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by malwarebuster
11 Jan 2026, 20:23
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Difficulty setting up new xwhatsit on ibm 3727 beamspring
Replies: 1
Views: 244

Re: Difficulty setting up new xwhatsit on ibm 3727 beamspring

I fixed it. That was the wrong version of the firmware. For anyone else trying to get this particular model working with the model f labs controller, you need to use this version: http://35.164.28.200:5000/#/xwhatsit/ib ... ev4/LAYOUT (note the 3727 and xwhatsit versions)
by malwarebuster
11 Jan 2026, 19:09
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Difficulty setting up new xwhatsit on ibm 3727 beamspring
Replies: 1
Views: 244

Difficulty setting up new xwhatsit on ibm 3727 beamspring

Hello. I hope everyone is doing well. I recently scored a new IBM 3727 keyboard, and I've been working on getting it set up. I'm using a controller from model f labs (https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/product/xwhatsit-beam-spring-or-model-f-controller/) and flashed it using this firmware (http://35 ...
by malwarebuster
11 Oct 2022, 01:31
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: [WTB] Unconverted 122 key keyboard
Replies: 0
Views: 3015

[WTB] Unconverted 122 key keyboard

I am looking for a 122 key IBM keyboard that still has the original controller and plug installed. I just got a 3179 terminal that unfortunately didn't come with a keyboard, and I want to complete my setup.
by malwarebuster
11 Oct 2022, 01:22
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Reverse soarers converter
Replies: 2
Views: 1227

Re: Reverse soarers converter

Thanks. That's what I thought, but I just wanted to check before I spent $100 on a duplicate.
by malwarebuster
10 Oct 2022, 16:16
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Reverse soarers converter
Replies: 2
Views: 1227

Reverse soarers converter

I want to know if there is a converter that allows me to use a usb keyboard with an IBM terminal that usually takes a set 3 keyboard. I was wondering if a soarers converter connected in reverse would work, but I am not sure that the translation is bidirectional.

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