Author Topic: Post your BS boards here! (Read 433477 times)

mteinum · « **Reply #600 on:** Sat, 02 July 2016, 16:44:17 »

Here is my 1391409

Moistgun · « **Reply #601 on:** Sun, 03 July 2016, 20:06:54 »

Quote from: Mattr567 on Sat, 02 July 2016, 15:05:44

Kinda off topic but does anyone have a link to a tool that can open the Model M? Need to do the bolt mod. Been to a couple stores and none of the tools i've found fit.

Any decent socket set should have the 7/16th long throat bit you want.

Might be 7/32 idr

smknjoe · « **Reply #602 on:** Sun, 03 July 2016, 20:23:46 »

It's the 7/32 that you need for the case. 1/4 for the ground cable if I'm not mistaken. This kit has all you need: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006OBFEK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

mike52787 · « **Reply #603 on:** Sun, 03 July 2016, 21:42:25 »

Feelin patriotic.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #604 on:** Sun, 03 July 2016, 21:59:27 »

Quote from: mike52787 on Sun, 03 July 2016, 21:42:25

Feelin patriotic.
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'Murica! What's up with the CPUs?

mike52787 · « **Reply #605 on:** Sun, 03 July 2016, 22:04:13 »

Quote from: UsualSuspectXXX on Sun, 03 July 2016, 21:59:27

Quote from: mike52787 on Sun, 03 July 2016, 21:42:25
Feelin patriotic.
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'Murica! What's up with the CPUs?

I dont know, I like the look of em. As you can see in my profile pic they were on my 1390131 in the past, and I like it.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #606 on:** Sun, 03 July 2016, 22:12:24 »

Quote from: mike52787 on Sun, 03 July 2016, 22:04:13

Quote from: UsualSuspectXXX on Sun, 03 July 2016, 21:59:27
Quote from: mike52787 on Sun, 03 July 2016, 21:42:25
Feelin patriotic.
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'Murica! What's up with the CPUs?
I dont know, I like the look of em. As you can see in my profile pic they were on my 1390131 in the past, and I like it.

Ahh, nice. They old chips are kind of cool looking.

Melvang · « **Reply #607 on:** Tue, 05 July 2016, 00:27:18 »

Very nice, my parents first computer was a Packard Bell with a 486 SX2 processor.

Either way, I finally got my Kishy done aside from paint, but that will have to wait as I am not doing that myself.

Here is a quick pic.

TacticalCoder · « **Reply #608 on:** Tue, 05 July 2016, 06:37:07 »

Quote from: Melvang on Tue, 05 July 2016, 00:27:18

Very nice, my parents first computer was a Packard Bell with a 486 SX2 processor.

Damn I'm old! I remember my 386 DX 33 Mhz which I could boost to 40 Mhz, while it was running, by pressing the "turbo" button. And that was far from my first computer: first computers were 8-bit beasts

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #609 on:** Tue, 05 July 2016, 14:38:16 »

Quote from: TacticalCoder on Tue, 05 July 2016, 06:37:07

Quote from: Melvang on Tue, 05 July 2016, 00:27:18
Very nice, my parents first computer was a Packard Bell with a 486 SX2 processor.

Damn I'm old! I remember my 386 DX 33 Mhz which I could boost to 40 Mhz, while it was running, by pressing the "turbo" button. And that was far from my first computer: first computers were 8-bit beasts

Now you just made me feel very old.

I'm over the hill, I suppose.

emdude · « **Reply #610 on:** Fri, 08 July 2016, 20:21:28 »

IBM 3277 model 2

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #611 on:** Fri, 08 July 2016, 20:50:46 »

Quote from: emdude on Fri, 08 July 2016, 20:21:28

IBM 3277 model 2

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Dude. That looks awesome. Must be a joy to type on!

emdude · « **Reply #612 on:** Fri, 08 July 2016, 22:57:39 »

Thanks! Beam springs are definitely super fun to type on.

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UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #613 on:** Fri, 08 July 2016, 23:05:45 »

Quote from: emdude on Fri, 08 July 2016, 22:57:39

Thanks! Beam springs are definitely super fun to type on.

