Mstar Classic Model M Controller Conversion Kit
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This is a true DIY board for those with an old IBM Model M. This DIY kit modernizes old model M keyboards and gives your keyboard re-programmable QMK firmware based on the STM32 micro controller.
More information can be found at the m-star project on gitlab:
https://gitlab.com/esr/m-star/-/tree/main/web
Kit Includes:
1x Model M Universal QMK Replacement Controller PCB
1x Blue Pill
3x (Your choice) Pin connectors **
1x USB-B Power Connector
** Depending on which old IBM Model M keyboard you have, you will need different pin connectors. A list of common IBM Model Ms will be below, but the best thing to do is to open up your Model M and check the pin connectors yourself using the examples as a guide. This is a DIY kit, so YOU WILL NEED TO ADD YOUR OWN RESISTORS AND CAPS to drive the LEDs as you see fit.
P/N Pin Connector Examples:
* 1394080 - 16+12
* 16+8+4
* 1396064 - 20+8+4
* 1390538 - 16+8
* 1394077 - 16+8+4
For technical support or questions regarding Level 1 Techs hardware, KVMs, and their accessories that are not answered in the product description below, please submit a support ticket.
This is a true DIY board for those with an old IBM Model M. This DIY kit modernizes old model M keyboards and gives your keyboard re-programmable QMK firmware based on the STM32 micro controller.
More information can be found at the m-star project on gitlab:
https://gitlab.com/esr/m-star/-/tree/main/web
Kit Includes:
1x Model M Universal QMK Replacement Controller PCB
1x Blue Pill
3x (Your choice) Pin connectors **
1x USB-B Power Connector
** Depending on which old IBM Model M keyboard you have, you will need different pin connectors. A list of common IBM Model Ms will be below, but the best thing to do is to open up your Model M and check the pin connectors yourself using the examples as a guide. This is a DIY kit, so YOU WILL NEED TO ADD YOUR OWN RESISTORS AND CAPS to drive the LEDs as you see fit.
P/N Pin Connector Examples:
* 1394080 - 16+12
* 16+8+4
* 1396064 - 20+8+4
* 1390538 - 16+8
* 1394077 - 16+8+4
For technical support or questions regarding Level 1 Techs hardware, KVMs, and their accessories that are not answered in the product description below, please submit a support ticket.
This is a true DIY board for those with an old IBM Model M. This DIY kit modernizes old model M keyboards and gives your keyboard re-programmable QMK firmware based on the STM32 micro controller.
More information can be found at the m-star project on gitlab:
https://gitlab.com/esr/m-star/-/tree/main/web
Kit Includes:
1x Model M Universal QMK Replacement Controller PCB
1x Blue Pill
3x (Your choice) Pin connectors **
1x USB-B Power Connector
** Depending on which old IBM Model M keyboard you have, you will need different pin connectors. A list of common IBM Model Ms will be below, but the best thing to do is to open up your Model M and check the pin connectors yourself using the examples as a guide. This is a DIY kit, so YOU WILL NEED TO ADD YOUR OWN RESISTORS AND CAPS to drive the LEDs as you see fit.
P/N Pin Connector Examples:
* 1394080 - 16+12
* 16+8+4
* 1396064 - 20+8+4
* 1390538 - 16+8
* 1394077 - 16+8+4
