 2018, 23:46

Slom wrote: ↑Reality is broken, we should order a new one
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Exceedingly-RA ... 3341797961

Scarpia · 03 Nov 2018, 16:13

A bunch of vintage typewriters being sold off by a company near Sacramento, CA. A bunch of Selectrics, apparently.

https://boingboing.net/2018/11/03/pick- ... e.html/amp

spedlike · 04 Nov 2018, 02:04

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Collec ... SwH2Vb1P3e

pretty sure this has mx blues

FXT · 04 Nov 2018, 02:37

Wow surprised someone bid so high on a microswitch board.

Slom · 04 Nov 2018, 16:45

Saw this one in Frankfurt yesterday, what an amazing keyboard O_O
https://www.ebay.de/itm/IBM-Tastatur-Ke ... nordt=true

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nice clare pendar in a self-build case (I have the same keyboard in dirty minus the woodwork

)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1970s- ... 2793399013

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Quick, we need a word with two O's
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-52 ... 2943963888

Spoiler:

digital_matthew · 04 Nov 2018, 17:28

Slap an AT cable on a Model M 1391401 and increase its value by a factor of 20 apparently:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-13 ... %7Ciid%3A1

wobbled · 04 Nov 2018, 18:11

digital_matthew wrote: ↑Slap an AT cable on a Model M 1391401 and increase its value by a factor of 20 apparently:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-13 ... %7Ciid%3A1

Disgusting little scammer, even the cable is all fucked up.

Gamuholic · 05 Nov 2018, 14:43

Decent Chicony KB-5191 with Mistumi Miniature. I don't think it's actually NOS because it's yellowed and there's dirt or rust on the plate, but it doesn't look terrible.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/163355507222

digital_matthew · 05 Nov 2018, 15:36

Rough-around-the-edges FXT for sixty bucks:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-model-F-ke ... :rk:8:pf:0

And another:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-model-F-ke ... rk:10:pf:0

flowerlandfilms · 05 Nov 2018, 16:16

Play the Victorian Keyboard lottery today!
1 keyboard sent at random from he stack!

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Assorted-Vi ... ondition=4

ekeppel · 05 Nov 2018, 17:01

These don't come up every day. Built-in Beamspring keyboard too.

IBM 5120 Model 5110-3 Vintage Computing System

https://www.ebay.com/itm/223218712703

kakan · 05 Nov 2018, 17:38

ekeppel wrote: ↑These don't come up every day. Built-in Beamspring keyboard too.

IBM 5120 Model 5110-3 Vintage Computing System

https://www.ebay.com/itm/223218712703

I've always wanted to try that layout, looks so funky.

abrahamstechnology · 05 Nov 2018, 18:33

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-2-ALPS- ... 2485180523
I think these are mechanical, as you can see a metal backplate through the keys on the first photo.

Keybug · 05 Nov 2018, 19:24

Hell no... https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87946.0

kakan · 05 Nov 2018, 19:36

plastic + windows key = shit

snacksthecat · 05 Nov 2018, 21:01

kakan wrote: ↑
ekeppel wrote: ↑These don't come up every day. Built-in Beamspring keyboard too.

IBM 5120 Model 5110-3 Vintage Computing System

https://www.ebay.com/itm/223218712703
I've always wanted to try that layout, looks so funky.

I actually picked up one of these (keyboard assembly only) a few weeks back off an ebay auction. Here's what the keyboard module looks like.

Now that I've sipped the beamspring kool-aid, I have dreams of building a custom case for it. If I ever get around to tackling that, I'd like to somehow add in ctrl and alt keys for a proper bottom row. These keys would be some other switch type like cherry or alps, and would be part of the case (obviously I'm not making any modifications from this relic

)

JP! · 05 Nov 2018, 21:07

I seen that one. You are going to need a custom pcb if you ever want to use it. If you go with a custom pcb route you could also add a couple extra keys to the design but you would of course need two extra beamspring modules and you would need to have a couple holes drilled into the metal plate.

snacksthecat · 05 Nov 2018, 21:17

Really? The keyboard requires a custom PCB to work? Or just my wacky idea to add some keys?

I was thinking I could get it working with an xwhatit / commonsense and then wire in a couple additional switches.

I can live without the bottom row but if the keyboard needs a custom PCB anyways just to work, that's a big bummer for me.

ekeppel · 05 Nov 2018, 21:20

Like the 3277, the controller is integrated on the PCB, so there is no easy way to separate the controller and replace it with an XWhatsit. You would probably have to cut the traces and solder on jumper leads for the rows / columns.

Muirium · 05 Nov 2018, 21:25

Yup. Xwhatsit designed his controller for this slot:

workshop-f7/beamspring-usb-controller-t6044.html

You’re in for more work. I’d suggest DMA’s controller, which is more forgiving, and getting some practice in first on less valued PCBs!

The extra switches could be MX, though. If you can stand the clash in feel for the admittedly just as significant practicality gain in layout.

snacksthecat · 05 Nov 2018, 21:30

I see what you guys are saying now. I should have consulted with the DT elders before purchasing

Oh well, I'm definitely up to the challenge and will be sure to make a workshop thread when the day comes to take this one on.

abrahamstechnology · 05 Nov 2018, 21:32

Muirium wrote: ↑Yup. Xwhatsit designed his controller for this slot:

workshop-f7/beamspring-usb-controller-t6044.html

You’re in for more work. I’d suggest DMA’s controller, which is more forgiving, and getting some practice in first on less valued PCBs!

The extra switches could be MX, though. If you can stand the clash in feel for the admittedly just as significant practicality gain in layout.

Hmm, how about using those beamspring keychain things, along with small PCBs with the appropriate pads, and handwire them up to the controller?

JP! · 05 Nov 2018, 21:35

Unless you are able to interface with the existing controller from a power and protocol point of view you will either need to bypass the existing components or just make a new pcb which is definitely possible and could even be a mini group buy (I'd imagine < 5 in all). I don't think there is much sense in trying to modify an irreplaceable pcb especially when you start talking about adding additional keys. If you look up emdude's whatsit pcb project for 66 and 78 key beamers that should be a good starting place. I am currently working on my own pcb based on this. Also _Red made a Commonsense compatible pcb for the 3741.

zrrion · 06 Nov 2018, 05:49

No idea what it is but it looks nice. That missing cap is a shame though.

adamcobabe · 06 Nov 2018, 12:35

https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Teller-Com ... 2618669758

Expensive.

hansichen · 06 Nov 2018, 12:40

adamcobabe wrote: ↑https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Teller-Com ... 2618669758

Expensive.

Such a cutie.

RealityCavesIn · 06 Nov 2018, 13:15

hansichen wrote: ↑
adamcobabe wrote: ↑https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Teller-Com ... 2618669758

Expensive.
Such a cutie.

I remember seeing a bunch of those keyboards (without the monitor) on taobao quite cheaply a while back. They might still be around.

JP! · 06 Nov 2018, 19:27

Vintage Fortune Systems 32:16 Keyboard - I bought one just like it from the same seller yesterday but this one is a bit more money. Nice one looks super clean though and has the overlay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fortun ... rk:15:pf:0

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More Info here:
workshop-f7/fourtune-1000-keyboard-with ... 20051.html

Excelso · 06 Nov 2018, 21:28

hansichen wrote: ↑
adamcobabe wrote: ↑https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Teller-Com ... 2618669758

Expensive.
Such a cutie.

I'm in love with that tiny monitor... If only I could find one broken to tinker with.