IBM 3278 series terminal beamspring keyboard complete rebuild restoration and usb convert

This video is about a complete rebuild and usb convert of an IBM 3278 series terminal beamspring keyboard salvaged from a junkyard . Kudos go to Deskthority user Pandrew for his excellent beamspring usb controller design and to my friends Andrea and Marco for their patience and support. Timestamp courtesy of viewer @f40ph88 1:22 Keycap removal 3:26 Top case removal 4:03 Assembly removal from bottom case 4:27 Assembly disassembly 5:44 Switch removal 6:15 Switch Keystem removal 6:54 Placing switch components in tubs to be cleaned / rust treated 7:11 Ultrasonic(?) or electronic rust removal from top case and spacebar stabilizer 7:33 Door latch spring removal 7:50 Bending a new stabilizer from some wire 8:56 Ultrasonic cleaning capacitive pads, springs, stems, and keycaps 10:00 Switch re-assembly 10:48 Barrel plate CNC 11:17 Placing in new foam and cutting it 12:58 Assembly re-assembly 14:32 Xwhatsit controller soldering 15:20 Typing test with solenoid off 16:08 Typing test with solenoid on NOTE If You like my videos and You have an old computer or some vintage computer parts that You want to see restored or customized or that You just want to get rid of it feel free to contact me. EQUIPMENT Camera: Panasonc Lumix LX15 Mic: Audio-technica AT2020 MUSIC Be The One (feat. Anaïk) by Vendredi   / vendrediduo   Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/BeTheOne-Vendredi? Music promoted by Audio Library    • Видео   Break Free (feat. Lara) - Vendredi Link:    • Vendredi - Break Free (feat. Lara) | ♫ Cop...   Music promoted by FreeMusicWave.