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Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: REVENGE on Wed, 20 July 2011, 11:55:08
In the last two hours, I've come upon two almost 100% confirmed sources for these keyboards. As a reminder, these are 104 key Terminal Model Fs which look like 122 key Terminal boards without a numpad (also referred to as the "Space Unsaver" by Kishy). Source #1 appears to have boards that are fairly clean and in good condition, while source #2 probably has dirtier, near salvage grade boards with or without moderate damage to various components (missing key caps, rust, damaged cords, etc.). Depending on who has how many boards in what condition, I'm looking at a tentative upper bound of about $60 per board + shipping to your location. If you would be interested in acquiring this board, please post in the thread below. At this point, I have yet to determine whether this will be a "Group Buy" handled by me or individual orders between you and the sources.

My personal example, the white balance is really off:
(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5963/138703301.jpg)

...and now I'm off to bed, expect to hear back from me towards the end of the day.

UPDATE: Scratch the previous statement about them being made in 96, it looks like it was a replacement label from someone. I do see one board with a legitimate Model F label, made in 91.
UPDATE: Source #1 has confirmed with pictures. The boards are somewhat clean, but may have a stretched cord and/or missing keys / key caps. Also, this seller might not have the terminal necessary to function test these boards, so they could be sold as is.
UPDATE: Source #1 has committed to cleaning the boards and ensuring they are as complete as possible, meaning replacement key caps for any boards which are missing some, etc. Source #2 has also indicated that they're going to do the same.
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: 7bit on Wed, 20 July 2011, 14:01:48
Quote from: REVENGE;384080
...

Show Image
(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5963/138703301.jpg)

...

 I'm interested. I take the one in white!
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: xbb on Wed, 20 July 2011, 14:15:39
Interested in a fairly clean one (first source)
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: demik on Wed, 20 July 2011, 14:25:03
Interested if you go with the first source.
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: rodya on Wed, 20 July 2011, 14:53:16
Interested in a clean one.
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: REVENGE on Wed, 20 July 2011, 17:39:53
Quote from: 7bit;384172
I'm interested. I take the one in white!
Well that's good, because they only come in white! And that picture of the painted board I received a while back has poor color balance, so expect them to be in the classic IBM Ivory.
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: Soarer on Wed, 20 July 2011, 17:51:32
I'm torn... I don't like tenkeyless, but this is an 'F' I have not yet acquired... :-D
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: iMav on Wed, 20 July 2011, 17:55:11
Are these PS/2 or will they require modding to use on a PC?
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: REVENGE on Wed, 20 July 2011, 18:08:12
Quote from: iMav;384307
Are these PS/2 or will they require modding to use on a PC?
Not PC compatible out of the box. They require a physical adaption to PS/2 or a direct connection to the Teensy, then you can use any of the firmwares our members have written that can do the conversion. This particular route can be solder-less, or involve very simple soldering.

If you want to be adventurous, you can swap out the entire controller for one with the custom firmware generated by JohnElliot's program, which would let you use it over PS/2 directly. Involves (more) complicated PCB soldering and requires a spare controller and programmer (could be expensive?).
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: DaemonRaccoon on Wed, 20 July 2011, 20:15:39
REALLY WANT, but too expensive for me...
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: 7bit on Thu, 21 July 2011, 06:51:06
Quote from: REVENGE;384080
In the last two hours, I've come upon two almost 100% confirmed sources for these keyboards. As a reminder, these are 104 key Terminal Model Fs which look like 122 key Terminal boards without a numpad (also referred to as the "Space Unsaver" by Kishy). Source #1 appears to have boards that are fairly clean and in good condition, while source #2 probably has dirtier, near salvage grade boards with or without moderate damage to various components (missing key caps, rust, damaged cords, etc.). Depending on who has how many boards in what condition, I'm looking at a tentative upper bound of about $60 per board + shipping to your location. If you would be interested in acquiring this board, please post in the thread below. At this point, I have yet to determine whether this will be a "Group Buy" handled by me or individual orders between you and the sources.

My personal example, the white balance is really off:
Show Image
(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5963/138703301.jpg)


...and now I'm off to bed, expect to hear back from me towards the end of the day.

UPDATE: Scratch the previous statement about them being made in 96, it looks like it was a replacement label from someone. I do see one board with a legitimate Model F label, made in 91.
UPDATE: Source #1 has confirmed with pictures. The boards are somewhat clean, but may have a stretched cord and/or missing keys / key caps. Also, this seller might not have the terminal necessary to function test these boards, so they could be sold as is.
UPDATE: Source #1 has committed to cleaning the boards and ensuring they are as complete as possible, meaning replacement key caps for any boards which are missing some, etc. Source #2 has also indicated that they're going to do the same.

