Remapping Keys on a IBM Model M 122 (PC, PS/2) using software/regedit?
Posted: 19 Mar 2015, 17:05
Hello!
I used the search before, and haven't found anything. If there's a relevant topic, I'm sorry for double posting.
I managed to restore an IBM Model M 122 (ID: 1397003, German layout, 1996, original IBM) which I found in the storage hall of the company I'm doing my internship at currently, which laid for god knows how long around there. Today I found the missing cable for it, and could test it's functionality, and so far it's working flawlessly (even typing with it currently)!
My question would be: Is it possible to remap all keys on the keyboard, using software or registry hacks only? I tried using the additional 10 keys to the left and F13 - F24, and they don't seem to be recognized by Windows 8.1 at all. Even SharpKeys hasn't recognized them. It'd be a shame if I couldn't use such a fine keyboard to it's fullest extend. :/ Also I'm not really hot on 'destroying' the keyboard with a converter or similar, I'd rather want to leave it in it's original state.
For people who are interested: I can provide screenshots of the keyboard and label. As far as I know, this is a really rare variant of the 122-key Model M, which might be even pretty valuable, even seen one on eBay.com for more than $600... Can anyone tell me more about it?
I used the search before, and haven't found anything. If there's a relevant topic, I'm sorry for double posting.
I managed to restore an IBM Model M 122 (ID: 1397003, German layout, 1996, original IBM) which I found in the storage hall of the company I'm doing my internship at currently, which laid for god knows how long around there. Today I found the missing cable for it, and could test it's functionality, and so far it's working flawlessly (even typing with it currently)!
My question would be: Is it possible to remap all keys on the keyboard, using software or registry hacks only? I tried using the additional 10 keys to the left and F13 - F24, and they don't seem to be recognized by Windows 8.1 at all. Even SharpKeys hasn't recognized them. It'd be a shame if I couldn't use such a fine keyboard to it's fullest extend. :/ Also I'm not really hot on 'destroying' the keyboard with a converter or similar, I'd rather want to leave it in it's original state.
For people who are interested: I can provide screenshots of the keyboard and label. As far as I know, this is a really rare variant of the 122-key Model M, which might be even pretty valuable, even seen one on eBay.com for more than $600... Can anyone tell me more about it?