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Title: Model M layout conversion ISO/ANSI
Post by: njbair on Fri, 17 April 2015, 19:56:10

I remember reading somewhere that Model M boards all share the same barrel plates and membranes, so if you relocate the spring hammers you can change the layout. Can anyone confirm this? I am particularly interested if this is still true of the Unicomp PC-122. I bought two used ISO layouts and I would like to convert at least one of them to ANSI.

Title: Re: Model M layout conversion ISO/ANSI
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Fri, 17 April 2015, 20:02:56

This is true, but I'm not sure if that goes for the Uni's as well... I would think so but...

I'll post a link if I can find it again!!!

Title: Re: Model M layout conversion ISO/ANSI
Post by: njbair on Fri, 17 April 2015, 20:05:42

I should just be able to pop off the enter key and look for an empty barrel, right?

I can actually probably dry-fit all the ANSI keys before I tear it apart. I'll have to try that tomorrow when I get into work.

Title: Re: Model M layout conversion ISO/ANSI
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 18 April 2015, 03:36:01

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=48786.0
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55913.0
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=65244.0
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=65960.0

Title: Re: Model M layout conversion ISO/ANSI
Post by: njbair on Sat, 18 April 2015, 21:20:54

Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 18 April 2015, 03:36:01

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=48786.0
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55913.0
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=65244.0
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=65960.0

I guess your search-fu is better than mine.

Do you use the site search or Google when you go looking for things?

Title: Re: Model M layout conversion ISO/ANSI
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 18 April 2015, 21:41:44

Quote from: njbair on Sat, 18 April 2015, 21:20:54

Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 18 April 2015, 03:36:01

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=48786.0
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55913.0
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=65244.0
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=65960.0

I guess your search-fu is better than mine.

Do you use the site search or Google when you go looking for things?

Usually Google, with the "site:geekhack.org" qualifier.