Author Topic: new IBM SDL cables $10 (Read 17761 times)

EverythingIBM · « **on:** Fri, 23 April 2010, 00:54:55 »

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-IBM-SDL-PS-2-coiled-key-bd-cable-IBM-clicky-model-M_W0QQitemZ130385049983QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCA_Mice_Trackballs?hash=item1e5b8df97f
There's only two left.

EverythingIBM · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 23 April 2010, 02:03:18 »

Wow that was quick; did someone here buy the remaining ones?
Here's used ones for $7:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/IBM-SDL-PS-2-coiled-keyboard-cable-IBM-clicky-model-M_W0QQitemZ140401173102QQihZ004QQcategoryZ33963QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m444QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252BLA%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D9036570247842264061
only two remaining.

phoenix · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 23 April 2010, 03:27:06 »

Quote from: EverythingIBM;174779

Wow that was quick; did someone here buy the remaining ones?

That was me. I bought them before even reading your post :ranger:

phoenix · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 24 April 2010, 00:04:22 »

Ron listed 4 more: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130385545712 Weird. When I asked him yesterday he said they are rare and he's not likely to have more. When you add shipping it's $13.9 each, not really much cheaper than ordering from Unicomp if you are buying quite a few.

EverythingIBM · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 24 April 2010, 00:14:01 »

Quote from: phoenix;175333

Ron listed 4 more: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130385545712 Weird. When I asked him yesterday he said they are rare and he's not likely to have more. When you add shipping it's $13.9 each, not really much cheaper than ordering from Unicomp if you are buying quite a few.

And now he comes back with four more at a dollar higher each. "Not likely", translates in rononian as: "yes I have many but want people to quickly buy them... so I can buy myself some pizza and wash it down with IBM beer".

skcheng · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 24 April 2010, 00:14:18 »

But Chuck is running out of IBM labeled cables. He told me that the cables cost $7.50/ea purchased in huge lots.

EverythingIBM · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 24 April 2010, 00:15:48 »

Quote from: skcheng;175337

But Chuck is running out of IBM labeled cables. He told me that the cables cost $7.50/ea purchased in huge lots.

Ah who cares. It's not like I peer behind my computer to see the "IBM" on the PS/2 cable. I don't find model M PS/2 cables to stay in that well anyways; the coiled part is too weighty... especially the 9-foot cords; but that's all "brandon" had left.

skcheng · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 24 April 2010, 00:17:56 »

Quote from: EverythingIBM;175338

Ah who cares. It's not like I peer behind my computer to see the "IBM" on the PS/2 cable. I don't find model M PS/2 cables to stay in that well anyways; the coiled part is too weighty... especially the 9-foot cords; but that's all "brandon" had left.

I like anything that says IBM on it :-)) And I don't have a problem with the weight of the cord?? It's all about cable management......

kishy · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 24 April 2010, 00:18:46 »

The 9 foot cords are the better ones, because the coils are guaranteed to be further from the plug.

Agreed, though, the actual IBM cables have trouble staying in. I actually find the contact portion of the connector is too short so they just fall out.

EverythingIBM · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 24 April 2010, 00:22:58 »

Quote from: skcheng;175339

I like anything that says IBM on it :-)) And I don't have a problem with the weight of the cord?? It's all about cable management......

You'd better stay out of my room then. I like my 19" IBM LCD. There's a cool 20" one I want to get later (with the neat twisty stand); I won't say where it is because it's so cool someone will buy it right away.

Cable managment doesn't matter, it sags and hangs vaguely holding in the PS/2 slot. My intellistation is just in anticipation for it to fall out (and it did come loose too much one time, I thought my model M was dead for a second; I know an impossible thought. I wish there were un-coiled cords).

EDIT: I guess I actually DO get to peer at the "IBM" on the cable when I have to friggin plug it back in.

skcheng · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 24 April 2010, 00:26:32 »

Maybe I'm just lucky, but I haven't had any issues plugged directly into my PS2 connectors or into my Blue Cube??

phoenix · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 24 April 2010, 00:53:31 »

Huh, I didn't notice he raised the price. So now it's $14.9 shipped each. He has 100% rating and responds quickly. I still recommend him.

Quote from: EverythingIBM;175336

And now he comes back with four more at a dollar higher each. "Not likely", translates in rononian as: "yes I have many but want people to quickly buy them... so I can buy myself some pizza and wash it down with IBM beer".

kishy · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 24 April 2010, 10:19:10 »

If you're willing to do CC through a different handler (no PayPal) I know a guy with SDL cables. Get in touch for a referral.

phototristan · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 27 April 2010, 19:28:16 »

I bought one of these used ones from this eBay auction and received it today. It's the longer version, nice.

microsoft windows · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 27 April 2010, 19:52:47 »

It's nice when you've got the long version of the cable. It kind-of defeats the purpose of a wireless keyboard when you can use yours from over 9 feet away.

