Hello all,
I recently brought an IBM Model M from someone who modded their keyboard so that there is a PS/2 to USB Adapter within the keyboard and i would like to know how i would go about reversing this process just in case one day i decide i need to or want to go back to PS/2.
Kind Regards,
Conor.
Converting IBM Model M from USB to PS/2
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ConorDoesItAll
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zrrion
- Location: United States
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If you have a model M that has an SDL cable you can get an SDL to USB cable. You could also desolder the ribbon connectors from the og controller and wire them to a teensey and flash it with something to convert it.
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Darkshado
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Depends on how the mod was made inside: it could be as simple as disconnecting and replacing a cable going to the converter by a compatible PS/2 one, or as troublesome as desoldering, identifying and re-soldering unlabeled wires.