Pictured below is my first keyboard mod which is ~95% done.
I was lucky enough to purchase an IBM Model M and Model F XT on the cheap for parts to accomplish this (still missing L-ALT and Up Arrow (not pictured) keycaps) I have the R-ALT, but both will need to be taken down a bit as it sticks under the case by a millimeter or so.
As you can see the spacebar is currently replaced with a caps lock key.. I cannot get the Model M spacebar to actuate properly!
Pictured to the right of the spacebar is a washer (I have two) which I attempted to retrofit around the barrels below the 'C' and '<' keycaps.
The spacebar's stabilizer bar was then sandwiched between the washers and the barrel plate, but to no avail. The flossmod is also done which removes the 'ping' completely without any other noticeable effect. It is literally a dream to use.
How would I set it up such that my L-CTRL + F1-F8 would be able to act as F9-F16? (using Soarer's)I tried a function layer, but that completely removed the normal functionality of L-CTRL
Does anyone more experienced have tips on getting my model M spacebar to actuate?Bonus points if I don't have to take it all apart again.
Thank you so much for viewing!