Half-Saint · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 02:30:19 »

Funny how 9 feet sounds more than it actually is. 3 meters just doesn't sound so cool

ch_123 · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 13:12:02 »

I think it's some inferiority ingrained into the American psyche.

kishy · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 14:06:07 »

The straight black is made by???

SDL connector looks like the sort that's on my non-IBM AT cable.

ch_123 · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 14:07:37 »

It's a Unicomp cable for their M4s.

Half-Saint · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 14:10:58 »

I have here a straight grey SDL cable..

kishy · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 14:11:22 »

I wonder...

Something tells me my non-IBM AT cable may be a Unicomp then.

microsoft windows · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 16:19:39 »

It could also be made by Compaq. In the mid to late 1980's, Compaq keyboards used SDL-AT cables.

ch_123 · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 16:27:12 »

HP too. I somehow doubt that Unicomp is still churning out AT SDL cables

microsoft windows · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 16:30:00 »

Unicomp does sell their keyboards in AT/DIN though.

ch_123 · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 16:38:43 »

Quote from: microsoft windows;177004

Unicomp does sell their keyboards in AT/DIN though.

Not with SDL connectors.

microsoft windows · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 17:49:21 »

Maybe they sell adapters with the keyboards.

phototristan · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 17:51:09 »

Quote from: ripster;176916

Europeans get the leftover cables made by drunk Scots.

There are 3 sizes of IBM branded cables. My favorite though is the straight black SDLs.
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Next to a USB converted IBM Model M of course.

I believe the one I received is the middle one. I also have the short one but swapped it out so my USB/PS2 adapter doesn't have to hang and can rest on the floor now.

skcheng · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 18:41:52 »

Quote from: ch_123;176930

It's a Unicomp cable for their M4s.

I spoke to Chuck today and he said that Unicomp never made an SDL cable that wasn't PS2.

phototristan · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 18:53:18 »

Wouldn't it be neat if someone make one that had a built in USB converter so that the computer end was USB? I'd buy that!

skcheng · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 18:58:15 »

Quote from: ripster;177093

So what DO they have? I bugged him last time for a straight SDL and he said he's never seen one even though I pulled mine out of a Unicomp Mighty Mouse box.

They have IBM and non-IBM SDL cables. And no black AT style SDL cables either. And they're all coiled. So maybe he was wrong and at some point Unicomp provided straight USB/SDL cables?

kishy · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 19:01:53 »

A USB SDL cable would be bad. You'd obliterate something making that connection.

The controller PCB would need to be expecting to be attached to USB. Approximately the same chance of functionality as if you chopped the connector off an XT board and rammed the wires into a USB socket.

phototristan · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 19:07:09 »

Quote from: kishy;177103

A USB SDL cable would be bad. You'd obliterate something making that connection.

The controller PCB would need to be expecting to be attached to USB. Approximately the same chance of functionality as if you chopped the connector off an XT board and rammed the wires into a USB socket.

I meant what if they converter was built in, inline in the cable?

That would essentially do the same thing as a PS/2 to USB converter.

skcheng · « **Reply #32 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 19:11:27 »

Quote from: kishy;177103

A USB SDL cable would be bad. You'd obliterate something making that connection.

The controller PCB would need to be expecting to be attached to USB. Approximately the same chance of functionality as if you chopped the connector off an XT board and rammed the wires into a USB socket.

I assume that Rip's USB SDL cable works fine with his keyboard?? No??

kishy · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 19:35:19 »

Quote from: phototristan;177105

I meant what if they converter was built in, inline in the cable?

That would essentially do the same thing as a PS/2 to USB converter.

That would actually be AWESOME and I'd like to see it. The chips are certainly small enough to put in a tiny inline package or perhaps molded into USB plug or whatever (with the right money anything can be bought).

Quote from: skcheng;177107

I assume that Rip's USB SDL cable works fine with his keyboard?? No??

There's no SDL going on there...he's got a standard A-B USB cable from his USB-equipped keyboard.

skcheng · « **Reply #34 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 19:49:05 »

There's no SDL going on there...he's got a standard A-B USB cable from his USB-equipped keyboard.[/QUOTE]

Oh....nevermind then. I thought that was a USB - SDL cable. I stand corrected.

kishy · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 20:05:31 »

Quote from: skcheng;177125

Oh....nevermind then. I thought that was a USB - SDL cable. I stand corrected.