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I love that it has a ¢ symbol!
How much work does it take to get one of these up and running on a modern computer?

emdude · « **Reply #614 on:** Sat, 09 July 2016, 01:01:19 »

It seems to be pretty easy; if you have a pre-assembled xwhatsit, then I think it's just a matter of installing it in lieu of the original controller, like so:

Unfortunately, my 3277 seems to be one of the original IBM beam springs, and the controller and pad card are on the same PCB, making it impossible to use an xwhatsit.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #615 on:** Sat, 09 July 2016, 07:26:38 »

Ahh. I'll have to keep that in mind when I start looking for one. Could you just use a soarer's converter?

alh84001 · « **Reply #616 on:** Sat, 09 July 2016, 11:58:05 »

Beamsprings use a completely different protocol I think, so converter wouldn't do. You need a whole controller and with capsense xwhatsit is the only option (for now; there is some development on this front)

@emdude, perhaps you could pluck out the controller chip on that one, and connect xwhatsit with some ribbon cable to the pins? Not the nicest setup sure, and may involve some precision soldering, but maybe it's doable?

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #617 on:** Sat, 09 July 2016, 12:12:47 »

Quote from: pr0ximity on Fri, 24 June 2016, 05:36:05

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Quote from: emdude on Fri, 08 July 2016, 20:21:28

IBM 3277 model 2

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Beamspring is so sexy, I can't wait til I get one

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #618 on:** Sat, 09 July 2016, 16:37:50 »

Quote from: alh84001 on Sat, 09 July 2016, 11:58:05

Beamsprings use a completely different protocol I think, so converter wouldn't do. You need a whole controller and with capsense xwhatsit is the only option (for now; there is some development on this front)

Thanks for the info alh84001!

Mattr567 · « **Reply #619 on:** Mon, 11 July 2016, 16:26:39 »

Got my 1398601 finally opened. One broken rivet, that's it. Was expecting much more. Am doing the bolt mod anyway since it feels off around the enter key.

Mattr567 · « **Reply #620 on:** Wed, 13 July 2016, 22:52:16 »

I bolt modded my Model M, and I love it. It feels so fresh and responsive. I would advise anyone with a unsatisfactory BS experience to do this mod. I only had one broken rivet and it feels so much better nonetheless.
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mike52787 · « **Reply #621 on:** Thu, 14 July 2016, 13:50:30 »

Happy Family

Moistgun · « **Reply #622 on:** Thu, 14 July 2016, 15:35:22 »

Quote from: Mattr567 on Wed, 13 July 2016, 22:52:16

I bolt modded my Model M, and I love it. It feels so fresh and responsive. I would advise anyone with a unsatisfactory BS experience to do this mod. I only had one broken rivet and it feels so much better nonetheless.
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Very cool.
TBH, I dont think I noticed much of a difference.
I didnt use mine as a daily driver, but I had 20 broken rivets and never noticed a feel difference.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #623 on:** Thu, 14 July 2016, 22:38:21 »

Quote from: mike52787 on Thu, 14 July 2016, 13:50:30

Happy Family
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Very nice sir. I love seeing the evolution!

Mattr567 · « **Reply #624 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 12:34:24 »

Just bought a brand new original industrial case from Unicomp. Excited to try it on

lolpes · « **Reply #625 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 12:42:58 »

My SSK with PT displaywriter caps

alh84001 · « **Reply #626 on:** Sun, 24 July 2016, 21:31:42 »

Potato pic of the new arrivals

M2 has some springs bent and two springs stretched out which would often actuate the switch even when keycap was not depressed, so I took them out. I'll need to get replacements to do the board justice. Quite an interesting board to say the least.

Aran.E99 · « **Reply #627 on:** Thu, 28 July 2016, 06:44:36 »

An IBM model M 1394428 terminal board. has some weird caps. not sure if it works. first i need to get another teensy... guess it would help if any documentation existed of it or if i could find its counterpart. I'm assuming the model number shows few results because it is english layout.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #628 on:** Thu, 28 July 2016, 06:49:16 »

Quote from: Aran.E99 on Thu, 28 July 2016, 06:44:36

An IBM model M 1394428 terminal board. has some weird caps. not sure if it works. first i need to get another teensy... guess it would help if any documentation existed of it or if i could find its counterpart. I'm assuming the model number shows few results because it is english layout.
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This might be helpful to you.

juahenza · « **Reply #629 on:** Thu, 28 July 2016, 06:52:14 »

custom caps from unicomp

Aran.E99 · « **Reply #630 on:** Thu, 28 July 2016, 06:54:13 »

thanks for the link, i feel confident about converting it but i hate owning something and the only documentation of its existence is a gumtree ad from 2 years ago. for £30 i can't complain though...

jerue · « **Reply #631 on:** Thu, 28 July 2016, 08:03:47 »

new photos!

