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The Ultimate IBM Model F review (XT, AT, F104, F122, 5291, 4704 etc.) (capacitive buckling springs)

  • 10/19/18

Chyrosran22 on YouTube posted a great overview of the original Model F keyboards – feel free to check it out below as we wait for the factory to complete final assembly:

The Ultimate IBM Model F review (XT, AT, F104, F122, 5291, 4704 etc.) (capacitive buckling springs)
The Ultimate IBM Model F review (XT, AT, F104, F122, 5291, 4704 etc.) (capacitive buckling springs)

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Latest Updates; when is my order shipping?August 14, 2026Brand New Model F January 2026 Update: new reviews and customer images, beam spring production updates, new firmware, and more!January 1, 2026Brand New Model F June 2025 Update: user reviews and photos, F122 and beam spring production, new design plans (Split Ortho, Planck, Preonic, F20, Kinesis, etc.), reorganized manual, updated firmwareJune 15, 2025Brand New Model F January 2025 Update: new reviews, photos, keyboard layouts, key sets, and production status updates!January 6, 2025Brand New Model F October 2024 Mini-Update: Keyboards arrived safely and have started shipping!October 5, 2024Brand New Model F June 2024 Update: F104 and FSSK completion, production photos and status, NOS IBM stash for sale, in the news, customer images, and more!June 10, 2024Brand New Model F February 2024 Update: in the media, final sale, production status, article from the Model F inventor, firmware updates, customer images, and more!February 20, 2024Brand New Model F October 2023 Update: major discounts to end the old projects, production updates, Model M vs. F differences, Vial firmware, new RP2040 controllerOctober 13, 2023Brand New Model F June 2023 Update: featured in the news media, reviews, production updates, new controller, discussions on R&D and small vs. large scale manufacturingJune 12, 2023Brand New Model F Major Launch! Full size and other models! March-April 2023 UpdateMarch 31, 2023Brand New Model F January 2023 updateJanuary 16, 2023Venue request – NYC – September 29 – please email meAugust 29, 2022Brand New Model F July/August 2022 Update – orders continue shipping, meetup, lots of Model F keyboard photos, and more!August 1, 2022Brand New Model F May 2022 Update – orders continue shipping, Pad Printed and other keys, firmware, new Beam Spring Keyboards, and more!May 30, 2022Question for all the coders; April project updateApril 14, 2022Brand New Model F March 2022 Update – third container shipment currently at sea, 2022 shipping plans, and more!March 5, 2022Brand New Model F January 2022 Update – wrapping up the shipments of the second container shipment, third container shipment with the remaining keys and keyboards going out around end of January, and more!January 4, 2022Brand New Model F November Update – orders continue shipping, split shipping continues, new Beam Spring project, and more!November 30, 2021Brand New Model F October Update – keyboards continue shipping, split shipping starts, new Beam Spring project, and more!October 12, 2021Brand New Model F August Update – keyboards continue shipping, new Beam Spring project launch, and more!August 27, 2021Launching the Beam Spring 104+SSK Reproduction Project! First Batch In Stock, Shipping early next year after New Model F ProjectAugust 27, 2021TODAY: 40th Anniversary of the original IBM PC!August 12, 2021It’s here! The long-awaited Chyrosran22 Brand New Model F Keyboard YouTube review has been released!July 1, 2021Brand New Model F June Update – printed key sets and keyboards continue shipping, first photos of the blue and gray sublimated keys, and more!June 13, 2021Brand New Model F April Update – printed key sets and keyboards continue shipping, second container shipment, major project milestones, new firmware options, and more!April 29, 2021Brand New Model F March Update – printed key sets start shipping, second container shipment, and more!March 2, 2021Dye sublimation update; availability of B stock printed key sets for shipment this monthFebruary 6, 2021Brand New Model F January Update – mass dye sublimation of keys starts, second container shipment, and more!January 31, 2021Brand New Model F December Update – dye sublimation, second container shipment, reviews, and more!December 25, 2020Brand New Model F November Update – outstanding dye sublimation results, second container shipment, key top wear analysis, lost/stolen keyboard found, and more!November 16, 2020Brand New Model F September Update – shipping milestone, dye sub success, next container shipment, solenoid installation video, firmwareSeptember 30, 2020Brand New Model F August Update – dye sub, product manual, new reviews, hefty solenoids, improved firmwareAugust 25, 2020Model F Keyboard Manual NOW AVAILABLE!August 4, 2020PSA: A note on package theft and porch pirates – how you can helpJune 30, 2020Model F June update: keyboards continue shipping, new xwhatsit beam spring and solenoid-related store items, early shipping option still available!June 23, 2020xwhatsit controller step-by-step troubleshooting guide with images (if you run into any issues)June 3, 2020Brand New Model F Keyboards May Update (including roundup of all reviews)!May 11, 2020March Update: Dye sublimation, shipping timeline, technical tips, third party video reviews, QC notesMarch 9, 2020IBM Model F Quality Control Secrets REVEALED! Adjusting keys + springs Brand New Model F KeyboardsFebruary 6, 2020“When is my keyboard shipping?” Plus setup/adjustment