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Title: Are there any attached coiled Model M PS/2 cables available for purchase?
Post by: rifath33 on Fri, 22 May 2020, 09:04:58
So I have this Model M and it's really great and all but I really love how coiled cables look on these things.
It's one of the newer Model Ms with a non-detachable PS/2 cable. It's completely a completely straight cable.


Do you guys know if I can buy a coiled non-detachable PS/2 cable for my keyboard anywhere?   ;D
Title: Re: Are there any attached coiled Model M PS/2 cables available for purchase?
Post by: suicidal_orange on Fri, 22 May 2020, 09:48:36
No experience with these but if you're going to have to solder it anyway just buy a detachable cable and cut one end off?  Or if it has a connector cut the end off and attach the connector from the current cable?
Title: Re: Are there any attached coiled Model M PS/2 cables available for purchase?
Post by: ddrfraser1 on Fri, 22 May 2020, 09:53:02
Is it a round badge IBM, a lexmark or a unicomp?

you can buy replacement cables from unicomp here but the non-detachable ones are straight. You could make your own cable and put some coils in it. However, I'm not sure if these are backwards compatible with IBM branded Model Ms. If you really want a good quality old cable I would consider selling yours and buying an older one with a detachable cable.
Title: Re: Are there any attached coiled Model M PS/2 cables available for purchase?
Post by: rifath33 on Fri, 22 May 2020, 09:59:47
Hey
It's a round, blue-badge Model M

Title: Re: Are there any attached coiled Model M PS/2 cables available for purchase?
Post by: rifath33 on Fri, 22 May 2020, 10:03:50
suicidal_orange, I was thinking about the cutting off the end of a cable and soldering thing but will it work? I don't know that much about wiring stuff - I guess my question is will a regular detachable coiled cable have the wires I need to attach it onto the Model M PCB? I'm just not sure if it's compatible like that...
Title: Re: Are there any attached coiled Model M PS/2 cables available for purchase?
Post by: rifath33 on Fri, 22 May 2020, 10:05:36
Or! Can I buy like an older Model M PCB controller with the detachable cable port inside so I can just connect it???

But then I'm probably gonna have to cut a hole in my keyboard's case or buy a compatible case LOL
Title: Re: Are there any attached coiled Model M PS/2 cables available for purchase?
Post by: ddrfraser1 on Fri, 22 May 2020, 10:12:40
Quote from: rifath33 on Fri, 22 May 2020, 10:05:36
Or! Can I buy like an older Model M PCB controller with the detachable cable port inside so I can just connect it???

But then I'm probably gonna have to cut a hole in my keyboard's case or buy a compatible case LOL

Right. All that is doable but... again, you're better off selling it and buying an older one with a sweet ass coiled cable  ;D
Title: Re: Are there any attached coiled Model M PS/2 cables available for purchase?
Post by: Maledicted on Fri, 22 May 2020, 15:31:18
Yeah, sell it and get a different M with a coiled cable, or coil the cable yourself.
Title: Re: Are there any attached coiled Model M PS/2 cables available for purchase?
Post by: funkmon on Fri, 22 May 2020, 18:21:29
Quote from: Maledicted on Fri, 22 May 2020, 15:31:18
Yeah, sell it and get a different M with a coiled cable, or coil the cable yourself.

This works. If you've developed a relationship with your board and don't want to sell it, you can coil a cable yourself. Check youtube for tutorials, because I'm sure some are out there. If not, clean your board up really well, and then sell it on eBay. Then, buy a dirt cheap Model M with a coiled cable and you're fine.