IBM Model F and M

POTV · 20 Oct 2014, 16:22

Okay, I have got my hands on 2 F-122, a Hagstrom KE-XTUSB converter - but now the keyboard plug does'nt fit into the converter. How do I make them talk together?

Nuum · 20 Oct 2014, 16:41

As far as I know the F122 doesn't speak XT, so even an adpter between the two plugs wouldn't work.

POTV · 20 Oct 2014, 17:06

Great

Can anyone suggest a plug'n play solution regarding connecting F-122 keyboards to a modern pc? (I'm not a handyman...)

Nuum · 20 Oct 2014, 17:12

You could try either Soarer's converter or xwhatsit's Model F controller, but I don't think there is a Plug and Play solution.

Hypersphere · 20 Oct 2014, 17:15

Check this forum (DT) and Geekhack (GH) to see if Soarer's Converter or Xwhatsit's Controller would work better for you. The Hagstrom converter is specific to the XT and will not work with other keyboards.

quantalume · 20 Oct 2014, 17:43

I'm not sure I have a female 240-degree DIN connector on hand to mate with the F-122, but if I do, I'll sell you a Soarer's converter wired up and ready-to-go for the cost of parts plus shipping (about $15 plus shipping).

POTV · 20 Oct 2014, 17:54

@quantalume - are we talking something like 50 usd plus 15 usd for an easy, durable solution, I can put between my F-122 and my computer?

quantalume · 20 Oct 2014, 19:02

Where are you located? If in the US, it would be about $20 altogether, including shipping.

POTV · 20 Oct 2014, 19:16

Denmark, sorry - but I would happily give 65 usd alltogether for a plug'n play solution... (I think I gave 25 usd for shipping for the Hagstrom box)

quantalume · 20 Oct 2014, 19:36

Ok, let me take stock when I get home this evening, and I will give you an exact price. Soarer's converter is really the best solution for this.

POTV · 20 Oct 2014, 20:04

That sounds great. I would love a dedicated converter for my F-122's