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Xwhatsit Model F Controller w/ Integrated Solenoid Driver - files and available for purchase

Posted: 30 Mar 2023, 03:04
by kbd0
Hi

I combined purdeaandrei's universal Model F controller and solenoid driver into a single PCB:

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Why replace the controller in your Model F?
Replacing your Model F controller with one like this:
  • Converts it to USB
  • Runs the QMK firmware (much more options for remapping, customization, etc)

Why solenoid driver?
You can plug a solenoid into it so that each keypress has an additional smack from the solenoid hitting itself inside the keyboard. Some IBM Beamspring/Model Fs used this to make the keyboard feel more like a typewriter.


The kicad files are available here


I have some for sale here (and on ebay)
Comes with 3m usb cable, the optional headers, esd bag
Price is $35 USD plus cheap worldwide shipping

extra details:
Spoiler:

I have tested this controller on F AT and F122.

This controller uses the atmel-dfu bootloader (the public xwhatsit configurator is intended for caterina). The caterina version works fine for me, but if you have problems you may need to build the firmware yourself for atmel-dfu.

Assembling:
Be careful not to mount the controller upside down. I included a photo of it mounted in an F AT; do it the same if you are putting it in an F AT. If in doubt or putting it in a different keyboard, make sure to match the grounds on the PCB with the grounds on the controller (they will be labeled on the controller).
Also be sure to mount the lock light header exactly as shown (if you do it upside down you may damage your led board).

Re: Xwhatsit w/ Integrated Solenoid Driver - files and available for purchase

Posted: 30 Mar 2023, 11:09
by Muirium
kbd0 wrote: 30 Mar 2023, 03:04 What is xwhatsit?
It is a new controller for Model F keyboards.
Nope. Xwhatsit is the guy who made these controllers (and their pre-QMK firmware) almost ten years ago.

I'd suggest a different name for your revised version of his work. :ugeek:

Re: Xwhatsit w/ Integrated Solenoid Driver - files and available for purchase

Posted: 30 Mar 2023, 17:38
by kbd0
Muirium wrote: 30 Mar 2023, 11:09
Nope. Xwhatsit is the guy who made these controllers (and their pre-QMK firmware) almost ten years ago.

I'd suggest a different name for your revised version of his work. :ugeek:
I always saw people just call controllers based on xwhatsit's work "xwhatsit"s and never questioned it haha
But you are right - updated the post accordingly.

This project uses purdeaandrei's SMD Model F controller, which is based on listofoptions' TH-Xwhatsit design, which is based on xwhatsit's capsense controllers.

Re: Xwhatsit Model F Controller w/ Integrated Solenoid Driver - files and available for purchase

Posted: 02 Apr 2023, 07:02
by bitslasher
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