instructions and videosJanuary 16, 2020Model F instructional video 1: Key installation tutorialDecember 19, 2019NOW SHIPPING! Brand New Model F KeyboardsDecember 12, 2019Brand New Model F Keyboards FINALLY DELIVERED! Photos and updateNovember 21, 2019November update: Container ship delivery this week, dye sublimation setupNovember 16, 2019Tracking the container ship across the sea – two weeks away!October 28, 2019Washington, D.C. Meetup Sat. 11-2-19: Over 150 registered so far!October 9, 2019Pallets are packed and ready to go!September 27, 2019First early bird shipment set for Saturday 9/28/19!September 22, 2019Readying Brand New Model F Keyboards to sail across the sea!September 8, 201912 Misconceptions about the Model F Keyboard – what initially scares many people awayAugust 31, 2019August Update: Final mass assembly finishing this month!August 19, 2019In one minute, how can you help the Brand New Model F Keyboards project?July 24, 2019Sneak peek – tomorrow’s newsletter!June 25, 2019Brand New Model F Keyboards June Update: Mass assembly expected to finish this month!June 5, 2019Brand New Model F Keyboards May Update 2: More Photos of Mass Keyboard AssemblyMay 16, 2019Brand New Model F Keyboards May Update: Mass Keyboard Assembly ContinuesMay 5, 2019A Quieter Model F Keyboard? How to reduce / mod the sound of your Model F KeyboardApril 28, 2019Brand New Model F Keyboards Mass Assembly at the Factory! Key Sublimation SheetsApril 23, 2019Factory mass assembly April update!April 18, 2019Brand New Model F Keyboards Mass Assembly at the Factory! Spring Attachment VideoApril 1, 2019A Bluetooth Wireless Model F Keyboard?March 30, 2019Major Project Milestone – Mass Assembly Stage Begins!March 24, 2019March Update: Assembly Stage Progress – Automating the Assembly ProcessMarch 7, 2019February update 2: Passed $700,000! Dye sublimation jig for the keys, spring assembly, factory reopens after holiday breakFebruary 22, 2019First Shipment of Keys + Now in Stock! Unprinted Key sets, stabilizer inserts, inner foamFebruary 7, 2019Adventures in Manufacturing: lessons learned so far + January progressJanuary 29, 2019How did the Model F get its name?January 4, 2019December Updates: Spring Assembly, Full Keyboard Assembly, Dye Sublimation of KeysDecember 17, 2018November Update 2: Still in Assembly Phase (Production Phase Finished)November 30, 2018Quick November Update – Production phase finished, currently in assembly phaseNovember 13, 2018The Ultimate IBM Model F review (XT, AT, F104, F122, 5291, 4704 etc.) (capacitive buckling springs)October 19, 2018Keyboard Production Finished! September Update 2 + Update RoundupSeptember 24, 2018Video of the first time I typed on a Model F in 1990September 14, 2018Washington DC and NJ Meetups this month + September Production UpdateSeptember 11, 2018We reached $600,000 today! + Production Status UpdateAugust 31, 2018August Production Update – all keyboard parts now in production or finished production!August 19, 2018Original IBM Model F Keyboard Assembly Video, early 1980sJuly 27, 2018July Update 2: Keys going into production! Color matching has succeeded for all colors.July 25, 2018July Update: Progress on keys, springs, and P clips!July 11, 2018Great Brand New Model F Bay Area Meetup Video!July 10, 2018June Update 2: Final Model F assembly starts next month! Pricing changes to reflect free US shippingJune 22, 2018June Update: Bay Area Meetup, NYC Meetup, Update on Springs and KeysJune 12, 2018Brand New Model F Keyboards May Update: Wrapping up Keys and SpringsMay 25, 2018Know Any Marketing/Kickstarter Experts? Planned Model F Kickstarter/Indiegogo Campaign!May 10, 2018April Update: We reached the $500,000 milestone this month!April 10, 2018March update: key molds success; production continuesMarch 26, 2018Popular Mechanics March Issue – “The Hunt for the Modern Model F” articleFebruary 7, 2018NJ Keyboard Meetup Saturday 2/10!February 5, 2018January Update 2 – Assembly Jigs, New Key Samples, Completed Inner FoamJanuary 27, 2018Article in Cornell’s Alumni Magazine – January issue!January 20, 2018January update: first new one-piece keys out of the new injection molds!January 16, 2018November update + dark gray printed keys now available to order!November 18, 2017October updateOctober 16, 2017September Production Update and Spare Parts AvailabilitySeptember 12, 2017Featured on IBM’s Tumblr page today!August 18, 2017August production updateAugust 12, 2017My NPR Interview tonight!July 14, 2017Got on the home pages of Popular Mechanics, ExtremeTech, Tom’s Hardware, Tech Report, and PC Mag this week!July 6, 2017Featured on the PopularMechanics.com and PCMag.com home pages today!July 5, 2017What makes up a Model F Keyboard? + Detailed production status of each partJune 18, 2017Brand New Model F Keyboards project update; new first-run production photos; order window still open!May 23, 20175-6-17 Quick UpdateMay 6, 20174-11-17 major update catch-up – How close are we?April 11, 2017Quick project update 4-4-17April 4, 2017Youtube user unboxes a new-in-box IBM Model M square silver logo keyboard from ModelFKeyboards.comApril 3, 2017Quick update 2-28-17February 28, 2017Quick update 2-5-2017February 5, 2017Another early 2016 interview with a major tech news site about the Brand New Model F Keyboards projectJanuary 18, 2017My full interview with a major tech news siteJanuary 7, 2017Working Compact Case F62/F77 prototypes are finally here! + Questions for youDecember 30, 2016Comprehensive Production UpdateDecember 26, 2016

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