Well, now you've got me doubting myself. Ripster?

ricercar · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 28 April 2010, 20:36:17 »

Quote from: webwit;177132

What goes into the back of an M4?......

Collapsible stock

ch_123 · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 29 April 2010, 04:58:06 »

I was about to reply with "5.56mm rounds", but it seems I missed my window of opportunity.

skcheng · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 29 April 2010, 08:38:16 »

Quote from: ripster;177134

The Pic of the cables shows a black cable with a SDL to PS/2 connector. Came with the M4 (or Mighty Mouse as Unicomp calls it). See my sig for pics.

Okay, confirmed by Chuck himself that the straight SDL to PS2 black cable is indeed available. I ordered 4. Wish I knew this beforehand. I wouldn't have stocked up on the fiddly coiled IBM SDL cables......

Oh well.....

Typing on my DS Filco Blue board after a a long absence. I'm reminded of Rice Krispies.

itlnstln · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 29 April 2010, 08:45:08 »

Quote from: skcheng;177223

Typing on my DS Filco Blue board after a a long absence. I'm reminded of Rice Krispies.

That's a pretty good analogy. Unfortunately, that's also why I find blue Cherrys annoying.

skcheng · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 29 April 2010, 10:20:36 »

Quote from: itlnstln;177226

That's a pretty good analogy. Unfortunately, that's also why I find blue Cherrys annoying.

I love Rice Crispies. Typing on a Re^lforce is like typing through a Rice Crispy Treat.

didjamatic · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 29 April 2010, 14:15:56 »

I really like the coiled cables, provides some vintage vibe.

didjamatic · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 29 April 2010, 14:19:36 »

Oh, and Itlnstln... until you try cherry blues with doubleshots, PCB mounted, you're doin it wrong.

phototristan · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 29 April 2010, 14:20:34 »

Me too. I would never think of plugging a Model M into a flat non matching cable!

didjamatic · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 29 April 2010, 14:54:14 »

I sold a 1963 Fender Vibroverb Blackface Amp (Tubes galore and single 15" Jensen) to a collector in Korea 2 years ago. It was one of the first handful ever produced.

Check the coiled cable, love it.

skcheng · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 29 April 2010, 15:45:24 »

I happily plunked down $10/ea for a pair of straight SDL cables. The large black coiled cable from my Model AT F is a true eyesore sitting on my desk.

And the comparison to a guitar cable is completely unfounded. That is unless Geekhackers are prone to picking up their keyboards and dancing around with them??? AC/DC anyone??

skcheng · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 29 April 2010, 16:43:40 »

Quote from: ripster;177388

So does Chuck have a bunch more?

Yup. $10/ea. He doesn't have a "bunch" more though.

EverythingIBM · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 04 May 2010, 21:54:43 »

Quote from: webwit;177373

I like the straight cables too, but in the end I think it's just a cost saving exercise and the coiled ones are superior.

I HATE COILED CABLES. My PS/2 to SDL cord came out AGAIN when I was pulling out a bunch of USB cables from the back of my computer. AAAHHHH! I should try decoiling that 9-foot sucker.

skcheng · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 04 May 2010, 22:02:26 »

Quote from: EverythingIBM;179031

I HATE COILED CABLES. My PS/2 to SDL cord came out AGAIN when I was pulling out a bunch of USB cables from the back of my computer. AAAHHHH! I should try decoiling that 9-foot sucker.

Give Chucky a call over at Unicomp. Ask for the straight SDL to PS/2 cord and mention my name when he doesn't know what you're talking about. I spoke to him today and he told me that someone referred to me as the "nutty" Geekhacker with the colored printed keys. LOL. I wonder who that was?

EverythingIBM · « **Reply #49 on:** Tue, 04 May 2010, 22:27:10 »

Quote from: skcheng;179032

Give Chucky a call over at Unicomp. Ask for the straight SDL to PS/2 cord and mention my name when he doesn't know what you're talking about. I spoke to him today and he told me that someone referred to me as the "nutty" Geekhacker with the colored printed keys. LOL. I wonder who that was?

I'm not ordering another stupid cable for $15 with $20 for shipping.

Quote from: webwit;179033

Hmm funny I ordered three straight cables today based on a post by some crazy IBM cable collector... lemme check who that was.

Uh oh, webwit is getting some competition.

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Author Topic: new IBM SDL cables $10 (Read 17761 times)