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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: inoxify on Thu, 09 October 2014, 19:53:15

Title: Should I pick up this Model M $30
Post by: inoxify on Thu, 09 October 2014, 19:53:15

Hey,

Think this is a good buy for $30? it is untested which kinda concerns me.. Also it doesn't look like the standard PS/2 connector.

(http://i.imgur.com/KX2OgOZ.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/6lZLklc.jpg)

Thanks

Title: Re: Should I pick up this Model M $30
Post by: ComradeSniper on Thu, 09 October 2014, 19:58:03

That's a Terminal M, so you'll need to use a Teensy with Soarer's code to get it working on a modern computer.

Title: Re: Should I pick up this Model M $30
Post by: inoxify on Thu, 09 October 2014, 19:59:55

Ahh okay thanks.

Title: Re: Should I pick up this Model M $30
Post by: pr0ximity on Thu, 09 October 2014, 20:00:57

For what it's worth I gambled on my M being untested and it worked out pretty well, if you're up for an adventure and don't mind converting it, it's probably not a bad deal.

It really is impossible to know for sure from eBay though, no telling if there's something spilled in it, etc.

Title: Re: Should I pick up this Model M $30
Post by: inoxify on Thu, 09 October 2014, 20:28:06

It is from craigslist, so I have the chance to physically inspect it. I Guess i just wont be able to test it as it is the terminal version.   I will probably buy it as I need a new project anyway.

Title: Re: Should I pick up this Model M $30
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 09 October 2014, 20:32:24

I like how the PCB is mounted on the terminal Ms better than the normal ones anyway.

It is bolted to the plate on the terminal instead of resting on the case. I plan to use my terminal M guts for some fun model M mods because I'll have to convert it anyway for hardware reprogramming and I like the mounting better.

Title: Re: Should I pick up this Model M $30
Post by: demik on Thu, 09 October 2014, 21:11:36

yes but put it down they get heavy