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Offline InSanCen

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IBM Keycaps - UK
« on: Sun, 30 June 2024, 08:52:58 »
I want to put "New" caps on my 122 Key Terminal board (QMK/VIAL USB converter).

I know I can get Blanks from Unicomp in the US, and if I need to  I will, but For obvious reasons, I'd prefer a " local" company. Is there a UK seller anyone knows of? Would like a standard UK/ISO layout if needed, but I realise that, asking even more than just finding a UK seller.

Cheers in advance for any pointers, links etc.
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Offline Rhienfo

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Re: IBM Keycaps - UK
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 05 July 2024, 05:59:04 »
From what I'm aware the only two manufactuers of model m keycaps that I know of are both from the us (unicomp and model f labs), so I don't think you will be able to find someone local to order from. Unicomp does do UK ISO keycaps though, you can order a custom set from their website with a bunch of different options, I'll leave the full list and the uk ones as well.

https://support.pckeyboard.com/knowledgebase.php?category=2

https://support.pckeyboard.com/knowledgebase.php?article=63

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Offline InSanCen

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Re: IBM Keycaps - UK
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 08 July 2024, 00:55:41 »
Cheers.

I'll end up buying relegendable caps from Model F Labs. I have most of the Alpha's, and have a donor board or ten... It's got a normal enter key as opposed to the tiny US one, the rest I can map, Vial is super easy for the most part.

Cheers for the reply.
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Currently Using :- IBM M13 1996, Black :
Currently Own :- 1391406 1989 & 1990 : AT Model F 1985 : Boscom 122 (Black) : G80-3000 : G80-1800 (x2) : Wang 724 : G81-8000LPBGB (Card Reader, MY) : Unitek : AT102W : TVS Gold :
Project's :- 122 key 1389620 Wireless ESP32 :
'Pooter :- Xeon E5-2680v4 : Machinist MR9A : 2x16GB DDR4 : Radeon RX6600 : NVME & Spinning rust :
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