A review of Unicomp's New Model M Keyboard, the modern remake of the 1985 classic keyboard by IBM. I take it apart and compare it to the original.
Interested in the RetroComputing hobby? Here is a list of materials and equipment I use in my retrocomputing lab:
SSD/SATA to IDE converter
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SSD HARD RIVE
Kingston 120GB
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SATA/IDE TO USB 3.0 (To connect HDs to modern computers for imaging)
https://amzn.to/42mbKSf
DESOLDERING GUN:
Hakko FR30103/P Desoldering Tool
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SOLDERING STATION:
KSGER T12 Soldering Iron Station
https://amzn.to/3Sv2Qyl
CAPACITORS:
I recommend buying Nichicon or Panasonic brand from either Digikey or Mouser.
Solder:
Kester Solder 63/37 .015 Dia. 1LB Spool
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Flux:
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Soldering Iron Tip Cleaner
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Solder Wick
https://amzn.to/42eKrsQ
FAN:
KOTTO Solder Smoke Absorber
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MULTIMETER
FLUKE101 Digital Multimeter
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SNIPS:
Klein Tools D2755 Pliers, Diagonal Cutting Pliers with Precision Flush Cutter
https://amzn.to/3HuKF5R
SOLDERING MAT:
Premium Heat Resistant 932°F Silicone Soldering Mat
https://amzn.to/4b9lFi0
ESD WORK STATION MAT:
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ESD FLOOR MAT:
https://amzn.to/3SvmHgU
MICROSCOPE
AmScope SM4TZ144A Professional Trinocular Stereo Zoom Microscope w/ Light
https://amzn.to/497q8QA
WORKSTATION
The workstation I got from Uline, they call it their "Deluxe Workstation" with ESD top and customizable accessories.