Author Topic: Post your BS boards here! (Read 434255 times)

trees · « **Reply #400 on:** Wed, 15 July 2015, 00:07:44 »

all the keyboards on this thread are making it very hard to wait for my SSK...

daerid · « **Reply #401 on:** Wed, 15 July 2015, 00:16:06 »

Yes, it's a Unicomp. It was cheap, I like the caps, COME AT ME BRO

0100010 · « **Reply #402 on:** Thu, 30 July 2015, 14:52:43 »

Quote from: daerid on Wed, 15 July 2015, 00:16:06

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Yes, it's a Unicomp. It was cheap, I like the caps, COME AT ME BRO

That looks nice. If only they made a 7x white spacebar...

Touch_It · « **Reply #403 on:** Thu, 30 July 2015, 14:54:00 »

If only

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Snowdog993 · « **Reply #404 on:** Thu, 30 July 2015, 15:09:03 »

Quote from: Touch_It on Thu, 30 July 2015, 14:54:00

If only .

I did the best I could....

madhias · « **Reply #405 on:** Thu, 30 July 2015, 15:53:56 »

Tad Williams' books have a perfect height for repairing Model Ms (my wooden construction is not here, as always: the tools I need are not were I need them)! Anybody read Tad Williams? And not only Tolkien?

I bought a full sized Model M found at a local craig list, in very good condition, almost no rivets broken (I counted only two, and the rest could not break off easily), German language, for my fathers birthday, I hope he likes it. I know that chances are low he will actually use it, but at work he could type on it just for a day as a show-off for the colleagues - "hey, this guy is bad-ass typing on this clunky old keyboard". He is journalist, and we always had a lot of typewriters at home.

A good backpack is the one were a full sized Model M fits perfect inside:

rowdy · « **Reply #406 on:** Thu, 30 July 2015, 19:10:18 »

Quote from: madhias on Thu, 30 July 2015, 15:53:56

A good backpack is the one were a full sized Model M fits perfect inside:

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Although unlikely that I'd be able to find such a backpack over here, which one is it?

I can just fit an SSK in my backpack, but not a full sized Model M.

Mooksie · « **Reply #407 on:** Thu, 30 July 2015, 20:16:04 »

madhias that's a really cool present I hope he loves it!

I'm about to go put another coat of grey paint on my model M top case. A little lighter than industrial I think. More of a battleship grey I guess.

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #408 on:** Thu, 30 July 2015, 20:20:25 »

Interesting color.
I tried that once.
Once.

njbair · « **Reply #409 on:** Thu, 30 July 2015, 21:02:58 »

Quote from: Snowdog993 on Thu, 30 July 2015, 20:20:25

Interesting color.
I tried that once.
Once.

That's not gray. Wait, is this one of those pics like that blue & black dress?

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #410 on:** Thu, 30 July 2015, 21:11:15 »

Quote from: njbair on Thu, 30 July 2015, 21:02:58

Quote from: Snowdog993 on Thu, 30 July 2015, 20:20:25
Interesting color.
I tried that once.
Once.

That's not gray. Wait, is this one of those pics like that blue & black dress?

It is. It's actually a metallic gray color. I think it is called soft iron. Pretty nice complimentary color.
It looks good with the pearl/pebble.

It's not primer gray. The shades from black to white can be called from extremely light to extremely dark gray. The gray in mooksie's picture reminds of the primer I used below the flat iron.

njbair · « **Reply #411 on:** Thu, 30 July 2015, 21:30:09 »

Has anyone ever tried Plasti-Dip on a Model M case? I've seen some really nice smooth results with that stuff and I love the idea that you can peel it off and start over... just not sure about the finish.

madhias · « **Reply #412 on:** Thu, 30 July 2015, 23:40:09 »

Quote from: rowdy on Thu, 30 July 2015, 19:10:18

Quote from: madhias on Thu, 30 July 2015, 15:53:56
A good backpack is the one were a full sized Model M fits perfect inside:

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Although unlikely that I'd be able to find such a backpack over here, which one is it?

I can just fit an SSK in my backpack, but not a full sized Model M.

It is from the brand 'EXPED', which is from Switzerland. Not too big, the size is OK for a daily usage.
http://www.exped.com/switzerland/de/product-category/rucksaecke/glissade-25-black#prettyPhoto

Mooksie · « **Reply #413 on:** Fri, 31 July 2015, 17:44:48 »

ABORT MISSION. Really screwed up the paint when gluing on the label. It came out so nice too

RIP. The case was already ruined anyways so... to unicomp I go.

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #414 on:** Sat, 01 August 2015, 11:54:28 »

Quote from: Mooksie on Fri, 31 July 2015, 17:44:48

ABORT MISSION. Really screwed up the paint when gluing on the label. It came out so nice too RIP. The case was already ruined anyways so... to unicomp I go.

