Can a solenoid be added to the Brand New Model F to enhance the click?
Adding a vote for interest in this as well
Yes this can be done. There has been some interest and discussion on DT and GH (posts from ~10/7/18). The tough part until now has been finding an available new production solenoid as opposed to buying an old keyboard and pulling the solenoid.
Here is a photo the new xwhatsits with expansion headers preinstalled: https://imgur.com/GyG1wi4
The expansion port also allows for LED lock light mods per xwhatsit’s Model F manual.
Looks like here is one listing for a new production solenoid that some users are confirming compatibility with the Model F xwhatsit solenoid driver: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/DC-6V-0-3A-11W-Actuator-Linear-Push-Solenoid-Electromagnet-w-Base/32267295277.html
One user reported having to trim some material from this product so that it fits in the Model F classic style zinc cases of the IBM F107.
I, too, would like to express interest in adding a solenoid. It’s one of the few things that could make these boards even better!