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Thanks for the info.FWIW, they're all the old big round AT plug or ps/2 connectors. I'm using a ziotek ps2/usb adapter, it's the only one I've been able to get to work with my M13 black IBM keyboards made by Maxi Switch and a much older beige IBM M keyboard. I was originally told that I would need an 'active' connector, but I never found one. This one works in both usb2 and usb3 motherboard connectors. I have no idea where to find them anymore, but here's a pic:
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They aren't even pictured on Ziotek's website. I got mine on Amazon. The last time someone wanted it, I found one on ebay for them, but there's none there at the moment, and I don't know the product number; the white oval sticker on it fell off a long time ago, so right now, mine are both bare of any identification other than the usb 'zio' logo.
Maybe just avoid the whole ps/2 to usb nonsense and just buy a brand new usb version from Unicomp? https://www.pckeyboard.com/page/SFNT They also still make a compact M keyboard if you don't need the keypad.
Unless you're absolutely set on having the IBM logo on the keyboard.
Also, be careful of the cords; my old M keyboard needed a new cable and I had to send it to Unicomp for repair, as the outer rubber layer had hardened and was peeling off. The 1997 M13 cords are still intact, though.
edit; oh yeah, that adapter works well with the Trackpoint mouse which is embedded in the M13 keyboards. They come in beige as well as black with the trackpoint.
Posted to your wall bird222. These keyboards are heavy so your geographic location might become important for shipping.
I've shipped heavy keyboards before. The cheapest way may be to use a USPS Large Flat Rate boardgame box depending on distance. My local post office sometimes carries them, but you can always order them for free delivered to your door on the USPS website.
I've received several keyboards packed this way. As long as there is plenty of bubblewrap around the board, it arrives in good shape.Good to know. I've got to admit that I'm a bit nervous about the 3" thick box when a Model M is 2" thick, but the shipping rate is about 2/3rds of what guesstimate I'd done based on double-boxing and using ground USPS.
We'll see how it goes. This was the 2nd Model M, one I was cleaning and I said I'd send pictures when done.
I'd almost bet money that it would still work. And you can get replacement keycaps from unicomp. That would be a really nice one! I'm even interested even though I have over a dozen of these things already.I thought I had a couple of these, but only found one in a parts bin - model is 1390131 with a 'date' of 29JUL86. Missing a couple keycaps as well. It has an AT cable with a ps/2 adapter.
I'll have to see if it still works.... heavy as hell. I had no idea these were worth decent money.
Yeah I kinda want an original. However I would prefer the PS/2 connector.does it have to be the old beige AT one? 'cause they are still making new non-IBM branded ones...
https://www.pckeyboard.com/
this is the one ive seenThere was a video that I found a while ago that explained the different Model M versions. Has anyone actually seen it or have a link?
Wanna hear sad? I was forced to throw away 30 of the keyboards 5ish years ago. I was so pissed.Spilled stew all over mine drunk about 10 years ago....
Twas a sad, sad day.
GL OP!
Are you willing to sell it?I may have a brand new one in my dads office
Send me pics (including pics of the label on back) of what you got. Make it soon though.make an offer i'll sell mine!! i probbaly have another one lay around somewhere in the office
And this will clean up so nicely with some soap and warm water.1993 52G9658
yeah , sitting in the office drawer for the past year and half and collecting dust o.o...And this will clean up so nicely with some soap and warm water.