[SOLD] IBM 5251 Beamspring

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[Muirium]

A comely beast.

But no controller? Are Xwhatsit controllers really that scarce now?

[TNT]

A comely beast.

But no controller? Are Xwhatsit controllers really that scarce now?

I have one, but need it for the 5251 I use. They're still not really hard to come by afaik, at least on eBay there are several listings from overseas. That's why I thought it'd be not really necessary on my part to buy one just to sell it away immediately. You think that might be a dealbreaker for some people?

[Muirium]

Just wondered, as this is the second or third Beamer I’ve seen listed for sale on DT in a row that doesn’t include the controller.

[ro0llo]

You can use pandrews controller, much cheaper. They work great and are compatible with QMK. I use them on my 3277 beamspring.

[raoulduke-esq]

You can use pandrews controller, much cheaper. They work great and are compatible with QMK. I use them on my 3277 beamspring.

I've tried both the SMD and TH versions of the pandrew controller; both are fantastic and extremely pro. Might have to go to multiple sources to get the parts for the TH version, but still WAY cheaper than buying an xwhatsit elsewhere.

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Bump, still available

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Bump, still available

[Jacobalbertus1]

the painting of that fantastic good condition plate kinda bother me, i clear coat them if they are not rusty

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Sorry to hear that. I suppose almost everything is a matter of personal taste in this hobby, but I know why people are icky about preserving those very vintage boards. Seeing it more like a restauration, not a modernization and so on. Its front was in good condition (wouldn't call it fantastic tho), the back not so much, so it definitely needed treatment in some way.

Decided on this colour for two reasons: The paint I used is not some generic spraypaint, it's a "4-in-1" rust stopping enamel. Not a cheap product, and I had leftovers from a previous project, which I didn't want to let go to waste. The options were matte black and this one. The black color is very unpleasant to the touch and seems to attract dust and grime easily (sticks to the surface somehow). Secondly, I thought it couldn't hurt to bring a little bit of colour into it, since it's more of a minor detail when the whole thing is assembled (at least for me). I personally quite like the contrast between the caps and the parts of the plate that are visible. Especially on Beamsprings, where the gaps inbetween caps seem to be rather large.

If this is an absolute dealbraker for someone, I'm willing to completely disassemble both my 5251s and exchange the plates, if absolutely necessary . The one in my older 5251 truly is in fantastic good condition.

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Bump, still available

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Bump, still available

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Bump, pricedrop