Vintage IBM Model F AT 84 Keyboard W/ Internal USB Soarer ' S Converter
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:38774977 | Brand: IBM |
| Type: Keyboard | Compatible Brand: For IBM |
| Vintage: Yes | MPN: Model F AT |
IBM Model F 84-Key AT Keyboard with Internal USB Soarer's Converter*** FREE Shipping to the lower 48 USA! ***This is a nice vintage IBM Model F 84-Key AT keyboard. It's in good overall condition for its age, showing only minor marks here and there from previous use, but works perfectly and types smoothly.
All of the keys have been tested using keyboard testing software, and function with a nice click and clack. The su...pport feet both extend and work as designed.
The keyboard has been upgraded with a microcontroller installed inside, and is programmed with Soarer's Converter software so that it is now USB plug and play. Comes with a nice quality braided USB cable attached.
This keyboard will come set up in the original stock configuration with only slight modification. Since these early keyboards only had function keys from F1 to F10, I've programmed the Caps Lock key as a function layer key. While that key is held, you can use the top row number keys as F1 to F10, with '-' and '=' becoming F11 and F12. In addition, the SysReq key on the upper right is programmed as Print Screen.
The internal Soarer's Converter will allow you to program macros, add multiple key layers, and re-assign keys to make the layout to your own needs. I can direct you to some tutorials on how to do this if you aren't already familiar with how to use and configure Soarer's Converter.
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A little about the Model F:
If you've used a Model M before, then no doubt you are aware of how nice the typing experience is on IBM buckling spring keyboards. However, most folks agree that the Model F is in a league of its own. Once you've typed on one, the Model M feels cheap by comparison. Everything about the Model F is heavier duty when compared to the Model M. In addition, because the Model F uses capacitive sensing for the keys, it has inherent N-Key rollover. This means that you can hold any number of keys down at once and all of them will register.----Please ask any questions before you bid and I will do my best to answer them. Thanks!
All of the keys have been tested using keyboard testing software, and function with a nice click and clack. The su...pport feet both extend and work as designed.
The keyboard has been upgraded with a microcontroller installed inside, and is programmed with Soarer's Converter software so that it is now USB plug and play. Comes with a nice quality braided USB cable attached.
This keyboard will come set up in the original stock configuration with only slight modification. Since these early keyboards only had function keys from F1 to F10, I've programmed the Caps Lock key as a function layer key. While that key is held, you can use the top row number keys as F1 to F10, with '-' and '=' becoming F11 and F12. In addition, the SysReq key on the upper right is programmed as Print Screen.
The internal Soarer's Converter will allow you to program macros, add multiple key layers, and re-assign keys to make the layout to your own needs. I can direct you to some tutorials on how to do this if you aren't already familiar with how to use and configure Soarer's Converter.
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A little about the Model F:
If you've used a Model M before, then no doubt you are aware of how nice the typing experience is on IBM buckling spring keyboards. However, most folks agree that the Model F is in a league of its own. Once you've typed on one, the Model M feels cheap by comparison. Everything about the Model F is heavier duty when compared to the Model M. In addition, because the Model F uses capacitive sensing for the keys, it has inherent N-Key rollover. This means that you can hold any number of keys down at once and all of them will register.----Please ask any questions before you bid and I will do my best to answer them. Thanks!