I had a similar thing happen.... The clear coat I put over the shell was fine until it dried. Every bit of paint shriveled up and destroyed what it looked like. That's why there are no other pictures of it.

Kind of a shame. I liked the color a lot. It worked well.

njbair · « **Reply #415 on:** Sat, 01 August 2015, 19:16:28 »

Quote from: Snowdog993 on Sat, 01 August 2015, 11:54:28

Quote from: Mooksie on Fri, 31 July 2015, 17:44:48
ABORT MISSION. Really screwed up the paint when gluing on the label. It came out so nice too RIP. The case was already ruined anyways so... to unicomp I go.

I had a similar thing happen.... The clear coat I put over the shell was fine until it dried. Every bit of paint shriveled up and destroyed what it looked like. That's why there are no other pictures of it.

Kind of a shame. I liked the color a lot. It worked well.

Sounds like you should have scuffed up the plastic and used a good primer or direct-to-plastic paint.

Mooksie · « **Reply #416 on:** Sat, 01 August 2015, 20:23:07 »

The reason I was painting it was because I smudged some black dye on it without realizing.(from dying caps)

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #417 on:** Sat, 01 August 2015, 21:38:55 »

Quote from: njbair on Sat, 01 August 2015, 19:16:28

Quote from: Snowdog993 on Sat, 01 August 2015, 11:54:28
Quote from: Mooksie on Fri, 31 July 2015, 17:44:48
ABORT MISSION. Really screwed up the paint when gluing on the label. It came out so nice too RIP. The case was already ruined anyways so... to unicomp I go.

I had a similar thing happen.... The clear coat I put over the shell was fine until it dried. Every bit of paint shriveled up and destroyed what it looked like. That's why there are no other pictures of it.

Kind of a shame. I liked the color a lot. It worked well.

Sounds like you should have scuffed up the plastic and used a good primer or direct-to-plastic paint.

I messed up on the varnish. Learned enough to know that isn't the way you do it!
It's all good.

nubbinator · « **Reply #418 on:** Sat, 01 August 2015, 21:43:27 »

Quote from: njbair on Thu, 30 July 2015, 21:30:09

Has anyone ever tried Plasti-Dip on a Model M case? I've seen some really nice smooth results with that stuff and I love the idea that you can peel it off and start over... just not sure about the finish.

Plastidip is the worst. It starts rubbing off almost immediately and you have to regularly redo it for it to look decent. Even if you put on a thick coat, it still gets issues.

madhias · « **Reply #419 on:** Sun, 09 August 2015, 08:22:41 »

Sed8op8 · « **Reply #420 on:** Sun, 09 August 2015, 11:30:50 »

Quote from: madhias on Sun, 09 August 2015, 08:22:41

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looking great 8)

rowdy · « **Reply #421 on:** Mon, 10 August 2015, 00:13:25 »

Quote from: madhias on Sun, 09 August 2015, 08:22:41

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Very nice - SSK done well :)

Mooksie · « **Reply #422 on:** Mon, 10 August 2015, 10:39:25 »

Awesome Madhias. That backdrop + the beautiful board makes a gorgeous photo. Nice job.

TastaturenAuslese · « **Reply #423 on:** Sat, 15 August 2015, 02:04:17 »

My endgame board. That is... until the next expansion pack is released.

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snoopy · « **Reply #424 on:** Sat, 15 August 2015, 12:59:00 »

Quote from: temence on Sat, 15 August 2015, 02:04:17

My endgame board. That is... until the next expansion pack is released.

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nice! I like the keycaps.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #425 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:14:03 »

Two of my favorite BS boards

IBM 4704 62-Key + Clacks by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Night Owl Mk2 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Apologies for the Clack-centric shots.

demik · « **Reply #426 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:28:47 »

do you need to get a tetanus shot every time you use that kish?

Air tree · « **Reply #427 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:30:56 »

Quote from: demik on Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:28:47

do you need to get a tetanus shot every time you use that kish?

dirt adds character.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #428 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:31:54 »

Quote from: demik on Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:28:47

do you need to get a tetanus shot every time you use that kish?

Nope. It's unlikely that this keyboard spent much time outside.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetanus#Cause

Also that's not how Tetanus shots work.

* HoffmanMyster likes to ruin jokes

demik · « **Reply #429 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:34:12 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:31:54

Quote from: demik on Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:28:47
do you need to get a tetanus shot every time you use that kish?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetanus#Cause

Also that's not how Tetanus shots work.

well..

