[GB] F104+SSK+122+62+77+50+Ergo orders now open! Kishsaver+Industrial Model F

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Bluetooth wireless Model F update:

Is anyone interested in making their Model F wireless?

I recently saw a post on this, for the Model M:  https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?t=29368

Maybe it can be an update or add-on PCB to Rico's Leyden Jar controller or the xwhatsit controller, or a new controller entirely (less convenient as it would require everyone to desolder their current controller). 

The Leyden Jar RP2040-based controller does accept power and signal on its header extension, so something like the Supermini NRF52840 used for the above project may be able to work with a battery.  Ideally, if a PCB is needed it could be designed to be manufacturable by JLCPCB.  If it is powered off the header extension, it might also be helpful to have an extension header on the add-on PCB for a solenoid driver and solenoid (though the battery won't last as long).  The Leyden Jar currently allows one controller to communicate with and power another:  https://github.com/mymakercorner/Leyden_Jar

There are other projects not specific to the Model F that may work but are currently not tested with the Model F:

https://handheldsci.com/kb/
https://sterling-key.com/

https://www.wscome.com/product/wired-keyboard-converted-to-wireless-keyboard-diy-kit/
https://www.wscome.com/product/convert-a-wired-keyboard-to-wireless-keyboard-wbt-v2-wbt2-v4/
https://git.kkozai.com/kenji/pico_ble_hid/
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1d7c5dc/sterlingkey_a_bluetooth_adapter_to_turn_your/
https://www.reddit.com/r/olkb/comments/sby7k6/diy_bluetooth_qmk_microcontroller/


My guess is that the Model F would require a much larger battery to be able to run for several weeks (15000mah?).  Maybe one of those Lithium iron phosphate batteries of that size could be used. 

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Hey all! Recieved my model F122, it's wonderful. Super well built and it looks stunning.

I do have one small issue - compared to either of my model M's, the keys are a bit scratchy, and even the 1U keys can be inconsistent/bind slightly with off-center key presses. I did not find any information in the manual regarding this behavior. I believe this is caused by the keycaps, as I do not have this issue if I install an original Model M key.

Any advice would be appreciated!

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No, I would not characterize Model F keys as scratchier than Model M keys.  Your old keyboard is probably decades old and may be quite smooth after so much usage.

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No, I would not characterize Model F keys as scratchier than Model M keys.  Your old keyboard is probably decades old and may be quite smooth after so much usage.

That makes sense. Primary concern is binding with off-center presses. It isn't major, and I'll see if that resolves with continued use!