Pulled out the Omnikey to use but I prefer using a buckling spring variant. Probably just needs a good cleaning
and lubrication. Sounds great. Some of the key are scratchy and bind a little from time to time. Hadn't pulled out an old
computer for sometime and felt like it this morning.
Retro Setup
- Falkenroth
- Location: United States
- Main keyboard: IBM Model M 51G8572
- Main mouse: Standard Issue Lenovo
- Favorite switch: Catastrophic Buckling Spring
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- Polecat
- Location: Downstream from Silicon Valley
- Main keyboard: Monterey K104 Industrial Gray
- Main mouse: Logitech Optical
- Favorite switch: Early Alps SKCM
- DT Pro Member: -
Nice, thanks for sharing. The Northgate goes well with the vintage IBM computer and monitor. Before you tear into the keyboard try typing on it a bit. Alps switches like to be exercised. They can become flaky in storage, and often clear up after a day or three of use.
Falkenroth wrote: 02 Feb 2025, 20:22 Pulled out the Omnikey to use but I prefer using a buckling spring variant. Probably just needs a good cleaning
and lubrication. Sounds great. Some of the key are scratchy and bind a little from time to time. Hadn't pulled out an old
computer for sometime and felt like it this morning.
- Falkenroth
- Location: United States
- Main keyboard: IBM Model M 51G8572
- Main mouse: Standard Issue Lenovo
- Favorite switch: Catastrophic Buckling Spring
Ok, I will have to run that keyboard for a bit. Thanks
- JP!
- Location: United States
- Main keyboard: Currently a Model M
- Main mouse: Steel Series Sensei
- Favorite switch: Beam Spring
- DT Pro Member: 0194
- Contact:
Looks like a fun setup. Thanks for sharing.