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Thank you for this clearly written and sensible response. I'm going to parse it carefully and hope for a little luck with my particular unit.

And in case I wasn't explicit enough, I have great respect for what Ellipse is trying to do with this very cool project. How a single person figures out the ...

Tl;dr: Do the original zinc F77 models being sold right now in November '24 come with updated firmware that allows users to remap keys and assign macros easily and get back to using the product in their projects immediately, or is this keyboard a technological experiment and goat rodeo in the guise ...

Actually I can't even imagine. Good luck to you and congrats on seeing a very large project through to its conclusion. Hope you made a ton of money.

How long after order are the F77 (full size) actually being shipped? Thanks.

Do the new Model Fs play well with iPads?

For sure this is the burning question. Ellipse, can you give us any details on how the dye sub process is shaping up. We're chomping at the bit here.

darkcruix wrote: 09 Oct 2019, 17:40 Ellipse, if you had a chance to play with the dye sub process more, do you mind sharing a picture of some of your tests? I am really curious how that goes along.

Yes me too!

That’s my understanding as well.

Ellipse, any hunch about how long it will take to process a keyboard (dyesub, QC, etc.) once it’s in your hands?

Ellipse:
Maybe I missed it. What is the latest re: the dye sub process. I know there was a fair bit of discussion about typography/kerning/etc. But I’m more interested in the progress of your actual machine process. Is your output now up to pace to ship units efficiently once they are off the boat ...

Good read, Ellipse. I agree with your points. I’m not sure I know anyone else that is as crazy as I am when it comes to obsessive commitment to quality, but I expect the keyboards to speak for themselves once they are in the hands of their owners and become instruments of retro proselytization ...

So did manufacturing wrap on schedule?

I can already hear the debate in 30 years:

I think the black-box era Fs are by far the best. They’re the true originals.

Oh no no. The blue-box era Fs are clearly superior, what with their evolution in production processes.

Thanks Ellipse. Good to have an update.

As for the timeline—I don’t know—I’m inclined to believe there are a couple mitigating factors that affect our perception of the project:

1. We are not accustomed to being “in” on a product from the beginning of its conception. We are used to purchasing ...

So are we still looking at September for early serials?

Yes FXT those go out first (first the single digit serials, then the low serials in date of when they were ordered (not in serial number order)


Ellipse: How many low serial number keyboards have been ordered? I paid for a low serial number but have a feeling I’m on the backend of that list ...

What profile are these key caps? I’ve never had an M/F before.

darkcruix wrote: 19 Jul 2019, 12:17 @Ellipse: are there any updates on manufacturing and dye sub so far? Really looking forward to hear more about it.

I’d love a video. I’ve never seen it done.

Been away for a while. Apologies if this has been discussed. (I did perform a quick scan.)

Would this device be of use in converting the new Model Fs to Bluetooth?

https://www.adafruit.com/product/2829

What I don’t understand about electrical circuits could fill a book, I’m afraid.

Thanks for ...

Ellipse, in case you are feeling any undue pressure, let me just echo what some others on this board have already intimated and say how much I respect the heck out of you for your insistence on quality and your rigorous attention to craftsmanship, tight tolerances, and details. I'm new to the party ...

Ellipse, in case you are feeling any undue pressure, let me just echo what some others on this board have already intimated and say how much I respect the heck out of you for your insistence on quality and your rigorous attention to craftsmanship, tight tolerances, and details. I'm new to the party ...

I ordered it from Ali. I agree that some first-hand experimentation is probably in order. I don’t mind burning through a solenoid or two. I’d be less enthusiastic about burning through an Xwhatsit board.

I ordered it from Ali. I agree that some first-hand experimentation is probably in order. I don’t mind burning through a solenoid or two. I’d be less enthusiastic about burning through an Xwhatsit board.

I also have 2x the following solenoid:


DC 6V
40Ω
0.15A
0.9W
5mm/20g
26*20*37（mm）


Any thoughts?

Thanks.
-NL

And as long as I'm single-handedly filling up the forum tonight, I'd be interested in knowing which box you guys plan to plug your new model Fs into? Any ThinkPad users out there?

It appears that the solenoid hunt has become confused a little. This link, which is referenced on the Q/A page of the Model F site (and which I have used previously as well), now links to a beehive tool for uncapping honey cells. Such is the strangeness of Ali, I guess.

https://www.aliexpress.com ...

Okay, I think I've managed to confuse myself. Though I'm sure this has been discussed at some point in 122 pages of archives, I would appreciate an updated rundown of the timeline. When did the early bird end? When did the second round begin? Can I guesstimate my delivery window based on my order ...

Yeah it's the 90 degree piece that's included with the solenoid driver board. Here's the title of the eBay listing I purchased my Chinese solenoid from: 0837L-06C20 6V 0.3A 2mm 0.2kg First Stroke Push Solenoid Electromagnet with Base. I wasn't able to find the exact listing for some reason.

This ...

Oops. Just got a PM that my link was off. Looks like Ellipse has been kind enough to post a correct version for me, but just for confirmation let me try this again:

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cNS4gI4u

Yes! A group buy would be a good idea. I’ve already ordered two and they shipped within a ...

Ellipse:

Orihalcon was unsure if the smaller Xwhatsit you are using in the F77 will have the expansion port for the solenoid board like the larger standard Xwhatsit PCB does. I think I’ve surmised from your previous comments that your proprietary Xwhatsit board does indeed have this expansion ...

You will need to solder on an expansion header for the solenoid board. Beamspring/blue switch F solenoids will work, and there is also a Chinese solenoid that'll work too but I can't seem to find the eBay listing I used to purchase one.

I’m afraid I’m pretty new at this, though I’ve done a fair ...