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geekhack Projects => Making Stuff Together! => Topic started by: dorkvader on Sat, 20 May 2017, 15:31:22
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I discovered this about 5 years ago when I was getting into wheelwriters, that the wheelwriter spacebar and "code" key would fit on a model M. It requires you to move some spring around thouh.
A few years after that I decided to mod one of my terminal model Ms to be bolt modded. I think I was bolt modding all my model Ms I swapped some things around but I couldn't get the "-" key on the numberpad to work. I now suspect I was just using the wrong key in soarer's firmware but oh well. I ended up cutting the traces off the PCB.
I wanted to use a terminal M because you need a controller / converter anyway, and I needed it so that I could remap the keys. I also like how the controller bolts to the back of the plate instead of just sitting in the case. Finally, I liked the cable channel on the bottom. I actually did a lot of work trying to get this working, I grabbed a new controller, another compatible terminal controller, a new membrane sheet, etc.
So today I grabbed a teensy from my order and soldered it up. What remains is to grab a USB cable and to program it. I might cut the USB connector off the teensy to get it to fit better: still not decided. Here are some pictures. As always, ask questions and I'll answer them next time I'm online.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4165/33940346404_8899ec02c9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/THc9wh)P1090869 (https://flic.kr/p/THc9wh) by dork_vader_exe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dork_vader/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4274/34619950222_f88fcb10fc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UKfi4u)P1090870 (https://flic.kr/p/UKfi4u) by dork_vader_exe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dork_vader/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4179/34619951352_4fa1431811_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UKfioY)P1090871 (https://flic.kr/p/UKfioY) by dork_vader_exe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dork_vader/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4180/33940347964_f288c336c3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/THc9Zb)P1090872 (https://flic.kr/p/THc9Zb) by dork_vader_exe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dork_vader/), on Flickr
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looks neat! tough i prefer the MF style..
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What's a good firmware for this? I usually go with soarer but it's not really current anymore. I really liked how I can quickly change layout, this saves a lot of time when figuring out a new kb matrix. Any thoughts?
Also what's the mf layout? I have most of the model fs and most of the model ms so im curious.
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its in the groupbuy thread.
however its set on ice for now.
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What's a good firmware for this? I usually go with soarer but it's not really current anymore. I really liked how I can quickly change layout, this saves a lot of time when figuring out a new kb matrix. Any thoughts?
Also what's the mf layout? I have most of the model fs and most of the model ms so im curious.
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This is the split spacebar on Model MF project:
(https://deskthority.net/resources/image/33076)
DT Thread: https://deskthority.net/group-buys-f50/model-mf-drop-in-kit-for-converting-the-ibm-model-m-into-an-f-t15091.html (https://deskthority.net/group-buys-f50/model-mf-drop-in-kit-for-converting-the-ibm-model-m-into-an-f-t15091.html)
Though as Phenix have mentioned, it was cancelled for the mean time. Hopefully someone could organize a GB for just the PCB/controller.