 
They should sell them dirty and cheaper!
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: Ekaros on Thu, 21 July 2011, 07:29:05
That must be largest tenkeyless there is... ;D
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: sethstorm on Thu, 21 July 2011, 13:57:17
Also interested as well, cleanliness/rust-free isn't important as much as it being structurally sound.
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: LETE on Thu, 21 July 2011, 14:17:06
Interested in a clean one
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: 7bit on Thu, 21 July 2011, 14:38:18


(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=21738&stc=1&d=1311277045) (http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=21738&stc=1&d=1311277045) (http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=21738&stc=1&d=1311277045)

I take 3.
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: wcass on Sun, 24 July 2011, 23:09:17
Yeah, ill take one.
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: Soarer on Mon, 25 July 2011, 04:43:12
OK, I'm in for one :-)
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: REVENGE on Mon, 25 July 2011, 04:49:09
K, I should work out the specifics later today.
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: REVENGE on Wed, 27 July 2011, 16:51:15
Ok, I'll be doing orders with source #1 very soon. Unfortunately, it seems that in total there are less boards than we had previously expected, so I'll be going in the order of posts in this thread.
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: wcass on Wed, 27 July 2011, 21:14:09
Damn - i'm near the end of the list. i hope i make it in.

on the bright side, this should encourage another IBM key caps group buy, right? i still need Windows and media caps for my terminal SSK hack project.
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Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: Imagineer on Thu, 28 July 2011, 23:21:13
Put me down for one as well, I hope there is still enough for everyone interested.
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: dfj on Fri, 29 July 2011, 10:36:03
If any turn up which are non working, or not actual 1387033, or which are too damaged for sale (or which have an uncommon connector) then I am quite interested. The adapter for the others has likely not yet to be written, and otherwise, I always need F parts.

dfj
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: LETE on Tue, 02 August 2011, 20:39:22
I'll take another if I can. How many are going to be available?
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: REVENGE on Wed, 03 August 2011, 03:19:24
Quote from: LETE;391953
I'll take another if I can. How many are going to be available?
Not enough, not to mention it's taking forever to get things coordinated.
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: LETE on Tue, 30 August 2011, 21:31:19
Is this deal still going down or what?
Title: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: REVENGE on Thu, 01 September 2011, 01:38:58
Quote from: LETE;407789
Is this deal still going down or what?
To be honest, this is no longer GB worthy, mainly because it turned out that there's really no appreciable stock. I might be able to get my hands on something for the first few posters, I guess we'll wait and see.
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: dgreekstallion on Tue, 01 April 2014, 14:57:13
I may have got my hands on one; I will update you fellas once I presumably get it.
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 01 April 2014, 15:03:34
wow dat necro.....
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: Photekq on Tue, 01 April 2014, 15:05:02
A little necro doesn't hurt

(http://imgk.zol.com.cn/gamebbs/26/a25979.jpg)
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: r3dx on Tue, 01 April 2014, 15:09:03
I'd be interested in one as well if there are any available. Been looking for one for a while.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: Pacifist on Tue, 01 April 2014, 15:11:58
Quote from: r3dx on Tue, 01 April 2014, 15:09:03
I'd be interested in one as well if there are any available. Been looking for one for a while.  :thumb:

check the dates
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 01 April 2014, 15:19:04
if they're cheap im so in
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: rodya on Tue, 01 April 2014, 15:57:01
Dude, this thread is so old!
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: dfj on Tue, 01 April 2014, 17:00:12
check the date. :p
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: dgreekstallion on Tue, 01 April 2014, 17:21:07
Quote from: rodya on Tue, 01 April 2014, 15:57:01
Dude, this thread is so old!
Haha indeed it is.

Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 01 April 2014, 18:21:06
Quote from: rodya on Tue, 01 April 2014, 15:57:01
Dude, this thread is so old!

oh wow damn

welp guess not
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: berserkfan on Tue, 01 April 2014, 23:52:59
Quote from: REVENGE on Wed, 20 July 2011, 11:55:08
In the last two hours, I've come upon two almost 100% confirmed sources for these keyboards. As a reminder, these are 104 key Terminal Model Fs which look like 122 key Terminal boards without a numpad (also referred to as the "Space Unsaver" by Kishy). Source #1 appears to have boards that are fairly clean and in good condition, while source #2 probably has dirtier, near salvage grade boards with or without moderate damage to various components (missing key caps, rust, damaged cords, etc.). Depending on who has how many boards in what condition, I'm looking at a tentative upper bound of about $60 per board + shipping to your location. If you would be interested in acquiring this board, please post in the thread below. At this point, I have yet to determine whether this will be a "Group Buy" handled by me or individual orders between you and the sources.

