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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: chyros on Thu, 27 September 2018, 04:02:50

Title: Typing Demo XL - bolt-modded vs stock IBM Model M
Post by: chyros on Thu, 27 September 2018, 04:02:50

As requested by a viewer, a comparison between a bolt-modded and un-modded Model M. The bolt-modded one has pretty tightly clamped plates. Hope you enjoy! :)

Title: Re: Typing Demo XL - bolt-modded vs stock IBM Model M
Post by: Lansky on Thu, 27 September 2018, 04:47:53

I'm allergic to pinging and that has always been my main pet-peeve with buckling springs. The bolt-mod seems to reduce it significantly and makes it sound really nice. Nice video!

Title: Re: Typing Demo XL - bolt-modded vs stock IBM Model M
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 27 September 2018, 14:36:38

The pinging resembles a sword fight..

Yes, Because Gekhrs slay dragons with dem, keyboards..

Title: Re: Typing Demo XL - bolt-modded vs stock IBM Model M
Post by: fohat.digs on Thu, 27 September 2018, 17:24:42

Quote from: Lansky on Thu, 27 September 2018, 04:47:53

The bolt-mod seems to reduce it significantly and makes it sound really nice.

With a bolt-mod you have the option of "tuning" the sound and feel by tightening and loosening the screws. See my cross-post on DT.

Title: Re: Typing Demo XL - bolt-modded vs stock IBM Model M
Post by: Kavik on Thu, 27 September 2018, 21:37:51

This kind of comparison is hard because every Model M feels and sounds different. They're all individuals. In my limited experience, if it feels and sounds like crap before, bolt-modding it will not fix it. That said, for one of my specimens, it did reduce the ping a bit and make it "thockier".