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Title: Hi, I'm Misha
Post by: Misha353W on Wed, 18 November 2015, 16:18:59

Hi everyone! My name is Misha and I'm from the Netherlands. Two weeks ago I didn't have a clue about keyboards but sitting at home with a broken foot makes me a quick learner ;) The basic idea wàs getting an IBM model M and play "Epic Pinball" (haven't touched my high scores since I threw out my old model M!), and now I'm here working out how to bring a 122-key from 1987 to life using Soarer's converter and a Pro Micro :cool:

Title: Re: Hi, I'm Misha
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 18 November 2015, 16:40:26

Hey there :)

Very cool, my SO lives in the Netherlands.

Have a good time here :thumb:

Title: Re: Hi, I'm Misha
Post by: Snowdog993 on Wed, 18 November 2015, 21:11:05

Quote from: Misha353W on Wed, 18 November 2015, 16:18:59

Hi everyone! My name is Misha and I'm from the Netherlands. Two weeks ago I didn't have a clue about keyboards but sitting at home with a broken foot makes me a quick learner ;) The basic idea wàs getting an IBM model M and play "Epic Pinball" (haven't touched my high scores since I threw out my old model M!), and now I'm here working out how to bring a 122-key from 1987 to life using Soarer's converter and a Pro Micro :cool:

That's great!  Nice to see another Model M come back to life!

Title: Re: Hi, I'm Misha
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 19 November 2015, 04:09:28

Welcome to Geekhack!

I hope your foot heals soon :)

At least you don't kneed feet to type :))

I also am in the process (at least I will be when I start) of restoring a Model M 122.  As well as trying to get hold of a Model F 122.  Good, solid, reliable boards!

Title: Re: Hi, I'm Misha
Post by: Bromono on Thu, 19 November 2015, 07:28:13

hmmm

I am guessing your avatar is a direct representation to you bringing your keyboard back to life?

welcome to geekhack!

Title: Re: Hi, I'm Misha
Post by: Misha353W on Thu, 19 November 2015, 21:09:17

Well I've done a number of Frankenbuilds in the past! Even put a motherboard in a '50s radio case once :cool:
I was actually thinking of using an '80s IBM or Compaq case for my last build but in the end I couldn't find one, so I gutted an Acer >:D

Title: Re: Hi, I'm Misha
Post by: MaNiFeX on Fri, 20 November 2015, 12:19:16

Welcome!  I've liked every Dutch experience I've had.  Spent 10 days in Amsterdam and another 7 in Den Haage.  Love the Netherlands.  Portland has a direct flight to Frankfurt, so I've been thinking of visiting when I get some free time. 

Enjoy clacking!

Title: Re: Hi, I'm Misha
Post by: captaineleven on Fri, 20 November 2015, 14:39:49

Quote from: Misha353W on Wed, 18 November 2015, 16:18:59

Hi everyone! My name is Misha and I'm from the Netherlands. Two weeks ago I didn't have a clue about keyboards but sitting at home with a broken foot makes me a quick learner ;) The basic idea wàs getting an IBM model M and play "Epic Pinball" (haven't touched my high scores since I threw out my old model M!), and now I'm here working out how to bring a 122-key from 1987 to life using Soarer's converter and a Pro Micro :cool:

Welcome to Geekhack! Hope your foot feels better and heals!