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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: squirrelschaser on Wed, 02 May 2018, 13:58:05
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Some questions
So I bought a Model M with this connector:https://imgur.com/a/49wVeUv (https://imgur.com/a/49wVeUv)
This is DIN5 correct?
I know I can get a DIN5 to PS/2 and then an active PS/2 adapter to USB.
But is there anything out there that would convert DIN5 to USB directly?
I couldn't find anything online.
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does your model m have a detachable sdl cable? if so you could prob just replace the whole cable with this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/273156390075
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does your model m have a detachable sdl cable? if so you could prob just replace the whole cable with this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/273156390075
I just bought it so I don't have it in hand, assuming that it's detachable (looks like it), that is an SDL input connected to the keyboard, correct?
https://imgur.com/a/JgE3moD
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yeah that's sdl. the ebay cable will work with it
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yeah that's sdl. the ebay cable will work with it
Alright, thanks!
Bit pricey, but I'll probably do that then.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/BEIGE-USB-to-SDL-6-Pin-6ft-IBM-Lexmark-Unicomp-Model-M-Clicky-Keyboard-Cable-NEW/271470078682?hash=item3f34e0aada:g:DzUAAOxyHIlTXzXr:sc:USPSFirstClass!07029!US!-1
this is slightly cheaper if you don't care about reprogramming keys
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yeah that's sdl. the ebay cable will work with it
Actually, what's the difference between the link you posted and this? https://ebay.to/2JNUaNz
It's sold by the same guy, and it seems like it does the same thing, but for cheaper.
Thanks,
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think its the same as the white one I posted earlier. only difference is the more expensive one lets you reprogram the keys.
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I never knew that Orihalcon made SDL-USB cables with and without chips. Definitely worth the extra $10 if you plan to re-program any of the keys.
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The super-cheap way out is to go with a DIN-5-to-Mini-DIN-6 (PS/2) and then a PS/2 to USB as the AT and PS/2 signalling are electrically identical and these items are very common.