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #430 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:36:23 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:14:03

Two of my favorite BS boards

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IBM 4704 62-Key + Clacks by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

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Night Owl Mk2 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Apologies for the Clack-centric shots.

That Clack trio on your 6019284 makes me happy <3. Grats on your haul

Melvang · « **Reply #431 on:** Fri, 21 August 2015, 01:22:51 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 01 August 2015, 21:43:27

Quote from: njbair on Thu, 30 July 2015, 21:30:09
Has anyone ever tried Plasti-Dip on a Model M case? I've seen some really nice smooth results with that stuff and I love the idea that you can peel it off and start over... just not sure about the finish.

Plastidip is the worst. It starts rubbing off almost immediately and you have to regularly redo it for it to look decent. Even if you put on a thick coat, it still gets issues.

A trick for plastidip is the first 2 coats need to be very thin. This actually helps a lot with adhesion. But coats after that can be thicker. It does hide scuffs and scratches very well.

XMIT · « **Reply #432 on:** Fri, 21 August 2015, 15:44:27 »

Did somebody say beam springs?

njbair · « **Reply #433 on:** Fri, 21 August 2015, 16:33:48 »

Quote from: Melvang on Fri, 21 August 2015, 01:22:51

Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 01 August 2015, 21:43:27
Quote from: njbair on Thu, 30 July 2015, 21:30:09
Has anyone ever tried Plasti-Dip on a Model M case? I've seen some really nice smooth results with that stuff and I love the idea that you can peel it off and start over... just not sure about the finish.

Plastidip is the worst. It starts rubbing off almost immediately and you have to regularly redo it for it to look decent. Even if you put on a thick coat, it still gets issues.

A trick for plastidip is the first 2 coats need to be very thin. This actually helps a lot with adhesion. But coats after that can be thicker. It does hide scuffs and scratches very well.

Can you weigh in on others' comments regarding durability? They made it sound like it wears off pretty quickly.

Melvang · « **Reply #434 on:** Fri, 21 August 2015, 18:36:01 »

Quote from: njbair on Fri, 21 August 2015, 16:33:48

Quote from: Melvang on Fri, 21 August 2015, 01:22:51
Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 01 August 2015, 21:43:27
Quote from: njbair on Thu, 30 July 2015, 21:30:09
Has anyone ever tried Plasti-Dip on a Model M case? I've seen some really nice smooth results with that stuff and I love the idea that you can peel it off and start over... just not sure about the finish.

Plastidip is the worst. It starts rubbing off almost immediately and you have to regularly redo it for it to look decent. Even if you put on a thick coat, it still gets issues.

A trick for plastidip is the first 2 coats need to be very thin. This actually helps a lot with adhesion. But coats after that can be thicker. It does hide scuffs and scratches very well.

Can you weigh in on others' comments regarding durability? They made it sound like it wears off pretty quickly.

I have it on the plates of my hacked up AT. It is delicate in the sharper corners, but since I put it on, I haven't had any issues with it. It is difficult to do touch up work without peeling it all off and starting over though.

njbair · « **Reply #435 on:** Fri, 21 August 2015, 21:31:06 »

Quote from: Melvang on Fri, 21 August 2015, 18:36:01

Quote from: njbair on Fri, 21 August 2015, 16:33:48
Quote from: Melvang on Fri, 21 August 2015, 01:22:51
Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 01 August 2015, 21:43:27
Quote from: njbair on Thu, 30 July 2015, 21:30:09
Has anyone ever tried Plasti-Dip on a Model M case? I've seen some really nice smooth results with that stuff and I love the idea that you can peel it off and start over... just not sure about the finish.

Plastidip is the worst. It starts rubbing off almost immediately and you have to regularly redo it for it to look decent. Even if you put on a thick coat, it still gets issues.

A trick for plastidip is the first 2 coats need to be very thin. This actually helps a lot with adhesion. But coats after that can be thicker. It does hide scuffs and scratches very well.

Can you weigh in on others' comments regarding durability? They made it sound like it wears off pretty quickly.

I have it on the plates of my hacked up AT. It is delicate in the sharper corners, but since I put it on, I haven't had any issues with it. It is difficult to do touch up work without peeling it all off and starting over though.

Suppose I shouldn't be shocked and awed that a product marketed as easy to remove isn't the most durable thing in the world. Thanks for sharing!

Touch_It · « **Reply #436 on:** Fri, 21 August 2015, 21:35:43 »

Quote from: XMIT on Fri, 21 August 2015, 15:44:27

Did somebody say beam springs?

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Oooh that layout looks surprisingly usable. If I were to ever get a beam spring, that would be my choice.

Melvang · « **Reply #437 on:** Fri, 21 August 2015, 21:44:07 »

Quote from: Touch_It on Fri, 21 August 2015, 21:35:43

Quote from: XMIT on Fri, 21 August 2015, 15:44:27
Did somebody say beam springs?

