Hi all,
I am a n00b about mech keyboards and such.
I found this Model F XT at a flea market, falling in love with its swtiches.
Got it for 2 euros. I fully cleaned the keyboard and I really love it:
http://i.imgur.com/rfrUk6n.jpg
I would like to know if there is some adapter to make it work on Linux.
I do not want to DIY, do not have time.
If an adapter does not exist on the market, I am going to sell the keyboard
XT to AT keyboard adapter
- fohat
- Elder Messenger
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
- Main keyboard: Model F 122-key terminal
- Main mouse: Microsoft Optical Mouse
- Favorite switch: Model F Buckling Spring
- DT Pro Member: 0158
This device works great, but it is not cheap.
Contact Orihalcon directly for a better off-ebay price and shipping to Europe.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-XT-AT-to-US ... SwDN1USZL-
- Hypersphere
- Location: USA
- Main keyboard: Silenced & Lubed HHKB (Black)
- Main mouse: Logitech G403
- Favorite switch: Topre 45/55g Silenced; Various Alps; IBM Model F
- DT Pro Member: 0038
@carloratm: There is also the Hagstrom Converter box:
https://www.hagstromelectronics.com/pro ... xtusb.html
However, it is more expensive than the Orihalcon/Soarer Converter and not as elegant.
When I started with mechanical keyboards, I also thought I would never have the time for DIY projects, but quite soon, I started doing and more and more of them. One of my very first was installing a Teensy inside an IBM XT and using Soarer's Converter software to remap the keyboard to my liking. At the same time, I sanded and painted the plate, installed a flush-mount USB-B connector in the case, and did a "floss mod" to eliminate "ping". I am still amazed that I found the time for such an activity, but the experience boosted my confidence to take on more keyboard refurbishing -- it is very satisfying and useful to boot.
https://www.hagstromelectronics.com/pro ... xtusb.html
However, it is more expensive than the Orihalcon/Soarer Converter and not as elegant.
When I started with mechanical keyboards, I also thought I would never have the time for DIY projects, but quite soon, I started doing and more and more of them. One of my very first was installing a Teensy inside an IBM XT and using Soarer's Converter software to remap the keyboard to my liking. At the same time, I sanded and painted the plate, installed a flush-mount USB-B connector in the case, and did a "floss mod" to eliminate "ping". I am still amazed that I found the time for such an activity, but the experience boosted my confidence to take on more keyboard refurbishing -- it is very satisfying and useful to boot.