IBM Displaywrite SSK rear shot

IBM Displaywrite SSK + Pharaoh BBv2

juahenza · « **Reply #632 on:** Thu, 28 July 2016, 08:05:19 »

Quote from: jerue on Thu, 28 July 2016, 08:03:47

new photos!

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IBM Displaywrite SSK rear shot

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IBM Displaywrite SSK + Pharaoh BBv2

so much epicness in one picture

Moistgun · « **Reply #633 on:** Thu, 28 July 2016, 09:21:10 »

Quote from: jerue on Thu, 28 July 2016, 08:03:47

new photos!

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IBM Displaywrite SSK + Pharaoh BBv2

6/10

Theres a crumb in the left channel.

Nice try Jerue.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #634 on:** Thu, 28 July 2016, 18:15:02 »

Quote from: Moistgun on Thu, 28 July 2016, 09:21:10

Theres a crumb in the left channel.

Nice try Jerue.

He got so close too =/

Belfong · « **Reply #635 on:** Fri, 29 July 2016, 08:00:04 »

I love how close the blues are to each other!

Aran.E99 · « **Reply #636 on:** Fri, 29 July 2016, 08:19:39 »

just got my 1394428 cleaned up and it's looking good so far...

Mattr567 · « **Reply #637 on:** Sat, 30 July 2016, 15:18:31 »

Got my NOS industrial case

Its feels great to finally have a IBM logo'd product.

Darkshado · « **Reply #638 on:** Sat, 30 July 2016, 21:25:56 »

Bought two model Ms (and my first buckling spring boards) Thursday evening. I took an old mothballed machine to test them, waiting a PS/2 to USB converter...

I don't have a suitable 5.5.mm driver right now: cleaned both keysets, cases and top barrel plate, no broken rivets judging by sound and uniform feel.

The one I'm currently typing on is an ISO white logo model 1391413 with the French Canadian layout, made in Mexico and dated June 5th 1989.

The other one is a bit of an oddity around here: a Greenock board, white logo model 1391402, France French AZERTY, dated December 12th 1990. My plan is to convert it to the French Canadian layout, which is partway done. As you can see it is also missing a few keycaps; might get fancy and ask if they have any of those NOS Industrial cases left over...

Regards,

Darkshado

alh84001 · « **Reply #639 on:** Sun, 31 July 2016, 18:08:37 »

So many boards waiting on keycaps. Some waiting on cables too :/

Aran.E99 · « **Reply #640 on:** Sun, 31 July 2016, 18:36:44 »

Quote from: alh84001 on Sun, 31 July 2016, 18:08:37

So many boards waiting on keycaps. Some waiting on cables too :/
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nice collection :eek:
do i see a crack in the SSK case? :(

mike52787 · « **Reply #641 on:** Sun, 31 July 2016, 18:37:39 »

Quote from: Aran.E99 on Sun, 31 July 2016, 18:36:44

Quote from: alh84001 on Sun, 31 July 2016, 18:08:37
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nice collection :eek:
do i see a crack in the SSK case? :(

it looks like a modded 101 case cut into a ssk. notice the cuts on the top and bottom. Plus, the ssk didnt have such a large bezel at the top.

Aran.E99 · « **Reply #642 on:** Sun, 31 July 2016, 18:45:56 »

just noticed the cut at the bottom, which made me think that its been cut into an ssk

alh84001 · « **Reply #643 on:** Sun, 31 July 2016, 18:52:42 »

Yep. That's a cut case. And i made an error, so it's a bit too much cut, but luckily the nav cluster just fits. There's an FSSK PCB inside actually.

For some more cutting (and gluing), that's an M122 from a regular case put inside a F122-like bottom case from another M122, and covered with a top case from an actual F122

) I used the top case from M122 on my F122.