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I do have a minor issue with random keypresses though (extra keys when one key is pressed). It sounds like something the QMK beta would fix. Would I be able to get an invite?


I installed the QMK beta this morning, and it has fixed this issue for me. I've been using the keyboard all day, and it ...

I've been having a bit of trouble with the space bar getting stuck on my F77, so I've raised the stabiliser tabs. This seems to have fixed it, but the space bar is a bit rattly now (it was really nice and solid before). I've experimented with different heights for the tabs, but can't seem to get ...

Hi Ellipse, my F77 arrived this week. It sounds and feels great! Thanks so much for all your hard work on this. It has certainly been worth the wait.

I do have a minor issue with random keypresses though (extra keys when one key is pressed). It sounds like something the QMK beta would fix. Would I ...

I'll give it a go. Thanks for your help!

abrahamstechnology wrote: Check the keycap itself.

Ah, right. The keycap looks fine, no cracks there.

Does the spacebar feel wobbly? If so, it may be the stabilizer mounts are cracked. If not, the stabilizer may just need a bit of lubricant.

It does feel a little bit wobbly. I didn't notice any obvious cracks, but they do seem to roll quite a bit to the left. This is my first board with these PCB ...

Hey guys, I recently purchased my first Wyse keyboard, a PCE (#840358-01) from '94. Overall I really like it, but the space bar seems a little loose & rattly to me. Here's a very quick sound test:

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Just wondering whether that space bar sound is normal for this type of board, or ...

I have an MK-96, I'll have to give this a try. Too bad I threw out all my s-video cables ...

How do you like the MK-96? I quite like the sound of it, although the switches on mine could be a bit smoother. I find they sometimes stick a bit if I don't hit them at the right angle. Maybe they are ...

Ah I see! Thanks Hasu.

I reassembled the keyboard last night, and tested it a bit more thoroughly. Everything is working well, but I noticed an issue with a couple of keys: ` and \

If I press and release the ` key, I can see the scan codes logged in hid_listen with no latency (FF32 for the press and FFB2 for the release ...

It works! Thanks so much Hasu. Here's a new log. I pressed the 1,2,3 keys, unplugged the ADB cable (leaving the USB cable plugged in), plugged the ADB cable back in, and then typed the 4,5,6 keys. I didn't see any log messages when disconnecting/reconnecting the ADB cable, but it did log the 4,5,6 ...

Wow thanks Hasu! Snacks is right about the keyboard wizardry. I’ll give this a go when I get home and let you know how it goes.

Thanks Muirium! If I don't end up mapping the matrix on this board, I'm sure I'll do it on another one in the future

Thanks for taking a look guys. Here are a couple of photos of my wiring:

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I'm using a hacked up svideo cable, and the pins for it are as follows:

ADB pin 1 - Outer blue - connected to Pro Micro pin 3 (DATA)
ADB pin 2 - Outer white
ADB pin 3 - Inner blue - connected ...

Thanks Muirium. Sounds like Soarer's controller might be the go. I haven't done this before, but keen to give it a try. How do you normally go about mapping the matrix? I was thinking I'd remove the ICs and then use a multimeter to check connectivity between the switch pads and the IC pads - or is ...

Hey guys, I picked up a cheap Macally MK96 last month, and have been working on restoring it. The plate was pretty rusty, so after doing a basic cleanup, I desoldered all the switches, removed the rust, and repainted the plate.

I built an ADB to USB converter using a pro micro and Hasu's firmware ...

Great, thanks! I'll PM you.

I have a DisplayWriter that's missing the Code key, and I'm looking for a replacement. I've heard that a Selectric right shift key will fit, and wondering if anyone has a spare that they'd be willing to sell?

My 30 pin connector from ebay arrived this week, so I had a go at wiring up my DisplayWriter last night. Happy to report that CommonSense is working well with it.

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Thanks for your help with this wcass. I ordered some of your shims from oshpark, but haven't had to use them yet (the 1 ...

Ok great, thanks wcass.

Thanks for the tip. Would something like this do the job?

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I'd be interested to see the gerbers if you have a chance to dig them up.

CommonSense is working so well on my Model F that I was thinking about using it to convert my DisplayWriter as well. My plan was to desolder the 30 pin connector from the original controller, and hook that up to a Cypress board. Just wondering if anyone has tried this, or if there's any reason why ...

Thanks Sandrax. Great work on your 3178 by the way. I think it was your post that gave me the idea to use CommonSense. I was was previously thinking of using an xwhatsit, but wasn't sure if it could be configured to handle 23 columns.

I think I might need to adjust my wiring a bit, as I'm finding ...

I just finished wiring this up and reassembled the keyboard. After a bit of tweaking the hardware parameters in FlightController it's all working perfectly!

I misread the wiring instructions initially, and thought that I had to wire up the last 23 columns (as opposed to the first 23). Luckily ...

IBM System 32 for sale here https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/IBM-System-32/163299791778

Hi DMA, thanks for building CommonSense, it looks awesome and I'm keen to give it a go. I have an IBM model F that looks like a 3178 without the blue switch, but the PCB layout is a bit different. It has 4 rows and 23 columns, as far as I can tell. I thought I'd have a go at getting it wired up ...

Hi DMA, thanks for building CommonSense, it looks awesome and I'm keen to give it a go. I have an IBM model F that looks like a 3178 without the blue switch, but the PCB layout is a bit different. It has 4 rows and 23 columns, as far as I can tell. I thought I'd have a go at getting it wired up ...

I did a screw mod on a Model M 1390120 last month (following Madhias' excellent guide) and I'm pretty happy with how it went. One thing that I've noticed is that this keyboard seems to have a lot more ping than my other Model M, a 1391401 that was already screw modded when I bought it.

I don't ...

New badge, thanks to samuelcable. Looking much better now! I've been using this as my main keyboard for a couple of weeks now, and really love the sound & feel of it. I'm still getting used to the layout, and I've tried swapping back to the model M a couple of times, but the XT always seems to end ...

clickykeyboards wrote: Good news is that it helps to protect against the conductive traces from oxidizing and helps keeps them sealed and everything aligned as a single unit.

That makes sense, thanks for the advice. Interesting that they only did it on the early models. I'll definitely leave the layers attached.