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IBM ultranav usb keyboard with numpad SK-8835, change to ISO?
IBM ultranav usb keyboard with numpad SK-8835, change to ISO?
So, I might be able to get hold of Ultranav USB keyboard with numpad, which I believe goes under the designation SK8835. However, it's with an US layout. Do anyone here know whether it's possible to replace the actual keyboard with a ISO layout one? I'm guessing/hoping it would be somewhat similar to how you would change the keyboard on a normal Thinkpad.
And, do anyone know if it's possible to for instance put a 6x type keyboard, with the windows button, in there?
And, do anyone know if it's possible to for instance put a 6x type keyboard, with the windows button, in there?
Re: IBM ultranav usb keyboard with numpad SK-8835, change to ISO?
SK-8835 and SK-8845 assemblies can be swapped.
They are manufactured by LITE-ON and are not compatible with T6x ThinkPads--therefore it is not possible to get a Windows key. You would have to sacrifice the numpad to instead use a Lenovo one.
Now you could take a T6x ThinkPad keyboard assembly that does have both the numpad and windows keys and convert them from the proprietary ThinkPad interface to standard USB--but that requires building a special PCB with soldering on the tiny surface mount connectors and programming it all.
They are manufactured by LITE-ON and are not compatible with T6x ThinkPads--therefore it is not possible to get a Windows key. You would have to sacrifice the numpad to instead use a Lenovo one.
Now you could take a T6x ThinkPad keyboard assembly that does have both the numpad and windows keys and convert them from the proprietary ThinkPad interface to standard USB--but that requires building a special PCB with soldering on the tiny surface mount connectors and programming it all.
Re: IBM ultranav usb keyboard with numpad SK-8835, change to ISO?
Thanks! I can find quite a few attempts at building a USB-interface for the 6x or x20 type of keyboards, but most seem to have disappeared, or not materialized. Maybe it's something the 51nb-people could be helpful with.
On the other hand, the IBM spacesaver II looks quite tempting.
On the other hand, the IBM spacesaver II looks quite tempting.
Re: IBM ultranav usb keyboard with numpad SK-8835, change to ISO?
There was a brief run of those special PCBs to convert T6x keyboards but it was a limited run (much like the SammichSID or SammichFM). Oh well.Ole wrote:Thanks! I can find quite a few attempts at building a USB-interface for the 6x or x20 type of keyboards, but most seem to have disappeared, or not materialized. Maybe it's something the 51nb-people could be helpful with.
On the other hand, the IBM spacesaver II looks quite tempting.
I have a Space Saver II (first generation, not second generation--second generation KPH0035 is uncommon).
Although I'll be honest, the "space saver" 84-key Model M is a lot better in my opinion because the key feel is way better, and I was fortunate enough to get into a limited run of Model F specific replacement assemblies making the keyboard even better. BUT of course it lacks a trackpoint (although you could hack down an M13 to 84 keys--but then you're still missing the middle trackpoint button which is pretty darn important).
So... there really is no great (commercial) solution for a mechanical keyboard w/ modern TrackPoint, it would have to be a custom build. But I'm just sort of mumbling out loud.
Re: IBM ultranav usb keyboard with numpad SK-8835, change to ISO?
Yeah, I'm guessing the market is sadly to small to warrant any large-scale commercial keyboards. I'll be keeping an eye out on ebay for that spacesaver though, and will post back here if I manage to talk to the 51nb guys about 6x to USB boards!
Re: IBM ultranav usb keyboard with numpad SK-8835, change to ISO?
Actually I stand corrected, there was a 60% mechanical trackpoint-based keyboard made:Ole wrote:Yeah, I'm guessing the market is sadly to small to warrant any large-scale commercial keyboards. I'll be keeping an eye out on ebay for that spacesaver though, and will post back here if I manage to talk to the 51nb guys about 6x to USB boards!
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-yoda
However it looks like (we) missed the massdrop buy for it. Strangely enough lenovo in China contracted them to have a run of them for 3x the markup as well with a "ThinkPad" logo stuck on. Strange.
Well... if it ever happens again or someone lists one for sale I'll buy one.
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