Author Topic: Modded for USB Lexmark Model M - $75 (Read 4510 times)

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

, on to the pictures-

[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.

jkercado · « **Reply #1 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)?

weenis · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 27 December 2011, 09:33:01 »

I used a multimeter, this thread, and this URL. 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]

jkercado · « **Reply #3 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!

weenis · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 27 December 2011, 10:08:59 »

Thanks.

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.

weenis · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 29 December 2011, 09:16:25 »

BTT with picture of sticker added to original post.

jpm804 · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 29 December 2011, 11:00:52 »

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

weenis · « **Reply #7 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...

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

jpm804 · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 29 December 2011, 11:15:29 »

Quote from: weenis;479602

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

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?

weenis · « **Reply #9 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.

weenis · « **Reply #10 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.

weenis · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 03 January 2012, 09:07:15 »

BTT w/ price drop to $65

weenis · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 07 January 2012, 10:26:14 »

fohat.digs · « **Reply #13 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.

weenis · « **Reply #14 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

weenis · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 10 January 2012, 11:06:29 »

Mid-week bumpski.

weenis · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 15 January 2012, 17:05:00 »

KillerBee · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 16 January 2012, 21:21:42 »

what are the pennies for?

MCXL · « **Reply #18 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?

weenis · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 16 January 2012, 21:58:33 »

PayPal preferred.

weenis · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 16 January 2012, 21:59:08 »

Quote from: KillerBee;492125

what are the pennies for?

Cheap weight.

KillerBee · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 16 January 2012, 23:18:02 »

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

weenis · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 17 January 2012, 00:18:39 »

Nope. Weight is purpose.

eagleeye · « **Reply #23 on:** Tue, 17 January 2012, 01:04:19 »

Interesting project! Bump!

weenis · « **Reply #24 on:** Tue, 17 January 2012, 09:38:12 »

Quote from: eagleeye;492224

Interesting project! Bump!

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

weenis · « **Reply #25 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.

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