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Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Tue, 27 December 2011, 09:15:47

The keyboard uses a USB A/B cable, the kind we all have laying around by the dozen... The keyboard will come shipped with one. The keyboard is in really good shape. I found it pretty dusty, but after a good key soak, and some cleaning, it looks really good.

For the USB interface, I used the following USB B cable-

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-1-Feet-Panel-Mount-Cable/dp/B002M8VBIS

For the USB converter, I used a chip out of a blue cube.

During the mod, I also had the opportunity to make the weight of the board 1/2" lb heavier with 56 pennies and wood glue :D, on to the pictures-

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gwI-n3sg_I8/TtWoMKT-p3I/AAAAAAAABIA/FPiOwO3k7WU/s912/IMG-20111129-00303.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-F08ynG7XrWI/TtWoMK0WIUI/AAAAAAAABH0/Z_2-MroALSI/s912/IMG-20111129-00304.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YMiQxFVFzM8/TtWoL7HOgiI/AAAAAAAABHw/Ppd0WgXsuZM/s912/IMG-20111129-00305.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Binne38trlo/TtWoM50oHPI/AAAAAAAABIE/rU_fSvWx9oo/s912/IMG-20111129-00300.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BUNpFeYPAIQ/TtWlMpMAyPI/AAAAAAAABHg/N6tKWfk7wrc/s912/IMG-20111129-00296.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3v1Hi6NnNaQ/TtWlMQ04P_I/AAAAAAAABHc/_5v_7QIc4hU/s912/IMG-20111129-00298.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-E35EGzExCao/TvyCDEH0jSI/AAAAAAAABJw/-pQxWH6L8Kw/s912/IMG-20111227-00344.jpg)

[strike]I'm asking $75+$14 S&H, Paypal only please. I will ship international at a higher shipping rate.[/strike]

[strike]I'm asking $70+$14 S&H, Paypal only please. I will ship international at a higher shipping rate.[/strike]

[strike]I'm asking $65+$14 S&H, Paypal only please. I will ship international at a higher shipping rate.[/strike]

I'm asking $55+$14 S&H, Paypal only please. I will ship international at a higher shipping rate.

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: jkercado on Tue, 27 December 2011, 09:24:56

Bit of a threadjack here: That's pretty slick--I've been thinking of modding my Model M this way since I have to replace the cable anyway. Did you figure out how to do this by yourself, or did you find the info somewhere on the web (or here)?

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Tue, 27 December 2011, 09:33:01

I used a multimeter, this thread (http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:6872), and this URL (http://zevv.nl/play/misc/ibm-usb/). I didn't like Ripster's method of screwing the USB B to the PCB, I liked the method of screwing the USB to the case.

[sarcasm]Now, given the intense difficulty level of this project... I would save yourself a keyboard and just buy mine.[/sarcasm]

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: jkercado on Tue, 27 December 2011, 09:54:13

If I had the cash I'd go for it, but I blew my spending cash this Christmas on my kids...Thanks for the links, man! Really appreciate it. :becky:

And someone buy this!

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Tue, 27 December 2011, 10:08:59

Thanks. :D

The buyer of the keyboard does get the flashy red LED blinky cable. It's actually a pretty cool contrast between the old-school IBM M, and new school flashy clear blinky USB cable.

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Thu, 29 December 2011, 09:16:25

BTT with picture of sticker added to original post.

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: jpm804 on Thu, 29 December 2011, 11:00:52

Oh man tempted just because it's USB , just wish it was an ssk

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Thu, 29 December 2011, 11:03:35

Quote from: jpm804;479600

Oh man tempted just because it's USB , just wish it was an ssk

It works like a charm, is heavy, and in good condition... :D

You want this... ... ...

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: jpm804 on Thu, 29 December 2011, 11:15:29

Quote from: weenis;479602

It works like a charm, is heavy, and in good condition... :D

You want this... ... ...

Also I feel model m's already have some good weight to it but adding those pennies make it very interesting... Can they be removed if the used wanted to easily?

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Thu, 29 December 2011, 11:22:28

They could be. They're glued in with Wood glue, which is water based. They don't add a TON of weight, but they do add quite a bit. The keyboard does not move when you're using it.

Second row in has double stacked pennies. If we use the standard weight of a penny, 2.5 grams, overall there's probably an addition 5.5 oz added with the pennies and glue. So about 1/3 of a lb.

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Fri, 30 December 2011, 17:05:53

I gotta move this, lower price... $70+$14 S&H, Paypal only please. I will ship international at a higher shipping rate.

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Tue, 03 January 2012, 09:07:15

BTT w/ price drop to $65

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Sat, 07 January 2012, 10:26:14

Ttt

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: fohat.digs on Sat, 07 January 2012, 18:22:38

It took me 2 months to sell a REALLY NICE bolt-modded Model M blue label and eventually I had to drop the price to under $50 + shipping.

Within the next few weeks I will have 2 more for sale, but I have become convinced that the "modded" Model M market is deeply depressed.

I agree with you, all this stuff takes a lot of work, and to get less than $100 for something really nice that you have invested hours of love and care into seems depressing.

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Sat, 07 January 2012, 18:55:23

I don't mind waiting.

Although I'm also sure it's taking a while due to the fact that I have 0 feedback here on the board, and I am quite new.

Oh well, I don't mind waiting.

Here's my ebay feedback-

http://feedback.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=captain_weenis&ftab=AllFeedback

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Tue, 10 January 2012, 11:06:29

Mid-week bumpski.

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Sun, 15 January 2012, 17:05:00

Ttt

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: KillerBee on Mon, 16 January 2012, 21:21:42

what are the pennies for?

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: MCXL on Mon, 16 January 2012, 21:38:19

I want.

Ultimate irony? This is for my office/a studio at a radio station. Guess I can't type while on air :3.

How would you prefer payment?

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Mon, 16 January 2012, 21:58:33

PayPal preferred.

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Mon, 16 January 2012, 21:59:08

Quote from: KillerBee;492125

what are the pennies for?

Cheap weight.

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: KillerBee on Mon, 16 January 2012, 23:18:02

for... do they have a purpose I mean besides weight?

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Tue, 17 January 2012, 00:18:39

Nope. Weight is purpose.

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: eagleeye on Tue, 17 January 2012, 01:04:19

Interesting project!  Bump!

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Tue, 17 January 2012, 09:38:12

Quote from: eagleeye;492224

Interesting project!  Bump!

You, being local, can try it and buy it!

Title: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75
Post by: weenis on Fri, 23 March 2012, 14:01:57

BTT, Lower Price-

I'm asking $55+$14 S&H, Paypal only please. I will ship international at a higher shipping rate.