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Posted: 30 Sep 2016, 19:20
by kbdfr
citrojohn wrote: […] With an ordinary keyboard, if you change the layout your OS thinks you're typing in, some keys "move"; so if I (in UK QWERTY layout) change to French (AZERTY) my Q key types A. Does this happen with a Tipro too?
(Edit: just saw your layout again - so if you change your OS's layout to German, does your A still type A or does it type Q?)
In Windows, my keyboard layout is defined as "French". If I change this to "German", then pressing the physical "A" key of my keyboard types "Q".
Posted: 01 Oct 2016, 00:47
by citrojohn
kbdfr wrote: In Windows, my keyboard layout is defined as "French". If I change this to "German", then pressing the physical "A" key of my keyboard types "Q".
Ah, right - that suggests the Tipro sends scancodes in the usual way. So a board programmed on a PC with one layout might produce unexpected results on a PC with a different layout! Not surprising really, considering the board's supposed to appear as an ordinary keyboard to the computer. Thanks for trying the experiment.
Posted: 01 Oct 2016, 03:02
by Elrick
BinaryHalibut wrote: Unicomp's selling new blue label Ms right now for $74 (1370477, WordPerfect legends) and $84 (60G0814).
Please provide a valid link to these treasures
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Sorry, found it. They're here;
http://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/Surplus
Posted: 01 Oct 2016, 04:47
by //gainsborough
super clean looking omnikey $100 BIN OBO.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Northgate-Omnik ... 2241321059
I offered $45 and was rightfully declined =P The metal mounting plate looks black, I wonder if it's painted.
Posted: 01 Oct 2016, 08:05
by dokyun
Posted: 01 Oct 2016, 11:51
by alh84001
I got this in related items for that bondwell
http://www.ebay.com/itm/142133604369
Keycaps should be MX compatible.
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 00:02
by Hypersphere
Here is an SGI keyboard that I have not seen before. Anyone know what switches and caps it has?
I would assume that it is SGI protocol and not easily interfaced with contemporary computers.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BEIGE-S ... SwmfhX7uM5
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 00:07
by seebart
Awesome, never seen one like that before.
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 00:49
by alh84001
I noticed that today and asked the seller to pull a keycap, but I still didn't get a response.
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 00:51
by seebart
alh84001 wrote: I noticed that today and asked the seller to pull a keycap, but I still didn't get a response.
Most people don't even know how to pull a keycap or that it's even possible.
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 00:59
by alh84001
I would think so too, but from experience, people mostly respond to those requests relatively quickly and with a pic.
Those keycaps look alps-ish to me, so if I were in the US, I'd be really tempted to just snatch it.
I also noticed this nice, probably salmon, wang today
http://www.ebay.com/itm/322278673555
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 01:07
by seebart
Oh that's nice, here's mine I got from webwit:
wiki/Wang_725-3770
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 02:54
by ohaimark
I just offered the seller $50.05 -- if we all offer that or less, it will probably be accepted.
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 03:50
by XMIT
The font looks like Micro Switch foam and foil.
Sure enough - the FTnn code on the back, in this case FT04, confirms my suspicion.
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 04:10
by mike52787
Offered 60$ and won it! Hopefully its salmons and not blacks. I know its possible for these to come with blacks.
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 04:27
by ohaimark
They accepted my offer too.
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 05:05
by XMIT
Folks on Geekhack love to use these boards as Kingsaver donors. They are fantastic keyboards. There is even a little speaker to serve as a clicker. Enjoy!
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 10:12
by //gainsborough
There's no cable pictured in any of those 724 pictures - you think it comes with it?
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 10:24
by alh84001
ohaimark wrote: They accepted my offer too.
I didn't even notice there were multiple items. I made an offer too then, then decided to upgrade it a bit, becuase I saw some other people offering, and in that exact point in time it got sold. Talk about bad timing. Ah, well, enjoy your PBT caps people
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 16:50
by Hypersphere
The oldest Wang 725-3770 boards have orange Alps. I have the most recent variety -- it's NIB, but black Alps. The profile of the caps on mine sits just slightly lower than "OEM" Alps-mount caps from Matias, whereas the profile of caps from SGI Granite and IBM 5140 boards is an exact match to the OEM Alps profile.
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 17:33
by Wingpad
Gah! I made an offer on the Keytronic F&F and didn't realize he had 724s too. Cancelled the KTF&F when I realized I goofed but now I realize I goofed even harder. "You win some and you goof some."
Also, just sharing this abysmal find:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/262653290324
Because apparently Blue Switch Model F's are worth more than an F122 and F107 combined.
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 17:52
by alh84001
Haha. At least you didn't give it up here yourself
On the other hand, nice to see some people here got a good deal.
As for that model F, seller actually has a thread on it here.
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 18:06
by Wingpad
alh84001 wrote: As for that model F, seller actually has a thread on it here.
Oh, wow, I see that now. Glad to know I'm not crazy in thinking it's overpriced.
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 18:07
by seebart
Wingpad wrote: alh84001 wrote: As for that model F, seller actually has a thread on it here.
Oh, wow, I see that now. Glad to know I'm not crazy in thinking it's overpriced.
No, you're absolutely right in thinking that.
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 20:37
by Khers
Bid early, bid high:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331986876240
Is there something I should know about 1397681 SSKs?
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 20:49
by ohaimark
Maybe it's someone's birthday 'board?
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 21:42
by //gainsborough
Wingpad wrote: alh84001 wrote: As for that model F, seller actually has a thread on it here.
Oh, wow, I see that now. Glad to know I'm not crazy in thinking it's overpriced.
Here's one for a third of the price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-564 ... SwdzVXukZK
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 21:47
by Hypersphere
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 21:55
by orihalcon
//gainsborough wrote: Wingpad wrote: alh84001 wrote: As for that model F, seller actually has a thread on it here.
Oh, wow, I see that now. Glad to know I'm not crazy in thinking it's overpriced.
Here's one for a third of the price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-564 ... SwdzVXukZK
The more expensive one does have the Xwhatsit installed which does take more work than converting a standard model F. Still probably overpriced. For that price, it should have the solenoid driver installed too as it has a solenoid as well. Personally, I would get the lower priced one and convert myself, but I already have one, so I'll leave that to someone else. The 3178 is the only Model F board that requires an adapter board to go from the capsense PCB to the Model F Xwhatsit as the pinouts aren't the same as other Model F's. I have the 3178 adapter PCBs, Model F Xwhatsit's, and solenoid drivers. If anyone needs these, PM me.
Posted: 02 Oct 2016, 22:11
by seebart
That's nice if it wasn't for the shipping which is as much as the keyboard itself.
I think that's the one Chyros has, Tesla Hall Effect.