deskthority

I may be interested in a known good membrane from one of the 122 key's if you've got one in your hoard depending on how mine is once I dig into it.

Yep, that was why...but in the end I worked backwards from a firmware layout file I received and placed keycaps accordingly. It may not be 100% correct but....

I have discovered that 4 or 5 keys on the numpad do not register when pressed in the GUI firmware tool. The Bluetooth/USB controller board ...

Long shot but this is the best place to ask...does anyone have a clear photo of the layout on an IBM Model M 1394620 122-Key US ISO Layout?

swampangel beat me to it, but that's the one!

I have recently ordered a set for my M122 from Unicomp and I will be putting them on shortly but so far, so good.

Why not use this chance to upgrade to the Bluetooth/USB controller board and skip the cables/adapters altogether?

I am surprised nobody has mentioned Jorn and his wonderful viewtopic.php?t=17388 BL-USB Bluetooth Model M Controller Conversions. This solves the issue right at the root instead of trying to adapt.

I recently pulled the key caps and stems from my Model M 122 key.
Cleaning them was a breeze thanks to this thread!

This was my process:
- Pulled all key caps and stems from the keyboard.
- Separated the stems from the key caps.
- 1 plastic container for stems.
- 1 plastic container for key caps ...

Waxwood: The trick to painting these successfully is in the prep. Start with as clean a surface as you can get and give it a light brushing with a magic eraser style pad but I would hesitate to use anything too abrasive.

Plastic specific paint with a bit of flex agent in it (auto bumper paint) is ...

So as to not necro this thread I am starting a new one with plenty of photos of the "Model Meltdown" or "Model Mutant" as it has been dubbed.

If you don't need the Bluetooth side of things (I hate wires!) it is still very useful as it does allow for USB. I'm not too familiar with the Soarers features but the new controller board solves everything I'd want it to do.

I've decided to go ahead with the bolt mod although I will be sending the ...

Darkshado wrote: 08 Oct 2019, 06:39(Also, this isn't the first board we see here with a Hexatek label on it. Are you in the Montreal area by any chance?)

I'm in Vancouver but purchased the keyboard from a guy in Seattle, this one has some miles on it!

What modifications are you planning by the way?

This is going to get me killed by the purists but here goes....

A deep cleaning, although this isn't really needed as it is already in good shape it's happening anyways because I am also going to do...

- Bluetooth/USB controller board upgrade ...

My '89 pre-dates Unicomp by 7 years and has/will have 0 Unicomp parts in it.

I recently picked up an IBM Model M 122 for restoration/modification, this site has been an absolute godsend so thank you to all!

I've got big plans for this one however my original label is rather faded and will undoubtedly be destroyed by the modifications I have in mind, even if it was to be ...