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BarrelledBoards

Classic keyboards, modern connections.

Soarer's and WYSE converters that bring the IBM Model M, Model F and their contemporaries to any modern computer over USB-C or USB-A. Made to order in the UK.

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Line illustration of an IBM Model M keyboard in beige with grey keys

Fig. 1. IBM Model M, 1986. Still going strong over USB.

One small box. Every key exactly where you left it.

Plug the original DIN, PS/2 or RJ45 lead straight in and connect over USB-C or USB-A. Remap any key, and hotswap keyboards without restarting your PC.

Inputs

DIN, PS/2, RJ45 or 4P4C

Output

USB-C or USB-A

Extras

Key remapping, hotswap

Soarer's converters with beige, grey, white and blue lids

Connector

  • DIN 180
  • DIN 240
  • RJ45
  • PS2
  • 4P4C

Lid colour

  • Blue
  • Beige
  • White
  • Gray
  • Black

Dispatch

Within 7 days

  1. Order

  2. Built and tested

  3. Posted

Fig. 2. Build your Soarer's converter

Made to order, by hand, in the UK.

  1. Choose your connector

    Pick the input that matches your keyboard. Not sure which you have? Send us a message and we'll check.

  2. Pick a lid colour

    Five finishes chosen to sit beside classic beige, grey and black boards. Add your choice to the order notes.

  3. Shipped within a week

    Each converter is assembled and tested here, then sent worldwide.

Technical illustration of an IBM 5251 Beam Spring keyboard with black keys and a light grey case

Restored, not just converted.

Model F restorations, Beam Spring rebuilds and Model M screw mods. Bring your well-loved IBM keyboard back to the workbench and give it a new lease of life.