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Matthew Eargle Profile picture
@airbornesurfer
Mar 15, 2022 • 8 tweets • 3 min read • Read on X
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New keyboard, who dis? Image
I've been using the Focus FK-2001 for about a week now, and I'm enjoying it. Coming from my Matias Tactile Pro, it's a pretty easy transition (both using Alps switches and all).

I do really enjoy the Tactile Pro, but I wanted something with Windows keys.
I also wanted something with a vintage style, but I didn't like the prices for a Model M.

Anyway, I now have me a genuine vintage clicky keyboard that is a treat to type on.

Unfortunately, it's rather...dirty. Time for a deep clean! ImageImage
I haven't been able to locate any information on this Intel microcontroller. Just an object of curiosity, though. Image
Ran the keycaps through the ultrasonic cleaner for about 30 minutes and lubricated the switches before putting everything back together.

These are all the keys with wire stabilizers reinstalled. Image
Gave the case a good wash with soap and water, too.

Of course, I forgot to put the stabilized keys back together first, so I had to take it apart again 🙄 Image
I only messed up 1 key putting it back together!

All clicky, no sticky! ImageImage
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Friday night Tweetstorm, here we go!

This week, I'm watching a legendary(?) VHS.

Let's dig in!
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In case you were wondering.

I might also assume this title has something to do with Glockstore, located in this complex. Image
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It should come as no surprise that I'm a bit of a hockey fan. If you've followed me for any amount of time, you've likely seen the occasional #AnaheimDucksGOOOAAALLL or even the #BelieveInBlueland hashtag peppering my Twitter timeline.
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Hey, remember that iMac I was working on last week? The one that I was putting Mojave on just 'cause? Well, I told you I had a project in mind for it!
Also: For the record, it's an early 09 model, not a 10.
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In fact, in high school/early college, I wanted to make a career of it.
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Let's take a trip, shall we? I used to use this 2010 iMac at my office before it became hopelessly outdated. It's spent close to the last half decade in storage at the shop (just off the left side of the screen in videos, actually). I'm gonna try to repurpose it Image
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Silly me! Despite the wallpaper, it already has Mavericks on it Image
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