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For the opposite effect, install `bucklespring` to enjoy an authentic classic clacking on any keyboard (most convenient on GNU/Linux, packaged for the biggest d
by boogies 6y ago
For the opposite effect, install `bucklespring` to enjoy an authentic classic clacking on any keyboard (most convenient on GNU/Linux, packaged for the biggest distros).
“This project emulates the sound of my old faithful IBM Model-M space saver bucklespring keyboard while typing on my notebook, mainly for the purpose of annoying the [heck] out of my coworkers.
Bucklespring runs as a background process and plays back the sound of each key pressed and released on your keyboard, just as if you were using an IBM Model-M. The sound of each key has carefully been sampled, and is played back while simulating the proper distance and direction for a realistic 3D sound palette of pure nostalgic bliss” — https://github.com/zevv/bucklespring https://github.com/zevv/bucklespring
- jcun4128 6y agohmm acquired taste perhaps https://youtu.be/21AuWT1lDMc?t=13 https://youtu.be/21AuWT1lDMc?t=13 although not sure if same sound as the repo you linked though I do use a mechanical keyboard at home
- kiddico 6y agoThe options returned from -h match that repo[0] so I'd assume they're the same. [0] https://github.com/zevv/bucklespring/blob/master/main.c#L81 https://github.com/zevv/bucklespring/blob/master/main.c#L81
- karmakaze 6y agoOh I loved my Model-M Space Saver, collected quite a few of them. Co-workers did sometimes comment/complain but not that often. I also had this habit of moving my cursor keys up/down/left/right in rapid/slow movements while I was thinking deeply on a problem. Combined with how loud and that it clicks on each downpress and clacks on release was quite the cacophony.
- avh02 6y ago> I also had this habit of moving my cursor keys up/down/left/right in rapid/slow movements while I was thinking deeply on a problem. the human HDD activity light
- tartoran 6y agoMechanical keyboards are like fidget spinners in a way, they satisfy a craving for tactile/auditory feedback that some of us need. I was never bit by fidget spinners but I do have some keyboard habits like the one you described above.
- macjohnmcc 6y agoI have the full size Model-M I would use a Model-M Space Saver as my daily driver but the full size is too big for my desk while also using a mouse.
- karmakaze 6y agoAm I remembering right that there was even a SpaceSaver Model-M with integrated TrackPoint? Might be confusing it with a full-sized or ThinkPad-style separate keyboard.
- djitz 6y agoI tried to find that childhood happiness with a PCKeyboard model M, but they just aren’t as good as the originals. Had to go back to my other mechanical keyboards.
- pkulak 6y agoFor folks like me who _had_ to hear this in action: https://youtu.be/Y7dKyGoqn9w?t=30 https://youtu.be/Y7dKyGoqn9w?t=30
- boobsbr 6y agoOh, how I miss my 486, with a Model M, and running OS/2.
- cmroanirgo 6y agoIt would be awesome if this app provided a toggle you could click that would scramble/unscramble the sounds while you're entering passwords, that way evedroppers can't get anything meaningful (other than your password length)
- boogies 6y ago“To temporarily silence bucklespring, for example to enter secrets, press ScrollLock twice (but be aware that those ScrollLock events are delivered to the application); same to unmute. The keycode for muting can be changed with the -m option. Use keycode 0 to disable the mute function.” — the paragraph after the section quoted in my OP.
- r00fus 6y agoMan, this is brilliant. Would do nicely on zoom walkthroughs or instructional videos (both of which I'm doing more of these days).