(Attachment Link)

Oooh that layout looks surprisingly usable. If I were to ever get a beam spring, that would be my choice.

As much as I would love to try that layout, I didn't care for the beamspring switches I tried at the last con in Chicago. The feel very light and smooth, I just lime the longer keystroke and heavier tactile bump in F style buckling springs.

XMIT · « **Reply #438 on:** Sat, 22 August 2015, 15:16:45 »

Quote from: Touch_It on Fri, 21 August 2015, 21:35:43

Quote from: XMIT on Fri, 21 August 2015, 15:44:27
Did somebody say beam springs?
Oooh that layout looks surprisingly usable. If I were to ever get a beam spring, that would be my choice.

Thanks! This is an approximation to the layout that I used. The latching Lock key limits my options at the moment.

dustinhxc · « **Reply #439 on:** Sat, 22 August 2015, 17:31:48 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:14:03

Two of my favorite BS boards

Show Image

IBM 4704 62-Key + Clacks by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Show Image

Night Owl Mk2 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Apologies for the Clack-centric shots.

Greystash · « **Reply #440 on:** Wed, 26 August 2015, 06:18:33 »

My first new/old board. (Love it

)

1391401 - Model M made by IBM 27th April 1993 with detachable PS2 and drainage holes.

rowdy · « **Reply #441 on:** Wed, 26 August 2015, 22:03:09 »

it's amazing that such a classic design still looks great and is perfectly functional

invariance · « **Reply #442 on:** Mon, 31 August 2015, 18:48:16 »

Cleaned this old girl up and she is now as good as new

cgbuen · « **Reply #443 on:** Sat, 26 September 2015, 16:29:17 »

Salute on my dirty Kish https://instagram.com/p/7yIa3PnGYK/

Sed8op8 · « **Reply #444 on:** Sat, 26 September 2015, 16:37:01 »

Quote from: cgbuen on Sat, 26 September 2015, 16:29:17

Salute on my dirty Kish https://instagram.com/p/7yIa3PnGYK/

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wow just wow cgb

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #445 on:** Sat, 26 September 2015, 19:16:04 »

Quote from: cgbuen on Sat, 26 September 2015, 16:29:17

Salute on my dirty Kish https://instagram.com/p/7yIa3PnGYK/

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Mmmmm, I love me a dirty 4704... ^-^

hwood34 · « **Reply #446 on:** Sat, 26 September 2015, 19:16:57 »

Quote from: cgbuen on Sat, 26 September 2015, 16:29:17

Salute on my dirty Kish https://instagram.com/p/7yIa3PnGYK/

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A little bit of dirty is always good ;) . But man do I need me a kishy now...

pr0ximity · « **Reply #447 on:** Sat, 26 September 2015, 20:12:17 »

Quote from: cgbuen on Sat, 26 September 2015, 16:29:17

Salute on my dirty Kish https://instagram.com/p/7yIa3PnGYK/

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Dirty is right. Dirty-dirty.

rowdy · « **Reply #448 on:** Sun, 27 September 2015, 21:46:20 »

Quote from: cgbuen on Sat, 26 September 2015, 16:29:17

Salute on my dirty Kish https://instagram.com/p/7yIa3PnGYK/

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Sweet :)

But that's cable's far too white for the keyboard!

BlueNalgene · « **Reply #449 on:** Sun, 27 September 2015, 22:02:59 »

Time to finally show off my 'finished' model M.

In early March this year, I bought a Model M from Jixr on the cheap.

The keyboard was bolt modded, had a wonky membrane, and no cable. I did a few mods to it.

I dyed the caps aqua colored. I oriented the caps in the same direction in the bath, and that gave them a nice gradient.

I removed the old connector and added a Teensy for USB capabilities. I actually went through a few Teensys in the process. I had a Teensy 2.0, but while soldering it I damaged one of the resistors/capacitors and the socket. I did some work on it with the Teensy 2.0+, but I am going to use that for another project. I bought a Teensy LC, but the ARM processor was giving me ****. So I finally went with another 2.0.

I also desoldered all of the old crappy green LEDS and resistors on the breakout board. I put in their place some bright blue LEDs and appropriate resistors for them.

So here we go:

I have a BS Brobot from the 4/20 sale on the esc

and a pair of glorious multi-shot Krap bonus caps on the pause and scroll lock buttons.

I'm pretty proud of the usb connector. I took the old DIN socket and ripped it all to hell with my Dremel. I made little slots so the teensy board would slide in and super glued it to that spot. I filled in the open area with epoxy clay so it looks fairly clean.

So that is my sexy modded Model M.

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