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Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 13 Jun 2021, 19:21
by Bitteneite
I found this Model M controller as I was browsing a Chinese site.
Seems to have a Type-C port and a solenoid header.
What's the name of it? Does anyone know a thread or any documentation about it?
Any help is appreciated.
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 13 Jun 2021, 19:32
by Weezer
I've not seen that one before. Interesting. Might be QMK?
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 14 Jun 2021, 14:27
by jmaynard
Is that a 20-pin matrix socket on the left? Looks like the carrier board can handle multiple keyboards and multiple controllers.
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 14 Jun 2021, 15:24
by Bitteneite
I got this other picture from the seller. Way clearer too.
Seems to be a more recent revision as well: 24-May-2021
Not sure if it's of any help though.
https://i.imgur.com/GAEF9Cz.jpeg
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 14 Jun 2021, 15:30
by Bitteneite
jmaynard wrote: ↑14 Jun 2021, 14:27
Is that a 20-pin matrix socket on the left? Looks like the carrier board can handle multiple keyboards and multiple controllers.
Ooo, good eye!
I do recall my M Battleships having a longer socket, which would actually make sense if he was aiming for a one-size-fits-all controller.
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 14 Jun 2021, 16:29
by jmaynard
Bitteneite wrote: ↑14 Jun 2021, 15:30
Ooo, good eye!
I do recall my M Battleships having a longer socket, which would actually make sense if he was aiming for a one-size-fits-all controller.
Yup. I'm working on multiple M122s, and while the clearer picture shows only a 16-pin socket, there's space for a 20.
Where'd you see this? I might snag one and see if it saves me having to make them myself.
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 14 Jun 2021, 16:48
by Bitteneite
jmaynard wrote: ↑14 Jun 2021, 16:29
Where'd you see this? I might snag one and see if it saves me having to make them myself.
It's a listing from Xianyu, which is based on Taobao, I believe.
It's all in Chinese, and I have no clue what the buttons do, but I just accidentally stumbled on it after clicking on many related IBM listings.
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 30 Jun 2021, 17:36
by 624245305
pcb....
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 30 Jun 2021, 18:00
by an_achronism
The idea of putting a solenoid in a Model M is extremely funny to me and I hope somebody has done it and/or is going to do it
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 30 Jun 2021, 18:36
by Go-Kart
an_achronism wrote: ↑30 Jun 2021, 18:00
The idea of putting a solenoid in a Model M is extremely funny to me and I hope somebody has done it and/or is going to do it
Why not be the first yourself
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 30 Jun 2021, 18:46
by Bitteneite
Go-Kart wrote: ↑30 Jun 2021, 18:36
Why not be the first yourself
(Rolls sleeves)
Just you wait
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 30 Jun 2021, 20:48
by Bitteneite
I got my hands on it
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 30 Jun 2021, 21:02
by Bjerrk
Bitteneite wrote: ↑30 Jun 2021, 20:48
I got my hands on it
Haha! That is wicked
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 30 Jun 2021, 21:15
by raoulduke-esq
Screw a floss mod; I'm tryin' to get on this level!
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 30 Jun 2021, 21:47
by Go-Kart
Glorious!
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 01 Jul 2021, 15:58
by 624245305
firmware
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 04 Aug 2021, 20:57
by tiltowait
Is there any easy way to buy this in the US?
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 07 Aug 2021, 04:46
by Bitteneite
tiltowait wrote: ↑04 Aug 2021, 20:57
Is there any easy way to buy this in the US?
I had to send it through a proxy, which took a while before I got it in my hands.
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 09 Nov 2022, 15:18
by RoastPotatoes
Can anyone help track down the taobao link for this controller? I emailed the creator but was just sent a new picture of the listing, but I'm not able to track down the listing from the image.
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Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 09 Nov 2022, 15:22
by Crizender
RoastPotatoes wrote: ↑09 Nov 2022, 15:18
Can anyone help track down the taobao link for this controller? I emailed the creator but was just sent a new picture of the listing, but I'm not able to track down the listing from the image.
2F4A2809B7E047CDB739219F1EB28F29.jpg
https://h5.m.goofish.com/item?id=656161 ... 011849.0.0
I believe this is it, correct me if I'm wrong.
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 09 Nov 2022, 15:24
by RoastPotatoes
Crizender wrote: ↑09 Nov 2022, 15:22
RoastPotatoes wrote: ↑09 Nov 2022, 15:18
Can anyone help track down the taobao link for this controller? I emailed the creator but was just sent a new picture of the listing, but I'm not able to track down the listing from the image.
2F4A2809B7E047CDB739219F1EB28F29.jpg
https://h5.m.goofish.com/item?id=656161 ... 011849.0.0
I believe this is it, correct me if I'm wrong.
Wow, that was quick! Looks to be it, thank you.
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 16 Dec 2022, 18:27
by RoastPotatoes
So I got one! Unfortunately it doesn't fit in the SSK case.
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 16 Dec 2022, 18:59
by RoastPotatoes
Am I being stupid or is this design slightly upside down? It is as pictured tbf but the old revision makes sense with the cable sockets on the top.
Do you think if I remove and solder the sockets to the top this will work?
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Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 18 Dec 2022, 14:53
by RoastPotatoes
So I've flipped the sockets to the other side and it still works as much as it did before I think.
Now I need to figure out the firmware.
Do you have the firmware for this revision?
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Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 22 Dec 2022, 10:46
by RoastPotatoes
Fully up and running! Going to try get this added to qmk repo.
EDIT:
wrote about this on my blog
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 18 Mar 2024, 08:16
by 624245305
Firmware And PCB
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 18 Mar 2024, 08:24
by 624245305
After seeing your blog, yours originally fits M122 and is fixed to the metal plate so that M101 can be put in.
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 26 Mar 2024, 09:30
by nbulashev
624245305 wrote: ↑18 Mar 2024, 08:24
After seeing your blog, yours originally fits M122 and is fixed to the metal plate so that M101 can be put in.
Is there a way still to order this beauty?
Re: Can someone identify this aftermarket Model M controller?
Posted: 06 Apr 2024, 05:53
by 624245305
nbulashev wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 09:30
624245305 wrote: ↑18 Mar 2024, 08:24
After seeing your blog, yours originally fits M122 and is fixed to the metal plate so that M101 can be put in.
Is there a way still to order this beauty?
There are files in front, used for production