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Offline DuckNorris

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PS2 to USB converter for Model M
« on: Mon, 08 July 2013, 14:14:43 »
Hello guys,

   Are the SIIG , PPA, Shaxon, PS2 to USB coverters good for IBM Model Ms? I need to buy one today when my board arrives and some people I looked up recommend the Alesso one but I do not really want to wait for that. Also, there shouldn't be any problem with Mac compatibility right? It usually shouldn't but if drivers are needed since I never used one of these before it would be an issue.
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Re: PS2 to USB converter for Model M
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 08 July 2013, 15:16:09 »
I suspect yours will arrive before mine, and I still need to clean and, if necessary, repair my recently acquired Model Ms, plus find cables for them.

I would be interested in your experiences using a Model M on a Mac :)
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Re: PS2 to USB converter for Model M
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 08 July 2013, 15:44:32 »
This is what I've been using without issue and they are in stock (assuming you are in Dallas) Mine is white not blue.
http://www.microcenter.com/product/335177/USB_to_PS-2_Converter
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Re: PS2 to USB converter for Model M
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 08 July 2013, 20:04:08 »
Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 08 July 2013, 15:16:09
I suspect yours will arrive before mine, and I still need to clean and, if necessary, repair my recently acquired Model Ms, plus find cables for them.

I would be interested in your experiences using a Model M on a Mac :)
I need to clean and mod this one so I won't use it so soon.


(much dirtier in than it looks in picture)
Seller " I cleaned the board" ...I knew from the pictures it wasn't in the best shape but this had like dust from a storage . It clicks nicely though. I don't mind it was a good price and free shipping plus I liked the thought of cleaning this and restoring :D .
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Re: PS2 to USB converter for Model M
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 08 July 2013, 21:30:49 »
The cables that orihalcon makes are pricey but excellent. Clean and straightforward.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-to-SDL-6-Pin-6ft-IBM-Lexmark-Unicomp-Model-M-Clicky-Keyboard-Cable-NEW-/270955553909
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Re: PS2 to USB converter for Model M
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 08 July 2013, 21:43:08 »
Quote from: fohat.digs on Mon, 08 July 2013, 21:30:49
The cables that orihalcon makes are pricey but excellent. Clean and straightforward.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-to-SDL-6-Pin-6ft-IBM-Lexmark-Unicomp-Model-M-Clicky-Keyboard-Cable-NEW-/270955553909


That sounds like an excellent idea - I have bookmarked that page for future reference.

It is also cheaper than getting an SDL-PS/2 cable plus a seaprate PS/2-USB adaptor.
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Re: PS2 to USB converter for Model M
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 09 July 2013, 11:18:26 »
Quote from: smknjoe on Mon, 08 July 2013, 15:44:32
This is what I've been using without issue and they are in stock (assuming you are in Dallas) Mine is white not blue.
http://www.microcenter.com/product/335177/USB_to_PS-2_Converter

Thank you so much , I shall go and see if I can get it today!
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Re: PS2 to USB converter for Model M
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 09 July 2013, 13:35:25 »
Quote from: DuckNorris on Tue, 09 July 2013, 11:18:26
Quote from: smknjoe on Mon, 08 July 2013, 15:44:32
This is what I've been using without issue and they are in stock (assuming you are in Dallas) Mine is white not blue.
http://www.microcenter.com/product/335177/USB_to_PS-2_Converter

Thank you so much , I shall go and see if I can get it today!

I have one of these which I used for my numpad. It works, but only had 1KRO so it wasn't good for typing fast or gaming. Be warned about that :/ I eventually ended up converting mine to USB via a Teensy though.
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Re: PS2 to USB converter for Model M
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 09 July 2013, 13:41:17 »
Quote from: oTurtlez on Tue, 09 July 2013, 13:35:25
Quote from: DuckNorris on Tue, 09 July 2013, 11:18:26
Quote from: smknjoe on Mon, 08 July 2013, 15:44:32
This is what I've been using without issue and they are in stock (assuming you are in Dallas) Mine is white not blue.
http://www.microcenter.com/product/335177/USB_to_PS-2_Converter

Thank you so much , I shall go and see if I can get it today!

I have one of these which I used for my numpad. It works, but only had 1KRO so it wasn't good for typing fast or gaming. Be warned about that :/ I eventually ended up converting mine to USB via a Teensy though.

Good point! I'm not a super fast typist but I do have my moments :) I've only been using this adapter for about a week now (1st on my full sized M and now on my SSK) and I thought there were a few times where keystrokes weren't registered when I got in a fast grove.
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Re: PS2 to USB converter for Model M
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 09 July 2013, 13:47:30 »
Quote from: fohat.digs on Mon, 08 July 2013, 21:30:49
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-to-SDL-6-Pin-6ft-IBM-Lexmark-Unicomp-Model-M-Clicky-Keyboard-Cable-NEW-/270955553909

I think that dozens of Geekhackers have bought these, and I have never heard anything but praise for them.

I personally have 2, and I wish that they were beige, but they have been flawless performers.

One caveat - I am not a gamer so I cannot vouch for their performance at speed.
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That's the message. That's the whole message. Say that every day, not just to reach America's frustrated young white men, but people of every age, race, and gender.
Late-stage capitalism is a wealth-concentration engine, focused on vacuuming up every dollar and putting it in as few hands as possible. Republicans are helping that vacuum suck.
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Re: PS2 to USB converter for Model M
« Reply #10 on: Wed, 10 July 2013, 11:28:19 »
Thanks guys,

   I tested out in my Rig (forgot desktops have PS2, I know I failed there). I just wish I could buy that converter but unfortunately even though my M is not in great shape and clicks well. I just miss my blues , I know blasphemy XD.
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