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Model H USB Controller Upgrade (IBM Model M)

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

Compatibility
This upgrade controller supports both variants.

Created by John Hawthorn
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Darko G.
Excellent upgrade

This is indeed an excellent upgrade. It makes your Model M compatible with the latest connectivity standards. It’s also programmable. Installation is very easy and there is a 3D printed holder replacement. It works with both membrane types - old IBM with three connector and newer Lexmark with two connectors.

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Julian Urquijo
Model H in a Model M 101

Great product! Very easy to install. If using QMK firmware & QMK toolbox to customize, toggle the auto-flash checkbox and plug in the keyboard via USB. The modelH runs the bootloader for a second or two after connecting, so firmware updates are super easy. I may pick up another one for my M 122.

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Reid McKenzie
Worked great

Dropped right into my '94 IBM model F and just worked. I only wish that the model F had a super key...

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Mack Johnson
New Life to Old Keyboards

The Model H USB Controller is excellent. Fits perfectly into the space the old controller occupied and gave new life to my 30+ year old keyboards. They have another 30 years left in them with this upgrade.

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Justin Vaipulu
Purchased 3 and 2 of them worked

Bought 3 of them, 1 of them doesn’t work. The two that do work, work amazing, plug and play with no issues what so ever. Highly recommended. I’m glad to have found a solution.

Super happy with this product, buy a few just incase you get a bad one.