My personal example, the white balance is really off:
Show Image
(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5963/138703301.jpg)


...and now I'm off to bed, expect to hear back from me towards the end of the day.

UPDATE: Scratch the previous statement about them being made in 96, it looks like it was a replacement label from someone. I do see one board with a legitimate Model F label, made in 91.
UPDATE: Source #1 has confirmed with pictures. The boards are somewhat clean, but may have a stretched cord and/or missing keys / key caps. Also, this seller might not have the terminal necessary to function test these boards, so they could be sold as is.
UPDATE: Source #1 has committed to cleaning the boards and ensuring they are as complete as possible, meaning replacement key caps for any boards which are missing some, etc. Source #2 has also indicated that they're going to do the same.

Sign me up for two! I love model Fs! I don't need complete keycaps, but of course internals and casing must be ok.

Revenge, if you need to, allocate one with missing keycaps to me so that other geekhackers, who don't have as many spare keycaps as me, can get complete sets.
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: Techno Trousers on Wed, 02 April 2014, 00:01:38
Damn it. This April Fools joke is way over the line!
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: berserkfan on Wed, 02 April 2014, 01:42:34
Quote from: Techno Trousers on Wed, 02 April 2014, 00:01:38
Damn it. This April Fools joke is way over the line!

Infuriating! It's no longer April 1 where I am and hasn't been for 15 hours, so I didn't realize it was an April Fool's.
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 02 April 2014, 01:53:18
Quote from: berserkfan on Wed, 02 April 2014, 01:42:34
Quote from: Techno Trousers on Wed, 02 April 2014, 00:01:38
Damn it. This April Fools joke is way over the line!

Infuriating! It's no longer April 1 where I am and hasn't been for 15 hours, so I didn't realize it was an April Fool's.

it's still april fools in part of the world.

Anyway, This topic comes up in searches for 1387033, and makes it harder to find actual ones. I ran into this in 2012 and 2013 when I tried several times to actually get one.
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: rodya on Wed, 02 April 2014, 05:12:57
Can't tell if you guys are joking but this wasn't an April Fool's joke, people aren't looking at the date of the original post or even reading the thread.
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: Techno Trousers on Wed, 02 April 2014, 22:41:06
The necro bump on April 1 2014 by dgreekstallion was the joke. At least I assumed it was intended as such.

If there are any more of these out in the world, the first few that go on sale will make an industrial SSK selling price look like a bargain.
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: dgreekstallion on Thu, 03 April 2014, 10:30:20
Quote from: Techno Trousers on Wed, 02 April 2014, 22:41:06
The necro bump on April 1 2014 by dgreekstallion was the joke. At least I assumed it was intended as such.

If there are any more of these out in the world, the first few that go on sale will make an industrial SSK selling price look like a bargain.
Lol, I'm not kidding guys. I found one.
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: Photekq on Thu, 03 April 2014, 10:33:58
Quote from: dgreekstallion on Thu, 03 April 2014, 10:30:20
Quote from: Techno Trousers on Wed, 02 April 2014, 22:41:06
The necro bump on April 1 2014 by dgreekstallion was the joke. At least I assumed it was intended as such.

If there are any more of these out in the world, the first few that go on sale will make an industrial SSK selling price look like a bargain.
Lol, I'm not kidding guys. I found one.
Nice one, man. Post pics once it arrives! That really is one hell of a board you've found.
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: Techno Trousers on Thu, 03 April 2014, 22:15:07
Quote from: dgreekstallion on Thu, 03 April 2014, 10:30:20
Quote from: Techno Trousers on Wed, 02 April 2014, 22:41:06
The necro bump on April 1 2014 by dgreekstallion was the joke. At least I assumed it was intended as such.

If there are any more of these out in the world, the first few that go on sale will make an industrial SSK selling price look like a bargain.
Lol, I'm not kidding guys. I found one.

Congrats, that's awesome. I agree, pictures are definitely in order. And if you find any more, give ol' Techno Trousers a thought!
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: rodya on Fri, 04 April 2014, 00:33:40
No kidding, nice find.  Post pics for sure!
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: AbuBakr on Fri, 20 March 2015, 00:24:26
I'm interested if they're still here.
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: jonathanyu on Fri, 20 March 2015, 00:45:06
Quote from: AbuBakr on Fri, 20 March 2015, 00:24:26
I'm interested if they're still here.

check the date bro... you just necro a thread that have been necroed before
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: Data on Fri, 20 March 2015, 10:22:16
A most ancient of necros has occured.   :-X
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 20 March 2015, 10:23:59
This was just relisted

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Unsaver-Model-F-104-key-keyboard-EXTREMELY-RARE-/221720299891?
Title: Re: Tenkeyless Terminal Model F (1387033) Interest Check
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 20 March 2015, 10:34:08
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