List of ps2 usb Adapters That Work on IBM M

[SamirD]

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/ps2_adapters

I ran across this great wiki, but it's definitely not been updated for some of the newer adapters out there and also some obscure ones that work like the Radio Shack 26-241 this one by trendnet:
http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-USB-1-1-Converter-TU-PS2/dp/B0007T27HI/ref=cm_cr_pr_pl_footer_top?ie=UTF8

So what have you used that works that isn't in the wiki?

[fohat.digs]

I have never had a problem, even with the most cheap-ass $1 ebay ones from China.

The only time I had a glitch was with a laptop running on battery only.

[njbair]

I have never had a problem, even with the most cheap-ass $1 ebay ones from China.

The only time I had a glitch was with a laptop running on battery only.

A Model M hooked up to a laptop with no access to mains power... This sounds like a situation that has no reason to exist in nature.

[SamirD]

I have never had a problem, even with the most cheap-ass $1 ebay ones from China.

The only time I had a glitch was with a laptop running on battery only.

Good to hear!  Seems like most modern ps2-usb adapters are either drawing the right current or the newer usb ports are properly supporting 500ma power now.

A Model M hooked up to a laptop with no access to mains power... This sounds like a situation that has no reason to exist in nature.

Exists for me all the time--I have a separate case for my M and it goes with me almost everywhere.  I think I pulled it out on a plane once when the seat next to me was empty and used both trays to set up my working environment, lol.

[njbair]

I have never had a problem, even with the most cheap-ass $1 ebay ones from China.

The only time I had a glitch was with a laptop running on battery only.

Good to hear!  Seems like most modern ps2-usb adapters are either drawing the right current or the newer usb ports are properly supporting 500ma power now.

A Model M hooked up to a laptop with no access to mains power... This sounds like a situation that has no reason to exist in nature.

Exists for me all the time--I have a separate case for my M and it goes with me almost everywhere.  I think I pulled it out on a plane once when the seat next to me was empty and used both trays to set up my working environment, lol.

I think since they upped the current for USB 3.0, most USB controllers are doing a much better job at this.

I have to ask, what did the other people on the plane think of you with all that click-clacking?

[SamirD]

I have never had a problem, even with the most cheap-ass $1 ebay ones from China.

The only time I had a glitch was with a laptop running on battery only.

Good to hear!  Seems like most modern ps2-usb adapters are either drawing the right current or the newer usb ports are properly supporting 500ma power now.

A Model M hooked up to a laptop with no access to mains power... This sounds like a situation that has no reason to exist in nature.

Exists for me all the time--I have a separate case for my M and it goes with me almost everywhere.  I think I pulled it out on a plane once when the seat next to me was empty and used both trays to set up my working environment, lol.

I think since they upped the current for USB 3.0, most USB controllers are doing a much better job at this.

I have to ask, what did the other people on the plane think of you with all that click-clacking?

Yep, seems like ps2-usb adapter problems for Ms has gone away as time has moved on.  And the oldest keyboard in the world still works...

I think because of how airplane flight has a lot of white noise in the higher frequencies, it must not have been loud.  Plus, the plane was quite empty.  I think I recall no one in the adjacent rows.

[Herothereu]

Trendnet causes BSODs:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B0007T27HI/ref=mw_dp_cr

[SamirD]

Trendnet causes BSODs:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B0007T27HI/ref=mw_dp_cr

Where did you see that?  I read almost all the reivews that had the word 'IBM' in them and never saw anything like that.

[Snowdog993]

Orihalcon's PS/2 to USB adapter works with Model M keyboards, but some IBM keyboards with first and second gen controllers may not work with the LED's.  The Caps/Num/Scr work fine, but no illumination.  I don't know why, but otherwise the adapter works fine.

[SamirD]

Orihalcon's PS/2 to USB adapter works with Model M keyboards, but some IBM keyboards with first and second gen controllers may not work with the LED's.  The Caps/Num/Scr work fine, but no illumination.  I don't know why, but otherwise the adapter works fine.

Neat!  I had no idea those existed.

[fohat.digs]

Orihalcon's cables come with almost any connection you need for M/Fs and terminals.

[SamirD]

Orihalcon's cables come with almost any connection you need for M/Fs and terminals.

Yeah and it seems they're readily available on ebay too.  Good to know!

[fohat.digs]

Yeah and it seems they're readily available on ebay too.

They are pricey but very clean and well-crafted.

Sometimes he has beige available for the Model M SDL-to-USB ones which is also nice.

Also there is a Geekhack discount. Contact him directly.

[SamirD]

Yep, they look well made and quality worth of attaching to an M.  Beige would be nice as it would look almost stock.  I saw his original geekhack posting just earlier today.  I always like buying direct so people can save the ebay/amazon/whatever fee.  Plus, you have someone to call if there's an issue.