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Based on Soarer's converter, this is a set of Printed and Electronics parts needed to create a sturdy DIN to USB keyboard signal converter for IBM Model M keyboards.
Easy print in ABS or PLA.
I built this after restoring a 1986 IBM Gen 1 Model M to as-new condition. They don't make them like they used to!
*This project converts the Pro Micro USB-C port to a sturdy USB-B port because the Pro Micro USB-C sockets are too fragile to use over the long term, in my opinion.
* If you don't have a USB B cable from an old printer or some other equipment, you will need one.
Parts:
1x Pro Micro board
1x USB Type B Female Breakout Board with Header
-----> (example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7B9X2XZ)
1x 5 Pin DIN Female Connector
-----> (example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWTC2254)
1x USB MicroB Plug Breakout board 5pin Male
-----> (example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W2QHL2P)
4x M3 Heat Inserts
4x M3 Screws, minimum 20mm long
A little scrap wire for soldering
1) Solder up the parts as shown in the pictures and refer to the pin diagrams posted. GND to GND, Data+ to Data+, etc.
Flash Soarer's software onto the Pro Micro using the instructions here:
https://jorts.tech/projects/promicro-soarers-guide
(credit to JORTs.tech - this is not my website)
*I used the WinAVR method in the steps with no problem
2) Print the container. There are two STL files
3) Install four 5mm Heat Inserts with a soldering iron into the 5mm holes
4) Insert the electronics assembly
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