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Title: IBM 3178 (Model F), Free shipping, currently at $25
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 22 January 2015, 23:54:05
It's not really worth more than $50-60 since it's serial and based on some past sales.  Could be a fund conversion project for someone.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-Model-C2-O-Clicky-Keyboard-1984-/161568506179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item259e3bc143
Title: Re: IBM 3178 (Model F), Free shipping, currently at $25
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 23 January 2015, 00:34:32
While decent looking I don't think I could get used to the layout?
Title: Re: IBM 3178 (Model F), Free shipping, currently at $25
Post by: Touch_It on Fri, 23 January 2015, 10:07:08
The layout could be modded (I think) to be more like ansi.  With that being said a lot of people use these for parts boards.  I doubt I will get this as I don't like ebay, but I am in the market for one.  I think the keyboards have some charm to them.  Also I want the solenoid from it :D.
Title: Re: IBM 3178 (Model F), Free shipping, currently at $25
Post by: orihalcon on Fri, 23 January 2015, 12:58:14
The layout could be modded (I think) to be more like ansi.  With that being said a lot of people use these for parts boards.  I doubt I will get this as I don't like ebay, but I am in the market for one.  I think the keyboards have some charm to them.  Also I want the solenoid from it :D.

Planning on putting the solenoid in your F 107? I have a solenoid I am going to try that with, but I haven't gotten around to seeing if it will actually fit without modifying the case. I'm sure space can be made if needed, so will cross that bridge when I come to it.  Need to get a solenoid driver first though.
Title: Re: IBM 3178 (Model F), Free shipping, currently at $25
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 23 January 2015, 13:00:30
The layout could be modded (I think) to be more like ansi.  With that being said a lot of people use these for parts boards.  I doubt I will get this as I don't like ebay, but I am in the market for one.  I think the keyboards have some charm to them.  Also I want the solenoid from it :D.

Planning on putting the solenoid in your F 107? I have a solenoid I am going to try that with, but I haven't gotten around to seeing if it will actually fit without modifying the case. I'm sure space can be made if needed, so will cross that bridge when I come to it.  Need to get a solenoid driver first though.

Xwhatsit has made a solenoid driver for these as well.
Title: Re: IBM 3178 (Model F), Free shipping, currently at $25
Post by: Touch_It on Fri, 23 January 2015, 13:38:34

The layout could be modded (I think) to be more like ansi.  With that being said a lot of people use these for parts boards.  I doubt I will get this as I don't like ebay, but I am in the market for one.  I think the keyboards have some charm to them.  Also I want the solenoid from it :D.

Planning on putting the solenoid in your F 107? I have a solenoid I am going to try that with, but I haven't gotten around to seeing if it will actually fit without modifying the case. I'm sure space can be made if needed, so will cross that bridge when I come to it.  Need to get a solenoid driver first though.

thats my plan.   I only am taking an educated guess as I have never seen a solenoid irl but I think it will fit.
Title: Re: IBM 3178 (Model F), Free shipping, currently at $25
Post by: Coin-op Adjutant on Wed, 28 January 2015, 12:47:37
Ended today.  Was on the winning bid until someone sniped mine literally in the last 20 seconds.  Oh, well.
Title: Re: IBM 3178 (Model F), Free shipping, currently at $25
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 28 January 2015, 13:16:56
Ended today.  Was on the winning bid until someone sniped mine literally in the last 20 seconds.  Oh, well.

It happens, but more usually in the last 5 seconds :(