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by awesomemodelm
17 Dec 2017, 01:55
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Advice on modifying a new (old stock) IBM Model M (1390120)?
Replies: 9
Views: 3670

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 ...
by awesomemodelm
16 Dec 2017, 11:00
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Advice on modifying a new (old stock) IBM Model M (1390120)?
Replies: 9
Views: 3670

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 us...
by awesomemodelm
16 Dec 2017, 10:38
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Advice on modifying a new (old stock) IBM Model M (1390120)?
Replies: 9
Views: 3670

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 xwhat...
by awesomemodelm
16 Dec 2017, 03:02
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Advice on modifying a new (old stock) IBM Model M (1390120)?
Replies: 9
Views: 3670

Advice on modifying a new (old stock) IBM Model M (1390120)?

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 that this i...
by awesomemodelm
15 Dec 2017, 00:04
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Model M NKRO via a Capacitive Conversion?
Replies: 4
Views: 2294

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 designed and...
by awesomemodelm
14 Dec 2017, 09:57
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Model M NKRO via a Capacitive Conversion?
Replies: 4
Views: 2294

Model M NKRO via a Capacitive Conversion?

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 matrix t...

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