r/modelm

It just stopped working suddenly. The lights went out, it stopped registering input, even if I restarted my PC and disconnected the keyboard and such I could only get the lights to blink for a few seconds. What do I do? I figure I may need to replace the controller if anything, but I took it out and it looks fine. I'm not sure where to get new ones anyway. It's such a shame, it's in great shape otherwise. Haven't even had to boltmod it.

This is a 1987 Model M SSK. I am on a project to make this board more office friendly. I have already performed floss mod, however the spacebar (still) does this ominous rattling on key release. I am not talking about the click that the spring normally makes. But it's somehow as the bar of plastic resonates or vibrates on top of the flipper or so. The metal "stabilizer" rod seems to be in place and tucked inside the plastic hook on the barrel plate. This rattling also occurs as one gently prods on the side of the spacebar (without actually triggering the key). I made an audio recording though this is nothing special in terms of model Ms i think. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18k0pIpz61hSKPNEs5RngEuO7ALjpsZ8u/view?usp=sharing

Hi, I just wanted to share this since the only post I could find said it was latex:

Unicomp said their mat/blanket in their current production models is made of "liquid silicone rubber."

I have a latex allergy, so I figured this might help others in the same boat or if you are trying to find a replacement and can't order from them. I'm planning on ordering a Mini M soon!

Does anyone know what material was used for the mats in vintage 80s/90s Model Ms?

45 years ago today, on 12th August 1981, the computing landscape changed forever. IBM launched the Personal Computer, the vessel that kickstarted x86's dominance in computing at offices and homes alike. It was, of course, not a feat IBM achieved by itself - the IBM-compatible "clone" market is what helped keep the ecosystem prominent in the long run. But I like to think a big part of its success was its keyboard. Not the perfect layout as most may agree, but certainly a competent, well-built keyboard - the Model F/XT.

In just over day, I managed to scramble together something to celebrate the occasion. Barely in time for it to still be the 12th in my timezone... But nonetheless, a lot of pictures and commentry on the F/XT, where it came from, and what it became. Please enjoy!

https://sharktastica.co.uk/articles/pc-fxt-45

I am about to perform floss modding but cannot find proper guide. I understand that one has to insert a small thread of floss vertically into the spring but it is unclear how that's done: tuck it from top or pull the spring out and put them back together? I fear that if i pull the spring off then i might not be able to get it back on.