Model F, 122 key, 3179 Terminal

[ch_123]

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No pics unfortunately. Features determined by part number.

[microsoft windows]

I've got my eyes on that one. I've always wanted a Model F so I could see how they feel.

[kishy]

I've got my eyes on that one. I've always wanted a Model F so I could see how they feel.

Model M 122-key terminal keyboards are NOT an accurate gauge of how a 101-key Model M feels (though keep in mind that's a 1986/1989 comparison), so it's probably worth noting that a Model F 122-key terminal keyboard might not be an accurate gauge of how an AT Model F feels.

[microsoft windows]

Model M 122-key terminal keyboards are NOT an accurate gauge of how a 101-key Model M feels (though keep in mind that's a 1986/1989 comparison), so it's probably worth noting that a Model F 122-key terminal keyboard might not be an accurate gauge of how an AT Model F feels.

Well, it depends mostly on the wear it's gotten. But it has the same type of switch as an AT so it's got to be at least close. And Model F's also don't have those rivets which are prone to breakage that Model M's have.

[ch_123]

Definitely. There's no reason why the terminal keyboards would feel any different aside from age. There is some degree of variance between Model Fs in build quality, but I think the terminal ones are one of the more better built ones.

[microsoft windows]

Definitely. There's no reason why the terminal keyboards would feel any different aside from age. There is some degree of variance between Model Fs in build quality, but I think the terminal ones are one of the more better built ones.

I also like the layout of the terminal ones better with their full-size back space key. In addition, I can add extra springs and break up the right Shift, both Enter's, and the Backspace without having to remove all those rivets.

It's also much cheaper and has all its keys intact. With a little work, I should have it up and running with a PS/2 connector thanks to Kishy's guide.

[ch_123]

I think I had some success getting the "European" key working (i.e. the one between shift and Z). That said, the method I was using to test it may not have worked properly for undefined scan codes. YMMV in regards the other ones.

[vils]

Hmm..... If I open up the Model F AT and 10 years later still list it on Ebay as NIB will I go to Hell?.........

No, but you will have to bite the head of a chicken and spend a night on Haiti with Pat Robertson.

[ak_nala]

Even if they prove to be active on an AT, however, still wouldn't answer whether they are active on the 122-key Model F's.

[microsoft windows]

I thought CH123 said the extra pads in the Model F are dead?  I tried to poke something down a hole but the pads are offset from the key wells.

Which type of Model F does he have experience with? I think the maps on the 122-key and 84-key variants differ.

But, one must remember that the Model M with the 101-key design was derived from the 122-key Model F. That leads me to believe that their maps are similar, if not identical. But, it will take a real specimen to truly tell.

[ricercar]

No pics unfortunately. Features determined by part number.

Auction has pictures now.