• Model H USB Controller Upgrade (IBM Model M) KEEBD
  • Model H USB Controller Upgrade (IBM Model M) KEEBD
  • Model H USB Controller Upgrade (IBM Model M) KEEBD
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Model H USB Controller Upgrade (IBM Model M)

Model H USB Controller Upgrade (IBM Model M)

$45.00 CAD
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Model H USB Controller Upgrade (IBM Model M)

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This conversion kit allows you to replace your IBM Model M's original internal controller board with a modern USB board. This aims to match the footprint of the original controller and plugs into the original keyboard matrix, but exposes a USB port through the original SDL connector.

Thanks to QMK, the keyboard is fully programmable. It ships with a DFU-style bootloader, which can be programmed over USB.

Features

  • Non-destructive upgrade - just swap the boards
  • Native USB (with type B connector), no adapter required
  • Doesn't require original controller
  • STM32 ARM Processor @ 72MHz with 64kb flash
  • Remappable keys (using QMK configurator)
  • Uses open source QMK firmware
  • Lower power (50 mA typical)
  • Genuine "TE Connectivity Trio-mate" connectors, as used on the original Model M
  • Model H QMK Firmware Source

 

Includes

1 x Model H USB Controller Board (Programmed and ready)

1 x 3D Printed Replacement USB Case Cover

1 x KEEBD Die Cut Sticker

 

Compatibility

Model H comes in two variants to match different internal connectors.

This upgrade controller supports both variants.


Created by John Hawthorn

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Customer Reviews

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V. Banh
Plug and Play, gives my Model M new life

No more 10ft long coiled P/S2 cable! This upgrade is a drop in replacement for the original board. The only downside is that the right side of the board doesn't have anything to hold it down, so I had to some some double sided tape. My scroll lock and numpad LEDs are reversed, but otherwise no major issues.

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Nico
Very Worthwhile

Works as intended, pretty easy to install, wish it was usb c instead of usb b but the adapter I bought gets the job done, overall very nice wish I had done this sooner!

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Will
Drop-in replacement.

Giving my 1986 Model M (no indicator LEDs) some new life. 3d printed part is nicely done. For the 16+8 ribbon connectors, ensure the 8-pin connector is aligned with the left side of the connector, where it says "rows".

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Lukas Huber
Mostly self-explanatory

nice drop-in replacement, mostly self-explanatory, a quick start guide would be helpful, though. Especially with the two versions of flatflex cables and the two possible orientations the LED cable can be inserted...