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Offline chyros

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Typing Demo XL - bolt-modded vs stock IBM Model M
« on: Thu, 27 September 2018, 04:02:50 »
As requested by a viewer, a comparison between a bolt-modded and un-modded Model M. The bolt-modded one has pretty tightly clamped plates. Hope you enjoy! :)

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Re: Typing Demo XL - bolt-modded vs stock IBM Model M
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 27 September 2018, 04:47:53 »
I'm allergic to pinging and that has always been my main pet-peeve with buckling springs. The bolt-mod seems to reduce it significantly and makes it sound really nice. Nice video!
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Re: Typing Demo XL - bolt-modded vs stock IBM Model M
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 27 September 2018, 14:36:38 »
The pinging resembles a sword fight..

Yes, Because Gekhrs slay dragons with dem, keyboards..
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Re: Typing Demo XL - bolt-modded vs stock IBM Model M
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 27 September 2018, 17:24:42 »
Quote from: Lansky on Thu, 27 September 2018, 04:47:53

The bolt-mod seems to reduce it significantly and makes it sound really nice.


With a bolt-mod you have the option of "tuning" the sound and feel by tightening and loosening the screws. See my cross-post on DT.
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Re: Typing Demo XL - bolt-modded vs stock IBM Model M
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 27 September 2018, 21:37:51 »
This kind of comparison is hard because every Model M feels and sounds different. They're all individuals. In my limited experience, if it feels and sounds like crap before, bolt-modding it will not fix it. That said, for one of my specimens, it did reduce the ping a bit and make it "thockier".
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