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Offline dragonxx21

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Model M Issues
« on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 01:43:01 »
Well, they aren't really issues, more just like minor (very minor) inconveniences. I've had a model M for a while now but haven't been able to use it due to the fact that I own a laptop which does not have a PS/2 port. I got a PS/2 to USB adapter in the mail today which I purchased from the geekhack temp store. The adapter mentioned is this: http://www.idinnovations.com/usb%20adaptors.html Anyway, I attached it to my model m and plugged it into my USB port and it installed the firmware etc etc. The keyboard works fine and all the keys are functioning as they should be, but I noticed two things.

1. The indicator lights for Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock are not lighting up. I know for a fact that they are working as they briefly light up when I plug the adapter in, but do simply turn off and do not respond at all to their respective keys being pressed.

2. I seem to be able to achieve 2KRO over USB. I don't know if this is due to the adapter used, or because that's just how model m's are.

Thoughts?
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Offline kansas city shuffle

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Re: Model M Issues
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 04:24:25 »
Give this a go from clickykeyboards which has proven to be compatible with IBM Model M's, I haven't had any problem with mine in regards to what you're reporting.

http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/11298/subcatid/0/id/124184
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Offline tipo33

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Re: Model M Issues
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 04:45:17 »
I have one of those adapters as well,  it has the same behaviour.  All the keys work, so I just stuck with it.
M's are limited to 2KRO because of the membrane design,  It's the way they are.
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Re: Model M Issues
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 06:41:04 »
A keyboard like that draws a lot of power, especially going through adapters.

I sometimes think that we are just asking too much for the lights, especially if you are running on battery power.
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Offline dragonxx21

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Re: Model M Issues
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 08:57:45 »
Alright, glad to know it's not just me. I'll stick with this adapter since the keyboard works fine and it's doesn't really bother me.
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