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Up for buy it now is a NEW custom RJ45 to USB Soarer's Keyboard Converter as pictured for use with IBM Model M terminal keyboards. It is about 1ft in length. Each lot is for one adapter shown. It is plug and play, but the keyboard must be plugged into the adapter before plugging the adapter into the computer initially so that the adapter correctly senses the keyboard. These cary a 30 day return period if you are unsatisfied for ANY reason. Soarer's converter adds the ability to remap keys, add macros, add additional function layers, and be able to toggle different layouts by pressing a single key.
Here's a simplified explanation of Soarer's Converter's main features: Remapping - Assign any key to any other key, including ones that aren't on the keyboard, like media volume controls or the "Apple/Command/Windows" key on older keyboards like model M's. Macros - A single key press can "play back" a series of key presses. For example, you could set F12 to send Control-Alt-Delete or set one key to represent an entire shortcut like Alt-C for "copy" when doing copying and pasting. If there's a certain combination move in gaming, you could set one key to perform the entire combination. Function Layers - Changes the behavior of other keys when the function key is held down. Think of this like adding extra "Shift" keys to add more functions to existing keys. IfSelect - Press a key once and it permanently changes the function of any number of keys until that same key is pressed again. Think of this like "Num Lock" which completely changes what the number pad does. This is also useful if you are using multiple different operating systems or applications that you want different layouts from time to time. Pressing one key could change the function of "ALT" to the "Apple/Command/Windows" key. It also will allow you to have several different layouts programmed for different applications. You can even program in completely different keyboard layouts like Dvorak or Colemak and toggle between them with a single key press. For more information on Soarer's Converter, please see check out the forum here: Soarer’s Converter thread on Geekhack I've written some basic instructions for configuring the Soarer's Converter under Windows OS, which is still a work in progress. Be sure to read at these instructions BEFORE PURCHASE to see if it looks like something that you will be able to do: Simplified Soarer’s Converter Instructions. Instructions for programming with other operating systems can be found on the Soarer's Converter thread on Geekhack. Configuration is usually not needed for regular conversion to USB with key rollover preservation without the extra features like remapping, macros, etc.
Other than the provided documentation, I can't provide a lot of tech support when it comes to configuring the converter, so again, make sure you check out the configuration instructions to see if it looks doable prior to purchase. Shipping will be FREE to the USA. International shipping cost is determined by ebay's shipping calculator based on location and does not include any international taxes imposed by the buyer's country (if charged, these taxes are to be paid by the buyer upon receipt). Thanks for looking and please ask any questions you may have! If you are interested in a different keyboard connector type, check out my other Soarer’s Converter listings below: PS/2 to USB Soarer’s Converter IBM Model M SDL to USB Soarer’s Converter IBM Model F 122 Key Terminal to USB Soarer’s Converter 180 Degree 5 Pin DIN AT XT to USB Soarer’s Converter Model M Terminal RJ45 to USB Soarer’s Converter USB FEMALE to USB Male Soarer’s Converter - FOR PS/2 COMPATIBLE USB KEYBOARDS ONLY |