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Offline squirrelschaser

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IBM Model M DIN5 to USB?
« on: Wed, 02 May 2018, 13:58:05 »
Some questions

So I bought a Model M with this connector: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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Offline SixtyLife

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Re: IBM Model M DIN5 to USB?
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 02 May 2018, 14:06:54 »
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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Offline squirrelschaser

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Re: IBM Model M DIN5 to USB?
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 02 May 2018, 15:28:33 »
Quote from: SixtyLife on Wed, 02 May 2018, 14:06:54
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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Offline SixtyLife

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Re: IBM Model M DIN5 to USB?
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 02 May 2018, 15:29:35 »
yeah that's sdl. the ebay cable will work with it
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Offline squirrelschaser

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Re: IBM Model M DIN5 to USB?
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 02 May 2018, 15:34:19 »
Quote from: SixtyLife on Wed, 02 May 2018, 15:29:35
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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Re: IBM Model M DIN5 to USB?
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 02 May 2018, 15:46:05 »
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Offline squirrelschaser

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Re: IBM Model M DIN5 to USB?
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 02 May 2018, 15:48:01 »
Quote from: SixtyLife on Wed, 02 May 2018, 15:29:35
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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Offline SixtyLife

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Re: IBM Model M DIN5 to USB?
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 02 May 2018, 15:56:28 »
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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Re: IBM Model M DIN5 to USB?
« Reply #8 on: Wed, 02 May 2018, 16:19:55 »
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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Offline Red October

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Re: IBM Model M DIN5 to USB?
« Reply #9 on: Mon, 07 May 2018, 15:50:42 »
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.
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