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Ok, so I fixed the problem(s).

tl;dr 2 solder points were unreliable.

I used the pic from "Appendix A: Installation in 3178s and derivatives" from here and determined which Model F PCB pins are the columns.

Then I ran a wire dirrectly from each pin to the corresponding point on the xwhatsit ...

Hello,

So after having all the pieces for almost an year, I finally found the time to disassemble/clean/reassemble/change controller on a 3178 board.

The problem is that 3 columns are dead :

http://i.imgur.com/W1YF0Vf.png

I've visually checked and there are no shorted contacts on the ...

Added myself to the spreadsheet for one solenoid controller.

DanielT wrote: Depending on the price I might be interested. A heavy TKL is missing from my collection

So you're saying SSK is lightweight?

andrewjoy wrote:

POTV wrote: I use these from IKEA for my IBM Model M's:

http://www.ikea.com/de/de/search/?query=HYFS+Stiefelbox

i use them too .

too short for a 122 key tho

My newer model 122 fits just barely. The older models (pre 1990) don't fit.

http://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/chicony-kb-5191-mx-blue-some-thoughts-t10122.html
http://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/vintage-cherry-mx-blue-t6900.html
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=65204.msg1653350#msg1653350

"If the stem doesn't have the "tooth" in the crossbar, it's almost certainly ...

Hello,

Need some help with identifying some cherry mx blue switches.

These came off a NTC KB-6252CH that I got from lowpoly a while ago

The stem color is a a bit lighter and the switch also feels lighter and less clicky than normal MX blue (just old age?)

The cherry logo is also different from ...

scottc wrote: Oh, can't you set up a macro for that? That seems like an odd limitation to have.

Haven't checked out macros yet. Only did basic Layer 1 mapping (and several re mappings after ) and some basic FN layer stuff (Vim style arrow keys and stuff).

That's interesting, thanks for the info! Putting Esc on the ISO extra key is an interesting one that I hadn't thought of myself. That sounds like it'd be really useful for vim, actually.

Originally I wanted to place FN there and put Control on "caps lock", but it's kind of meh place for FN for me ...

added some more info in the original post

Included switch "mapping" in original post also :

http://i.imgur.com/FmTTUHD.jpg

All switches are ergo clears except :

Reds because pinkies = 2x Shift, Return and "caps lock" - used as FN
Black = Space bar
Blues = Panic (ESC) and HHKB style FN
Green - bottom row FN

So atm I have 3 FN keys ...

Ergodox with fullhand acrylic case, MX blues + black + reds and Granite set :

http://i.imgur.com/RtmXkTn.jpg?2

http://i.imgur.com/VoOc9yp.jpg

This board had : stock clears (too heavy if not careful and bottoming out), ergo clears with blues springs (sticky even with some lubing), blacks (too ...

idollar wrote:

alinh wrote:

idollar wrote:

BTW: apt-get works perfectly fine for me. Who needs more ?

I do. That's why I use aptitude

You are showing a wrong "aptitude"

You might be right : "This aptitude does not have Super Cow Powers."

idollar wrote:

BTW: apt-get works perfectly fine for me. Who needs more ?

I do. That's why I use aptitude

andrewjoy wrote: I did not know she had long ones ...... i want a long one

She still has a box of them. Drop Cindy a PM

New member of the select SSK club checking in :)

http://i.imgur.com/K0oIIoG.jpg

(former) NIB SSK and NIB 9ft SDL to PS2 cable - both from Cindy

Birth date 01 Oct 1990

http://i.imgur.com/dkKnOsE.jpg?1

Thanks Cindy for the keyboard and cable and thanks Iacoizumi for proxying them :D

PS: I ...

In fact, I dream that I pm the bot with commands to do the job:

cat Round5 | sort > /dev/kits
:roll:
bash: /dev/kits: Permission denied
cat: Round5: No such file or directory
:shock:

chown 7bot /dev/kits
chown: invalid user: `7bot'
:cry:

unnecessary use of pipe.. after adding the 7bot user and ...

Finished working on the bigfoot and controller and it works and feels great :)

The plate had a bit of rust so I decided to sand it down and cover it with anti corrosive paint :

http://i.imgur.com/r9aJobb.jpg?1

As stated earlier, I decided to keep the keyboard close to the original so I went ...

I'm trying to build an external controller for this, so I'm using the DB15 connector.

I've mapped each pin of the internal ribbon cable with each pin on the DB15 connector, but can't seem to figure out the "correct" numbering from :

http://deskthority.net/resources/image/16111

taken from ...

How much is a Dell 1397651 worth ( Dell branded BS )

and a top of units delivered?

Very cool. I got my arduino micro a few days ago so I can start working on my Bigfoot also. Thanks for the guide

aici

Muirium wrote: Controversial: Round 5!

It's spectacular. It's amazing. It's nowhere. It's been a year!

+1

I recommend Hama cables, the quality is very good and the price is more than OK
http://www.emag.ro/cablu-hama-mini-usb-2-0-dublu-ecranat-transparent-1-80m-41533/pd/E48XTBBBM/ that one is around 4EUR.
I'm using these cables on all my boards, they look good and the quality is awesome. If you don't ...

Use longer wire! :roll:
Get the + from the unused left shift position to the unused Caps lock led(+ side), desolder the "R2" resistor and piggyback it onto the resistor between the two shifts!
I just realized that you didn't need to cut the trace of the Num-lock led, removing the resistor would ...

chzel wrote:

alinh wrote: Now.. if only I could hack that Caps Lock led to behave like the other ones (not just on/off)

You know how, you have done it! If you need a pictorial let me know!

but.. but.. there's no unused close switch position I can use/steal like I had for backspace

Whoa.. this would look great on an IBM

Nice work!
You are using screw mount stabs right?
How are they? I am waiting for mine!

Yeap, screw mount stabs. They fit in nicely and stay in place. I had more problems with the "standard" ones.

Now.. if only I could hack that Caps Lock led to behave like the other ones (not just on/off) :roll:

I want to use my converter that I made for a Terminal Model M 122 for a model F XT. The 122M converter one uses GND,Clock,Data, 5V (GND, PD1,PD0,VCC) (same as XT) and accepts a 8P8C jack. If I take a AT to PS2 adapter cable (AT and XT are physically identical, right?) and cut off the PS2 part and ...