Q: mod to add space bar stabilizer

[msiegel]

hi all

i'm planning to swap an ibm model m space bar into a model f, in order to uncover 2 capacitive pads underneath so i can add more keys to the bottom row -- so i need to add two stabilizers for the new space bar, on the top plate (like in the model m).

any ideas on an easy approach?

the model f top plate is made of steel and the model f's own stabilizers for Enter and the number pad are plastic and seem to be injection riveted through holes in the top plate.

[JBert]

I have no idea how to do that, but I do know that you can alter the resistance of the space bar by opening the keyboard assembly and bending the extra stabilizing spring.

I have another model F on the way, maybe I can measure how much it differs from my current model F XT. When I modded that one, I forgot to measure the force it took before the change.