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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: dgreekstallion on Tue, 03 September 2013, 19:25:52
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Got my IBM Model F Keyboard in today. It is an absolute dream to type on.
I had my Model F revamped, converted to USB and repainted. Also notice the unique keycaps I got from Unicomp. I would also like to renege my previous comments about them. These keycaps seem to be of excellent quality.
Also, I can't forget to thank USPS for cracking the freshly repaired case. The box was packed incredibly well and they still were able to live up to their reputation.
As a temporary repair, I strapped down the crack with a layer of painter's tape to protect the paint then went over that with some Gorilla Tape. On the way I have some sugru as a permanent fix.
I am also open to any ideas on a better fix! I am all ears.
Beyond the cosmetic damage, this Model F is an absolutely wonderful keyboard to bang on- it's definitely going to make me an even faster typist. I prefer it over my IBM Model M, as the keys seem to require less force on the F versus the M. Or I could be full of ****, which is definitely possible.
-Dan.
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It looks great :)
I look forward to having a model F.
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It looks great :)
I look forward to having a model F.
Thank you very much. Now I am just going to be racking my brain on the best ways to creatively fix the corner and maybe even improve the look of the case.
I was thinking of just re-painting the two sides that flank the keys a different color. It could look very cool... Who knows.
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nice color for the keycap sir
great combination :thumb:
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Seems to be a common issue:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47994.0
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Nice conversion. It looks a hell of a lot better.
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nice color for the keycap sir
great combination :thumb:
Thank you much. I went to Texas Christian University and those are my colors!
Seems to be a common issue:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47994.0
Indeed it is. Thanks for that resourceful link.
Nice conversion. It looks a hell of a lot better.
Thanks man, this thing really is a joy to type on. It's amazing!
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Not too sure if I like the cap colors or not, but welcome to the model F club!
I love my F AT, hope you love your F122
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Not too sure if I like the cap colors or not, but welcome to the model F club!
I love my F AT, hope you love your F122
Color is not too bad. Legend placement is horrible.
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Not too sure if I like the cap colors or not, but welcome to the model F club!
I love my F AT, hope you love your F122
Color is not too bad. Legend placement is horrible.
I like a darker purple than that so....
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That looks really good, pity it was came cracked
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It looks like it belongs in an 80's arcade.
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How did you get it converted to USB?
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man those are big keyboards
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How did you get it converted to USB?
Teensy 2.0.
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Not too sure if I like the cap colors or not, but welcome to the model F club!
I love my F AT, hope you love your F122
Thanks man. I do love it already.
Color is not too bad. Legend placement is horrible.
What's up with the legend placement?
I like a darker purple than that so....
Yeah, me too. This isn't exactly TCU purple so I will change it eventually.
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Haha, well I am relegated to using my Model F naked, while I fix the case... Never thought I would type out those words, haha.