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- 27 Mar 2021, 04:32
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Chicony KB-5160AT (w/Green Alps!)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2476
Re: Chicony KB-5160AT (w/Green Alps!)
The space bar is incredibly light! Almost too light. I wouldn't dare try to guess grams, but it feels about as light or lighter than my HHKB spacebar, which is 45g, I believe. Certainly loads lighter than the model F spacebar (I had to mod mine to get it to a usable state)
- 27 Mar 2021, 01:42
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Chicony KB-5160AT (w/Green Alps!)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2476
Chicony KB-5160AT (w/Green Alps!)
Hi there. I wanted to upload some photos of a recent eBay adventure mainly to provide a source so I can update the wiki. I found a new listing for a Packard Bell-branded Chicony KB-5160AT that was in really good condition, and thought it might be a chance to try out some blue alps. I knew Chicony ...
- 26 Mar 2021, 22:54
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Do you type any different with/without homing bumps on keycaps?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4915
Re: Do you type any different with/without homing bumps on keycaps?
I really rely on homing bumps. When using my model F, I frequently type entire sentences asojhnq ecnd eyn vng,
So I made my own! I think I read this tip on this forum, but you can use a tactile pen for vision impaired people to create your own.
https://thelowvisionstore.com/products/hi-mark-tactile ...
So I made my own! I think I read this tip on this forum, but you can use a tactile pen for vision impaired people to create your own.
https://thelowvisionstore.com/products/hi-mark-tactile ...
- 11 Nov 2019, 07:02
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: What is my white whale keyboard?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1441
Re: What is my white whale keyboard?
Wow, that sounds perfect. I will definitely try these out.
What case are you using with that pcb?
What case are you using with that pcb?
- 10 Nov 2019, 08:13
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: What is my white whale keyboard?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1441
What is my white whale keyboard?
And I don't mean IBM Displaywriter ;)
Hey there. Recently got into the keyboard hobby, and I am looking for suggestions on which keyboard I should actually be hunting for, in terms of key feel, sound, age, quality, etc.
I learned how to touch type on Cherry MX Blues. I love the clicks! But the ...
Hey there. Recently got into the keyboard hobby, and I am looking for suggestions on which keyboard I should actually be hunting for, in terms of key feel, sound, age, quality, etc.
I learned how to touch type on Cherry MX Blues. I love the clicks! But the ...
- 10 Nov 2019, 07:33
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Ibm model F XT replacement pad/foam/reassembly issues
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3259
Re: Ibm model F XT replacement pad/foam/reassembly issues
I have had the misfortune of having to take my XT apart a couple times. Once when I spilled wine on it. :shock: Never again.
Have you opened a keyboard testing app to see if you are getting random keys firing? That may be an indication that some of the flippers are not set correctly, and that ...
Have you opened a keyboard testing app to see if you are getting random keys firing? That may be an indication that some of the flippers are not set correctly, and that ...