deskthority

Before you do anything else, you should verify that you actually have to do anything at all. My understanding is that you can use a simple AT-to-PS/2 adapter or get a PS/2-SDL cable and use it as-is.

If you "just want" a programming capability, and $38 is within your budget, get one of Orihalcon's ...

Also, there is an open source converter: you can configure Hasu's TMK controller to convert AT to USB.

However, you can also configure it to work as a controller and replace the Model M's original controller. What you need is basically an ATMega32U4 breakout board and some membrane connectors.

I ...

There is a universal controller phosphorglow made but I think he's working on a new one?

There is also orihalcons cables. https://www.ebay.com/sch/orihalcon/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
He has a lot of converters that are soarer's based

If you feel like tinkering you can wire it up to a ...

Hi all,

I will be soon receiving a brand new (old stock) IBM Model M (1390120) and I was wondering if anyone had any advice on:

Care
Modification for use via USB
Bolt/Screw modding before necessary
Etc...
Basically, any advice whatsoever, it would be much appreciated.

The reason I ask is ...

Did you read about the Model MF project? It's basically exactly this.

No, lol, thanks!

I was thinking about the easiest ways of converting the model m to operate with NKRO.

It seems there are three general possibilities:

Two more options:

have a replacement 1×N "matrix" custom membrane ...

I was thinking about the easiest ways of converting the model m to operate with NKRO.

It seems there are three general possibilities:

Somehow integrate a TON of diodes throughout the existing membrane matrix
Produce a custom flexible PCB for the model m
Somehow convert the existing membrane ...